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09-10-2023 10:11
Travel Advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Israel and Palestine (West Bank and Gaza)
Country: Israel and Palestine* (*West Bank and Gaza)Travel Advice: Avoid:(a) all non-essential travel to Israel.(b) all travel to Gaza and all non-essential travel to the Nablus and Jenin regions of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.Travel advice validity period: From 8th October 2023Details:The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, taking into consideration the current security situation, advises Cypriot citizens against:(a) all non-essential travel to Israe...
09-10-2023 10:06
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the opening reception of the “Maritime Cyprus 2023” Conference, in Lemesos, yesterday
It is with great pleasure that I join you at tonight’s reception, which marks the opening of the Maritime Cyprus 2023 Conference. A conference that has been established as one of the most significant gatherings of the international shipping community. I am pleased to note that this year the conference is even more upgraded, and, in this regard, I would like to congratulate the organisers for introducing new and innovative ideas.The shipping sector is very important for Cyprus, a nation with ...
08-10-2023 11:55
Photo Album - PoR – 43rd Morfou anti-occupation march
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, addresses the 43rd Morfou march against occupation, at Astromeritis Cultural Centre, in Lefkosia.
07-10-2023 16:45
Joint Declaration MED5 Summit
7 October 2023, Thessaloniki GreeceWe, the Ministers of Interior, Migration and Asylum of Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, and Spain, on the occasion of the Sixth Ministerial Meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece on 7 October 2023, have concluded the following elements in relation to the internal and external dimensions of the European migration policy, as part of a holistic approach for an effective asylum and migration management:1. We need to step up our common efforts in relation to the external...
07-10-2023 15:00
Announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the security situation in Israel
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, taking into consideration the current security situation in Israel, advises all Cypriot citizens to follow closely the guidance of the country’s authorities and information in the international and local media, avoid unnecessary movements and apply maximum security measures.Cypriot citizens are also advised to register, if they wish to do so, to the online registration platform for Cypriots abroad Connect2CY.Contact Information:In ...
06-10-2023 19:00
Address by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Dr Vasiliki Kassianidou, at the Opening Ceremony of the Nicosia Book Fest 2023
It is with great pleasure that I stand here today at the Nicosia Book Fest 2023, with China as the Guest Country of Honour. Cyprus and China have traditionally maintained strong diplomatic and cultural ties since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries 52 years ago. The celebration of landmark events such as the Nicosia Book Fest serve as a testament of our two countries’ long-standing collaboration, bearing witness to our enduring diplomatic and cultural relations...
06-10-2023 13:57
The National Struggle Museum will remain closed from Wednesday, October 11 to Friday, October 13, 2023
The Cultural Services of the Deputy Ministry of Culture inform the public that the National Struggle Museum (Arc. Kyprianos Sq. 1016 Nicosia) will remain closed from Wednesday, October 11 to Friday, October 13, 2023 due to maintenance work.(AP/SCH)
06-10-2023 13:52
Building Permits: July 2023
The Statistical Service announces that the number of building permits, authorized by the municipal authorities and the district administration offices during July 2023, stood at 604. The total value of these permits reached €262,3 million and the total area 199,4 thousand square metres. These building permits provide for the construction of 959 dwelling units.During the period January-July 2023, 4.212 building permits were issued compared to 4.521 in the corresponding period of the previous ...
06-10-2023 13:50
Fiscal accounts of General Government: January - August 2023
The preliminary General Government fiscal results, which are prepared by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT), indicate a surplus of €881,9 mn (3,1% of GDP) for the period of January - August 2023, as compared to a surplus of €328,4 mn (1,2% of GDP) that was recorded during the period of January - August 2022.RevenueDuring the period of January - August 2023, total revenue increased by €1.170,4 mn (+16,8%) and amounted to €8.147,0 mn, compared to €6.976,6 mn in the corresponding peri...
06-10-2023 13:32
Announcement by the Department of Meteorology regarding storm naming for the period 2023 – 2024
On October 2021, the tripartite national cooperation of Greece – Cyprus – Israel, at the level of their Meteorological Services/Departments and in the context of the resolutions of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and also of the European body that coordinates the network of National Meteorological Services (EUMETNET), has launched the process of naming weather systems that are expected to cause severe weather phenomena and will affect the Eastern Mediterranean, during both the col...
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