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18-10-2023 13:00

Price Index of Construction Materials: September 2023

The Price Index of Construction Materials for September 2023 reached 134,47 units (base year 2015=100), recording a decrease of 0,33% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded a marginal decrease of 0,06%. By main commodity category, increases were recorded in minerals (14,19%), mineral products (6,51%) and products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (0,75%). Α decrease was recorded in metallic products (-9,30%) and ...

18-10-2023 12:53

Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): September 2023

Annual Rate of Change 4,3%The HICP rose by 4,3% between September 2022 and September 2023, and by 0,2% in the month between August 2023 and September 2023. For the period January – September 2023, the HICP rose by 4,4% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1)Note: The HICP in Euro area for the last month is based on EUROSTAT’s estimation (flash estimate).Compared to September 2022, the largest changes were noted in Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (10,2%) and R...

18-10-2023 12:24

Photo Album - Social Welfare Deputy Minister – Presentation of the “Management Unit for Victims of Human Trafficking” programme

The Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Ms Marilena Evangelou, addresses the presentation of the “Management Unit for Victims of Human Trafficking” programme, of the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare, at the Press and Information Office.

17-10-2023 19:45

Written statement by Government Spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, regarding the participation of the President of the Republic in the extraordinary European Council, yesterday

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, participated in the extraordinary European Council via teleconference tonight. The extraordinary European Council was convened due to the seriousness of the situation unfolding following the terrorist attacks against Israel.During the proceedings of the extraordinary European Council, President Christodoulides once again condemned the terrorist attacks by Hamas and expressed the support of the Cypriot Government for the Israeli people....

17-10-2023 17:34

Announcement by the Ministry of Finance on the signing of an agreement between the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Croatia

The Agreement for the Elimination of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance, and its Protocol between the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Croatia signed today October 17, 2023 in Luxembourg, within the context of the ECOFIN meeting. The Agreement was signed by the Minister of Finance, Mr Makis Keravnos, on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus and by the Croatian Minister of Finance, Mr Marko Primorac.The signed Agreem...

17-10-2023 14:45

Risk of Poverty and Social Exclusion 2022

Infographic by the Statistical ServiceOn the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which takes place each year on October 17 throughout the world, the Statistical Service of Cyprus publishes an Infographic on “Poverty and Social Exclusion 2022”. In Cyprus, the percentage of the population that was at risk of poverty or social exclusion, meaning that population was living in households whose disposable income was below the at-risk-of-poverty threshold or was sever...

17-10-2023 14:31

Opening address of the president of the House of Representatives, Mrs Annita Demetriou, to the “Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit 2023”

Esteemed Guests,Ladies and Gentlemen,Dear participants,It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge that this year’s Digital Agenda Summit is taking place amidst the backdrop of shaking geopolitical changes and under the shadow of fierce military conflicts. As we gather here to explore the forefront of digital and technological innovation, the ongoing war in Ukraine and the recent, appalling events unfolding in our neighboring country, Israel, are a reminder that despite our remarkable pro...

17-10-2023 14:30

Tourist arrivals and returns of residents of Cyprus from trips abroad: September 2023

Tourist Arrivals +17,9% and Returns of Residents of Cyprus +14,5% Tourist ArrivalsThe arrivals of tourists reached 487.350 in September 2023 compared to 413.382 in September 2022, recording an increase of 17,9%.For the period of January – September 2023, arrivals of tourists totaled 3.136.145 compared to 2.540.554 in the corresponding period of 2022, recording an increase of 23,4%.Arrivals from the United Kingdom were the main source of tourism for September 2023, with a share of 34,0% ...

17-10-2023 13:26

Photo Album - First Lady, Environment Commissioner – Conversion of buildings to zero waste to landfills

The First Lady, Philippa Karsera-Christodoulides, and the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Maria Panayiotou, hold a press conference on the conversion of the Presidential Palace, as well as the buildings of Ministries and Deputy Ministries, to zero-waste to landfills buildings, at the Presidential Palace.

17-10-2023 13:26

Photo Album - First Lady, Environment Commissioner – Conversion of buildings to zero waste to landfills

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