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01-09-2023 15:39
Photo Album - PSC Chairman – Press conference
The Chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Mr Georgios Papageorgiou, holds a press conference on the Commission’s work and new regulations regarding the Public Service, on the occasion of the submission of the Annual Report of the Commission for the year 2022 to the President of the Republic, at the Press and Information Office, “Theofilos Georgiades” amphitheatre.
01-09-2023 14:32
Quarterly National Accounts: 2nd quarter 2023
The GDP growth rate in real terms during the second quarter of 2023 is positive and it is estimated at 2,1% over the corresponding quarter of 2022. Based on seasonally and working day adjusted data, GDP growth rate in real terms is estimated at 2,3%.Regarding the production approach for the estimation of GDP, the positive growth rate is mainly attributed to the sectors: "Hotels and Restaurants", "Transport and Storage", "Information and Communication", "Wholesale and Retail Trade, Repair of...
01-09-2023 13:40
Photo Album - PoR – Annual Report of the PSC
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, receives the Annual Report of the Public Service Commission (PSC) for 2022, at the Presidential Palace.
01-09-2023 13:33
Turnover Index of Retail Trade Except of Motor Vehicles:July 2023
The Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for July 2023 increased by 9,9% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 1). For the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade increased by 8,1% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 2). Table 1Code (NACE Rev. 2)Economic ActivityValue Index (2015=100)Percentage Change (%)July 2023July 2023 / July 2022Jan-Jul 2023 /Jan-Jul 202247 except 47.3Retail trad...
01-09-2023 13:19
Revenue from tourism: June 2023
Based on the results of the Passengers Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, revenue from tourism reached €361,5 mn in June 2023 compared to €292,7 mn in the corresponding month of the previous year, recording an increase of 23,5%.For the period of January - June 2023, revenue from tourism is estimated at €1.090,1 mn compared to €835,7 mn in the corresponding period of 2022, recording an increase of 30,4%.Expenditure AnalysisThe average expenditure per person was €791,03 in June ...
01-09-2023 13:07
Welcome address by the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Mr Philippos Hadjizacharias, at the 2023 Cyprus FinTech Summit
It is with great pleasure that I address the annual Cyprus FinTech Summit for 2023.Firstly, I would like to thank the organisers of this excellent initiative which encourages and promotes the positive attribute of digital economy. I am certain that we will gain and share knowledge and expertise during today’s event. Today is an opportunity to join forces, exchange views and be inspired by the fascinating sector of financial technology, which is growing rapidly with very good results across ...
01-09-2023 11:27
EMA recommends approval of adapted COVID-19 vaccine targeting Omicron XBB.1.5
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has recommended authorising an adapted Comirnaty vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant.The vaccine – known as Comirnaty Omicron XBB.1.5 – is to be used for preventing COVID-19 in adults and children from 6 months of age.In line with previous recommendations by EMA and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), adults and children from 5 years of age who require vaccination should have a single dose, irrespective of their ...
31-08-2023 15:25
Announcement of the Department of Modern and Contemporary Culture regarding the SESSIONS x SPEL programme
The Department of Modern and Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture informs the public about the programme of SESSIONS x SPEL; a series of queer happenings at the State Gallery of Contemporary Art – SPEL until December 2023.Theatre and dance performances, screenings, workshops, talks, concerts, and parties, weekly meetings and discussions will flood the State Gallery of Contemporary Art - SPEL until the end of the year, showcasing a wide range of projects that honour the mult...
30-08-2023 10:19
The Minister of Foreign Affairs travels to Toledo to attend the Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Constantinos Kombos, travels to Toledo, where he will participate today and tomorrow (30-31 August) in the informal meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the European Union (Gymnich). The meeting is hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain, Mr Jones Manuel Albares Bueno, whose country holds the current six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the EU (01/07/2023 - 31/12/2023).The Ministers will discuss the latest developments in Uk...
30-08-2023 09:06
Reference to the Cyprus problem during UN press briefing
In answer to questions about the activities in Cyprus of Mr Miroslav Jenča, the Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas at the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, the Spokesman said Mr Jenča visited Cyprus from the 27th to the 29th August, as part of the UN’s continued engagement with the parties to explore common ground on the way forward on the Cyprus issue. He met separately with the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and the Turkish Cy...
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