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21-10-2023 16:15

Address by the President of the Republic Mr Nikos Christodoulides at the international Cairo Peace Summit

At the outset, I wish to express my deep appreciation to Egypt, to President Sisi, for organising this important Summit at this critical juncture for our region. Egypt’s role as a bedrock and promoter of peace and stability in the region is critical.Cyprus is participating as a country of the region – the closest EU member state – whose security is directly affected by the developments in the Middle East.Cyprus is also present as a neighbouring country with excellent relations with all coun...

20-10-2023 15:24

Annual National Accounts: Revised Data 2018-2021 and Revised Estimate 2022

The growth rate of the economy in 2022 is positive and is estimated at 5,1% in real terms (volume measures). At current prices the percentage change in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) amounts to 11,4%.      Regarding the production approach for the estimation of GDP, the positive growth rate is mainly attributed to the sectors: "Hotels and Restaurants", "Information and Communication", "Transport and Storage", "Wholesale and Retail Trade” and "Administrative and support service activities". (T...

20-10-2023 14:48

Announcement on the launch of the European Statistics Competition 2023-2024

The launch of this year’s European Statistics Competition in Cyprus is announced on the occasion of the celebration of the 8th European Statistics Day.The European Statistics Competition will be held for the seventh consecutive year by the European Statistical System (ESS), consisting of the Statistical Offices of the Member States of the European Union and the European Statistical Service (Eurostat). In Cyprus, the annual competition is organised by the Statistical Service, the Ministry of ...

20-10-2023 14:02

Written statement by the Government Spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, for President Christodoulides’ participation in the International Peace Conference, on the situation in the Middle East

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, departs for Cairo, Egypt, tomorrow morning, where he will participate in the deliberations of the International Peace Conference on the situation in the Middle East, upon an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.Heads of State and Heads of Organisations from all over the world, including the Middle East and the Gulf, Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, Africa and elsewhere, as well as the Secretary General of the Unite...

20-10-2023 14:00

Address by the Minister of Education, Sport and Youth, Dr Athena Michaelidou, at the Press Conference for the “Weeks of the German Language 2023”

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to today’s press conference, organized by the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, in collaboration with the Embassies of Austria, Germany, Switzerland and the Goethe Institute of Cyprus, on the occasion of the “Weeks of the German Language 2023”.Herzlich Willkommen zur heutigen Pressekonferenz für die Wochen der deutschen Sprache!The Weeks of the German Language aim to bring audiences closer to the German language and the culture of the Germa...

20-10-2023 12:18

Announcement by the Department of Antiquities regarding the excavations at Kouklia-Marchello in 2023

The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announces the completion of the 2023 fieldwork season at Kouklia-Marchello by the Department of History and Archaeology of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). The excavation was directed by Associate Professor of Archaeology, Konstantinos Kopanias. The excavation team consisted of 17 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students and was funded by the NKUA.Earlier excavations at Marchello have been con...

19-10-2023 18:30

Address by Mr. Makis Keravnos, Minister of Finance, to the 11th Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Fiduciary Association - CYFA

Dear President of the Cyprus Fiduciary Association,Members of the Association, Ladies and Gentlemen,I am genuinely delighted and privileged to address all of you today at the 11th Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Fiduciary Association (CYFA). Attending this general meeting is an opportunity, allowing us to contemplate the substantial progress achieved and the ongoing commitment to nurturing the development of companies offering administrative services.First and foremost, I would like t...

19-10-2023 15:18

European Statistics Day on 20 October 2023: “Statistics for better development in a fast-changing world”

The 8th European Statistics Day will be celebrated on 20 October 2023. The celebration of the European Statistics Day, which complements World Statistics Day taking place every five years, aims at highlighting the important role of official statistics in our society. The Statistical Service supports this year’s motto “Statistics for better development in a fast-changing world”.Statistics are a vital tool for observing and analysing social development. They can provide valuable insights into ...

19-10-2023 13:56

17 government measures of EUR 196 million to support Cypriot society

Immediate and medium-term measures to support households and businesses were decided today by the Council of Ministers, which met under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides. An important aspect of the package is that it includes measures that provide permanent solutions to address energy high cost and the housing problem. The aim of the Government is to offer holistic and sustainable solutions to the energy and housing issues, and to relieve thousands of...

18-10-2023 17:30

Photo Album - Foreign Affairs Minister – Activation of the National Plan HESTIA

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Constantinos Kombos, makes statements to the media regarding the activation of the National Plan HESTIA, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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