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10-05-2023 16:36
The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Alexis Vafeades, held a press conference with the Ambassador of the Netherlands on “Cycling in the City 2023”
The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Alexis Vafeades, held a press conference with the Ambassador of the Netherlands, Ms Elke Merks-Schaapveld, on the event "Cycling in the city 2023".The event, which is an initiative of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Cyprus, will be held for the second consecutive year with the support of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works on Sunday, 14th of May. The message of the event summarises the points of convergence of the stra...
10-05-2023 16:09
The President of the Republic received the Minister for Europe of the United Kingdom
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, received today, at the Presidential Palace, the Minister for Europe of the United Kingdom, Mr Leo Doherty.Following his meeting with the President of the Republic, the Minister for Europe of the United Kingdom, Mr Leo Doherty, in statements to the press said, inter alia: “I had a really positive conversation with the President, talking about a wide range of very important Anglo-Cyprus issues. We had a good conversation about the recent...
10-05-2023 14:14
Road Freight Transport: 4rth Quarter 2022
Freight transport in Cyprus +23,8% and from and to Cyprus +21,6% The Statistical Service announces the release of the latest figures for road freight transport for the fourth quarter of 2022.During the period October-December 2022, the total weight of goods transported by road in Cyprus increased by 23,8% compared to the corresponding period of 2021, while the weight of freight transported from and to Cyprus also increased by 21,6%.During the period January-December 2022, the total weight ...
10-05-2023 14:05
Announcement by the Deputy Ministry of Culture on the programme of events celebrating International Museum Day
The International Museum Day (18 May) is once again celebrated this year under the theme “Museums, Sustainability and Well-being”. The general Museums Programme in Cyprus is coordinated by the National ICOM Committee, under the responsibility of the Antiquities Department.The State Gallery of Contemporary Art – Majestic participates in this year’s celebrations with a programme of events, taking place on 18, 19 and 20 May 2023, which are dedicated to the life and work of Cypriot painter Giorg...
10-05-2023 13:49
Foreign Trade Statistics: February 2023 (final data) and March 2023 (provisional data)
Annual Change in March, +1,5% in Imports and +5,0% in Exports March 2023, Provisional DataTotal imports of goods in March 2023 were €993,8 mn as compared to €979,0 mn in March 2022, recording an increase of 1,5%. Imports from other EU Member States were €618,7 mn and from third countries €375,1 mn, compared to €599,4 mn and €379,6 mn respectively in March 2022. Imports in March 2023 include the transfer of economic ownership of mobile transport equipment (vessels), with total value of €46,1...
09-05-2023 20:48
Speech by the Government Spokesman Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis at the 38th Annual PSEKA Conference
Washington DC, May 9, 2023It is a distinct honor and pleasure to be with you today, participating in the 38th annual PSEKA conference. I could not have wished for a more meaningful introduction, during my first visit to the United States in my capacity as Government Spokesperson of the Republic of Cyprus.Allow me first, to convey President Christodoulides’ and the Government’s deepest appreciation for the instrumental work you do for Cyprus here in the United States. Your tireless efforts h...
09-05-2023 18:40
Speech by the President of the Republic Mr Nikos Christodoulides at the celebration of Europe Day, organised by the Office of the European Parliament in Cyprus and the Representation fo the European Commission EU House
I would, first, like to thank the Heads of the Office of the European Parliament and the Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus for the honour of inviting me to participate in this evening’s event, here at EU House in Nicosia, in order to pay tribute to an extremely important anniversary for Europe, our common home, our great family. Seventy three years ago today, Robert Schumann, inspired by the strategic thinking and intelligent political designs of Jean Monnet, made his well-...
09-05-2023 15:19
Revenue from tourism: February 2023
Revenue from tourism +42,9%On the basis of the results of the Passenger Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, revenue from tourism reached €56,6 mn in February 2023 compared to €39,6 mn in the corresponding month of the previous year, recording an increase of 42,9%.For the period of January – February 2023, revenue from tourism is estimated at €102,2 mn compared to €67,8 mn in the corresponding period of 2022, recording an increase of 50,7%. Expenditure analysisThe averag...
09-05-2023 14:29
Registration of Motor Vehicles: January-April 2023
Total Registrations +23,4%The Statistical Service announces the publication of the report entitled "Registration of Motor Vehicles" for the period January-April 2023.In April 2023, the total registrations of motor vehicles numbered 2.987, recording an increase of 6,3% compared to 2.810 in April 2022. Passenger saloon cars registered a rise of 1,5% to 2.282, from 2.249 in April 2022.The main developments during the period January-April 2023 compared to the corresponding period of 2022 are s...
09-05-2023 13:19
Address by the President of the Republic Mr Nikos Christodoulides at the Cyprus Shipping Chamber Annual General Meeting
It is with great pleasure that I address the 34th Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber.At the outset, I wish to congratulate the Chamber for hosting this important annual shipping event, and for its contribution in elevating the profile of Cyprus Shipping for over three decades and for that, I express my gratitude to its Member-Companies. Equally important, the Chamber has been an ambassador of Cyprus Shipping through its membership and active participation at the Internatio...
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