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10-10-2023 18:57
Announcement by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping: Constructive discussions continue on day two of Maritime Cyprus 2023 Conference
Highlights from day two of the Conference addressing the energy transition, industry transformation and shipbuildingThe second day of the “Maritime Cyprus 2023” Conference took place at the Parklane Resort & Spa in Limassol on Tuesday. Themed Shipping in Action: An Agenda for Change, more than 900 shipping professionals from around the world, originating from more than 35 countries, attended the Conference, organised biennially in Cyprus. Panel discussions and a keynote presentation saw ...
10-10-2023 14:07
Photo Album - Commissioner for Gender Equality – Press conference on the launch of a campaign for the promotion of women in STEAM professions
The Commissioner for Gender Equality, Ms Josie Christodoulou, addresses a press conference to mark the launch of the campaign to promote women in STEAM professions, at Press and Information Office, in Lefkosia.
10-10-2023 13:44
Foreign Trade Statistics: July 2023 (final data) and August 2023 (provisional data)
August 2023, Provisional DataTotal imports of goods in August 2023 were €1.083,6 mn as compared to €973,9 mn in August 2022, recording an increase of 11,3%. Imports from other EU Member States were €608,3 mn and from third countries €475,4 mn, compared to €628,2 mn and €345,7 mn respectively in August 2022. Imports in August 2023 include the transfer of economic ownership of mobile transport equipment, with total value of €170,3 mn as compared to €89,2 mn in August 2022.Total exports of goo...
10-10-2023 13:30
Output Prices Index in Construction: 2nd Quarter 2023
Annual Change +4,3%The Output Prices Index in Construction for the second quarter of 2023 reached 135,03 units (base year 2015=100,00), recording an increase of 1,5% over the first quarter of 2023. Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the index increased by 4,3%.By type of project, an increase of 0,5% was observed for buildings and of 18,9% for civil engineering projects in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the corresponding quarter of 2022.Methodological InformationSc...
10-10-2023 13:24
Index of Production in Construction: 2nd Quarter 2023
Annual Change +7,4%The Index of Production in Construction during the second quarter of 2023 reached 203,62 units (base year 2015=100,00), recording an increase of 7,4% over the second quarter of 2022.By type of project, an increase of 9,0% was observed for buildings and a decrease of 1,4% for civil engineering projects in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the corresponding quarter of 2022.Methodological informationScopeThe quarterly Index of Production in Construction serves as a ...
10-10-2023 09:54
Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the activation of the Special National Plan ESTIA
In view of the current security situation in Israel following the extensive terrorist attacks, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Constantinos Kombos convened today, Tuesday 10 October 2023, the Ministerial Crisis Management Team, comprised of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Interior and the Minister of Justice and Public Order.The Ministerial Team decided to activate the Special National Plan ESTIA for the reception and repatriation of foreign citiz...
09-10-2023 18:41
Written statement by the Government Spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, on reaching an understanding with the UN Peacekeeping Force in the area of Pyla
The Cyprus Government affirms that an understanding has been reached with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force concerning Pyla and the area north of Pyla (Plateau). The understanding was achieved after intense and extensive consultations between the Republic of Cyprus and the UN Peacekeeping Force, by Mr Tasos Tzionis, National Security Advisor, and Mr. Colin Stewart, Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and Head of the Peacekeeping Force of the United Nation...
09-10-2023 16:01
Registration of Motor Vehicles: January - September 2023
The Statistical Service announces the publication of the report entitled “Registration of Motor Vehicles” for the period January-September 2023.In September 2023, the total registrations of motor vehicles numbered 4.607, recording an increase of 35,0% compared to 3.412 in September 2022. Passenger saloon cars registered a rise of 35,9% to 3.722, from 2.738 in September 2022.The main developments during the period January-September 2023, compared to the corresponding period of 2022, are summ...
09-10-2023 13:04
Photo Album - PoR – Visit to Lemesos K' Primary School
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, visits Lemesos K' Primary School of Agios Panteleimonas, in Agia Fylaxis, Lemesos.
09-10-2023 12:32
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the “Maritime Cyprus 2023” Conference
It is with great pleasure that I warmly welcome you to the Maritime Cyprus 2023 Conference, organised for the 18th time. Maritime executives and personalities from around the globe have gathered here today with a common purpose: to exchange ideas, and address some of the most pressing shipping challenges of our time. The Conference also provides the opportunity to become more familiar with the strong maritime tradition of Cyprus and its dynamic future.In fact, this gathering is not just a co...
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