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07-09-2023 20:56
Address by the President of the Republic Mr Nikos Christodoulides at the Techisland Awards ceremony, in Lemesos
It is a pleasure to attend tonight’s award ceremony, and to be given the opportunity to interact directly with the investment and business community in Cyprus, a significant driver of economic growth, innovation, and job creation.The Techisland Association plays an instrumental role in supporting the technology ecosystem, by advocating for reforms and attracting talent, as well as by raising awareness about Cyprus as a technology and innovation hub. Allow me, therefore, to express our Govern...
07-09-2023 13:28
Consumer Price Index (CPI): August 2023
Inflation 2,6%In August 2023, the Consumer Price Index increased by 1,04 units and reached 116,34 units compared to 115,30 units in July 2023. In August 2023, the inflation increased by 2,6%. (Table 1)For the period January-August 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 August 2022 was recorded in Agricultural goods(14,0%), whereas the lar...
07-09-2023 13:19
Employment - National Accounts: 2nd quarter 2023 (Provisional Estimate)
Annual Change +1,5% in Persons and +1,3% in Hours WorkedPersonsTotal Employment for the 2nd quarter of 2023 is estimated at 464.107 persons, of which 413.121 are employees and 50.986 are self-employed.Compared to the corresponding quarter of 2022, total employment increased by 1,5% for the 2nd quarter of 2023. The most significant percentage increases were observed in the economic activities of Administrative and Supporting Service activities (NACE Ν), Other service activities (NACE S) and...
07-09-2023 11:25
Photo Album - PoR – Visit to Akropoleos Gymnasium
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, accompanied by the Minister of Education, Sport and Youth, Dr Athina Michaelidou, visits the Akropoleos Gymnasium.
06-09-2023 21:33
Photo Album - PoR – Gala Dinner of the Cyprus Thalassaemia Association
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, addresses the Gala Dinner for the 50th anniversary of Cyprus Thalassaemia Association, at the Presidential Palace.
06-09-2023 13:25
Building Permits: June 2023
Increase both in Area (3,0%) and in Value (16,5%)The Statistical Service announces that the number of building permits authorized by the municipal authorities and the district administration offices during June 2023 stood at 610. The total value of these permits reached €251,1 million and the total area 200,5 thousand square metres. These building permits provide for the construction of 1.141 dwelling units.During the period January – June 2023, 3.608 building permits were issued compared t...
06-09-2023 13:14
Labour Force Survey (LFS): 2nd Quarter 2023
Unemployment 5,9%According to the results of the Labour Force Survey, the labour force in the 2nd quarter of 2023 amounted to 494.246 persons or 65,6% of the population (males 70,6%, females 61,1%) in comparison to 482.385 persons (65,1%) in the corresponding quarter of 2022 (Table 1).The number of employed persons was 464.878 and the employment rate 61,7% (males 66,3%, females 57,5%) in comparison to 449.482 persons (60,6%) in the corresponding quarter of 2022.The number of unemployed per...
06-09-2023 11:27
Photo Album - Foreign Affairs Minister – Photo exhibition “Cyprus – Slovakia: 30 years of Diplomatic Relations”
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Constantinos Kombos, inaugurates the photo exhibition titled “Cyprus – Slovakia: 30 years of Diplomatic Relations”, which is co-organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the Slovak Republic, in collaboration with the Press and Information Office, on the occasion of the Constitution Day of the Slovak Republic and the 30-year-anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cyprus and Slovakia, at the Municipal Theatre of...
05-09-2023 13:26
Registered Unemployed: August 2023
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of August 2023, reached 13.256 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for August 2023 decreased to 12.881 persons in comparison to 13.042 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with August 2022, a decrease of 1.705 persons or 11,4% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of trade, accommodation and food service activi...
05-09-2023 12:58
Completion of the Excavation Season 2023 at Erimi- Laonin tou Porakou
The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announces the completion of the 2023 fieldwork season of the Italian Erimi archaeological project, where a team of archaeologists, specialists and students from Italy, Cyprus and Greece, leaded by Professor Luca Bombardieri, investigated the Middle Bronze Age settlement and funerary areas at Erimi - Laonin tou Porakou between 2and 28of August. Research is primarily supported by the University of Siena, in a steady collaboration w...
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