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16-07-2023 10:10

Photo Album - PoR – Laying of a wreath for Resistance Fighters

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, lays a wreath at the Democracy and Resistance monument of the Association of Lefkosia Democratic Resistance Fighters, at the Presidential Palace Park.

15-07-2023 11:25

Photo Album - PoR – Special Plenary Session of the House of Representatives on the 1974 coup d’état and Turkish invasion

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, attends the Special Plenary Session of the House of Representatives condemning the 1974 coup d’état and the Turkish invasion, at the House of Representatives.

15-07-2023 10:32

Photo Album - PoR – Memorial service for the fallen heroes during the 1974 coup d’état

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, attends the memorial service for the fallen heroes during the 1974 coup d’état, at Agios Constantinos and Agia Eleni church, in Lefkosia.

14-07-2023 19:57

Address by the President of the Republic Mr Nikos Christodoulides at the reception hosted by the Ambassador of France on the occasion of the anniversary of Bastille Day

I am delighted to join you in celebrating Bastille Day.  The 14th of July marked the beginning of the French Revolution, a milestone in French, European and world history. It is not only a historically significant day but also a highly symbolic one as it marks the rebirth of a sovereign and proud nation alongside with the establishment of universal values.Liberty, equality and fraternity.  These three seemingly simple words encapsulated the desires of the French people during the revolution...

14-07-2023 10:33

Photo Album - PoR – Swearing-in ceremony of the new Deputy Minister of Culture

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Deputy Minister of Culture, Ms Vasiliki Kassianidou, at the Presidential Palace.

14-07-2023 10:07

Statement by the Minister of Finance, Mr Makis Keravnos, on supporting Ukraine's reconstruction by Cyprus' participation in the EIB’s EU4U fund

In view of the damaging effects of Russia’s aggression in the Ukraine, the EU efforts to support Ukraine's reconstruction must continue. The reconstruction of Ukraine will require a large-scale coordinated and collective effort by all actors in the international community. In times of crisis, international solidarity is crucial. Today, Cyprus, as a victim of the illegal Turkish invasion and continued military occupation of its territory, declares its intention to participate in the EIB’s EU4U...

13-07-2023 15:42

Research and Development Activity in Cyprus in 2021

On the basis of the results of the survey carried out by the Statistical Service for the collection of data on scientific research and experimental development, total R & D expenditure in Cyprus in 2021 is estimated at €199,5 million which corresponds to 0,83% of the Gross Domestic Product, compared to €184,8 million or 0,84% of the GDP in 2020.FIGURE 1:  R & D EXPENDITURE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION AS % OF GDP, 2021Despite the substantial increase of 8,0% observed in R&D expenditur...

13-07-2023 13:54

Memorandum of Cooperation between the Search and Rescue Coordination Centre and Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd

On 13 July 2023, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works and Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd ("Petrolina") proceeded with the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation, establishing the framework of cooperation between the above mentioned company and the Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC).The Memorandum, signed by the Commander of JRCC, Commander NAVY Andreas Charalambides and Mr Dinos Lefkaritis, Executive CEO of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd, highlights the importance ...

13-07-2023 12:28

Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the ceremony for receiving the credentials of the Ambassadorof the United Arab Emirates, Mr Mohamed Saif Helal Al Shehhi

Your Excellency,It is with distinct pleasure and sincere feelings of friendship that I receive today your Letters of Credence appointing you as the new Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Cyprus. I want to assure you that my Government and the people of Cyprus will provide you with every assistance in the performance of your high duties aiming at building upon the excellent bilateral relations that have developed between our two countries.Your Excellency,It is evident...

13-07-2023 12:21

Representation of Cyprus in the 60th International Art Exhibition Biennale Arte 2024

The Deputy Ministry of Culture – Department of Modern and Contemporary Culture announces that, in the 60th Venice Biennale of Art (20 April – 24 November 2024), Cyprus will be represented by a group consisting of the artist duo LLC (Peter Eramian, Emiddio Vasquez), the artist collective Endrosia (Alexandros Xenophontos, Andreas Andronikou, Doris Mari Demetriadou, Irini Khenkin, Marina Ashioti, Niki Charalambous, Kyriaki Rafaelia Tsiridou), and the artist Haig Aivazian. The group’s proposal is...

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