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07-08-2023 11:36
Temperature and its distribution during July 2023
The Department of Meteorology informs that during July 2023, particularly high temperatures prevailed in the island and in general throughout the european south.In particular, an extensive high pressure system, the Azores High pressure system, accompanied by a very warm and dry air mass, extended from the beginning of the month to the coast of Africa and the Western Europe. Gradually, it expanded further east towards the central and eastern Mediterranean, affecting the weather of the souther...
07-08-2023 10:01
Announcement of the Cyprus Post regarding fraud through phishing mobile messages
The Cyprus Post informs the public that messages, that have been send through mobile phone, for wrong delivery or incorrect address are phishing SMS and kindly requests that no essential information is entered through the link provided.The Cyprus Post has no involvement and urges the public to ignore these messages.Finally, the public is advised that any tax payment to Cyprus Post should be made only through JCCSMART website.Samples of SMS: (NG/SCH)
06-08-2023 10:24
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the anti-occupation event at the Ammochostos Municipality Cultural Centre, in Deryneia, yesterday
It is with great emotion that I participate, once again this year, in this anti-occupation memorial event, especially dedicated to Ammochostos, which is organised by the occupied Municipality.This year, I participate, for the first time, in the capacity of President of the Republic of Cyprus, and I confess, this the reason why the strong sense of responsibility prevails over any emotions and feelings. This responsibility is towards History, towards the residents of Ammochostos, towards those...
04-08-2023 16:25
Industrial Turnover Index: May 2023
Annual Change +5,7%In May 2023, the Industrial Turnover Index reached 202,3 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 5,7% compared to May 2022. For the period January – May 2023, the index recorded an increase of 12,0% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.In manufacturing, the Industrial Turnover Index for May 2023 reached 204,5 units, recording an increase of 7,9% compared to May 2022. An increase was also noted in the mining and quarrying sector (+27,1%). Decr...
04-08-2023 15:15
Census of Population and Housing 2021: Preliminary results by district and municipality/community
The Statistical Service announces the preliminary results of the Census of Population and Housing 2021 by district and municipality/community.According to the preliminary results, the total population in the Government controlled areas of Cyprus on the 1st October 2021 was 923.272 persons, while the corresponding total number of housing units was 492.555. An increase of 9,9% was recorded in the total population compared to the results of the 2011 Census of Population and Housing (840.407 per...
03-08-2023 14:00
Registered Unemployed: July 2023
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of July 2023, reached 13.187 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for July 2023 decreased to 13.180 persons in comparison to 13.205 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with July 2022, a decrease of 958 persons or 6,8% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of trade, accommodation and food service activities, con...
03-08-2023 13:28
Consumer Price Index (CPI): July 2023
In July 2023, the Consumer Price Index increased by 0,92 units and reached 115,30 units compared to 114,38 units in June 2023. In July 2023, the inflation increased by 1,5%. (Table 1)For the period January-July 2023, the CPI increased by 4,2% 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 July 2022 was recorded in Agricultural goods(12,9%), whereas the largest negative change was ...
03-08-2023 11:02
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Kingdom of Cambodia presented her credentials
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Kingdom of Cambodia, Ms Martha A. Mavrommatis, presented her credentials to King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia, at a ceremony held on 27 July 2023, at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh.During the audience between King Norodom Sihamoni and the Ambassador, the excellent level of relations between the two countries was reaffirmed. The Ambassador conveyed to the King the cordial greetings of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoul...
02-08-2023 14:28
Annual Survey on Education, 2020/2021
Based on the results of the Annual Survey on Education for the school year 2020/2021, the total number of pupils and students at all educational levels amounted to 201.273, remaining approximately at the same levels as in 2019/2020, where the total number of pupils and students was 201.242. The total number of educational institutions in 2020/2021 was 1.317 compared to 1.329 educational institutions in 2019/2020. Finally, the total number of teachers in 2020/2021, was 15.809 showing an increa...
02-08-2023 13:35
Announcement by the Department of Antiquities regarding the New York University Geronisos Island Expedition at Maniki Harbor and Meletis Necropolis
The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announces the completion of the three-month survey, excavation, and study program of 2023 at Agios Georgios tis Pegeias by the New York University Geronisos Island Expedition, under the direction of Joan Breton Connelly, Professor of Classics at New York University. Archaeological excavation was conducted at Maniki Harbor, at the Meletis Necropolis, and atop Geronisos Island, along with comprehensive study of excavated materials ...
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