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06-10-2023 11:04

Keynote speech by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mr Petros Xenophontos, at the Science – Policy Symposium

Cyprus’s agricultural challenges due to climate change and NGTs expectationsIt is with great pleasure that I welcome you at the Science – Policy Symposium. The scope of the Symposium is to present the current situation of New Genomic Techniques and their impact on the European Union’s agricultural systems.During the past few months, we have witnessed extreme events, floods and wildfires throughout the world. These events should make us think. Should make us assess the impact such events can...

06-10-2023 08:55

The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to the OSCE presented his credentials

The new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Ambassador Andreas Ignatiou, presented on Wednesday, 4 October 2023, his credentials to the Secretary General of the Organization, Ms Helga Schmid.In the meeting that followed with the Secretary General, Ambassador Ignatiou expressed his full support to the work of the OSCE despite the unprecedented challenges that it faces due to the current geopolitical climate. He r...

05-10-2023 18:23

Industrial Turnover Index: July 2023

Annual Change +0,5%In July 2023, the Industrial Turnover Index reached 206,9 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 0,5% compared to July 2022. For the period January – July 2023, the index recorded an increase of 8,5% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. In manufacturing, the Industrial Turnover Index for July 2023 reached 196,6 units, recording an increase of 8,4% compared to July 2022. Increases were also noted in the sectors of mining and quarrying (+19,5...

05-10-2023 18:15

Consumer Price Index (CPI): September 2023

Inflation 4,0%In September 2023, the Consumer Price Index increased by 1,33 units and reached 117,67 units compared to 116,34 units in August 2023. In September 2023, the inflation increased by 4,0%. (Table 1)For the period January-September 2023, the CPI increased by 4,0% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1) As regards the economic origin, the largest positive change when compared to the index of September 2022 was recorded in Agricultural goods (15,2%). ...

05-10-2023 14:47

Opening speech by the Commissioner for Gender Equality, Ms Josie Christodoulou, at the “Training on women’s entrepreneurship and contribution to the economy in the MENA region” event

I would like to ask you to take 20 seconds and think what would happen if, for a day, women decide to stop working and at the same time pause from doing the housework and taking care of children, the elderly and people with disabilities. The economy would collapse.Welcome to Cyprus and thank you for participating in the training on women’s entrepreneurship and contribution to the economy in the MENA regions, co-organised by the Republic of Cyprus and UNIDO. Special thanks to the Ministry of ...

05-10-2023 14:45

Announcement of the Department of Modern and Contemporary Culture regarding the SESSIONS x SPEL October programme at the State Gallery of Contemporary Art - SPEL

SESSIONS x SPEL: A series of queer happenings (June - December 2023)The Department of Modern and Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture informs the public that, In October, the State Gallery of Contemporary Art - SPEL continues to welcome the public en masse to Sessions’ programme, in a new series of events including film screenings, open discussions, musical performances, art performances, spatial and visual art installations, and a magical birthday celebration.SAT 7/10 2...

05-10-2023 11:33

Address of the Minister of Defence, Mr Michalis Giorgallas, on the occasion of the ICAO and JRCC Workshop

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Cyprus and to the ICAO EUR Search and Rescue Workshop, as well as the Search and Rescue Exercise.Allow me to express my satisfaction in witnessing such a significant and enthusiastic participation, which underlines the high importance of this event.Firstly, allow me to seize this opportunity to convey our thanks to ICAO and to JRCC for organizing this workshop.We greatly appreciate the role of ICAO in providing a safe global aviation environm...

04-10-2023 15:57

Address by the Deputy Minister to the President, Ms Irene Piki, at the Central Bank of Cyprus Conference on “The Role of Monetary Policy in Tackling Inflationary Pressures”

The Central Bank of Cyprus and independent national authorities play a crucial role in maintaining economic and financial stability, especially in the face of global inflationary pressures.In this environment, there is increased pressure on the government and the regulators to take action to mitigate the negative impact on the real economy for both people and businesses.The weight on the decision-makers is intensified by the complexity of the current inflationary crisis, where the orthodox ...

04-10-2023 12:20

Registered Unemployed: September 2023

The unemployed persons registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of September 2023, reached 9.693 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for September 2023 decreased to 11.910 persons in comparison to 12.385 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with September 2022, a decrease of 1.917 persons or 16,5% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of trade, accommodation and food service...

03-10-2023 21:48

Photo Album - PoR – Inauguration of the upgraded Amphitheatre Makarios III

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, addresses the inauguration of the upgraded Amphitheatre Makarios III, at Makarios III Amphitheatre, in Strovolos.

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