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01-12-2023 17:27
National Statement (brief Intervention) by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the COP28 Summit, in Dubai
I would like, first to take this opportunity to express my deepest appreciation to the Government of the United Arab Emirates for hosting and steering the work of COP28 and indeed for its’ leadership on climate change.There is evident reason why the world’s attention is focused on our deliberations here in Dubai. The gravity of the situation regarding climate change calls for global action, for swift and resolute decisions, but also levelling up our ambition for the future of our planet and ...
01-12-2023 17:23
Visit by the Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships of the French Republic to Cyprus
The Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships of the French Republic, Ms Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, will pay a working visit to Cyprus on Monday, 4 December 2023.During her visit, she will hold a tête-à-tête meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Constantinos Kombos, and extended consultations will follow with the participation of the delegations of the two Ministries. Press statements will take place at the end of the consultations.Mr Kombos wil...
01-12-2023 15:07
Press release by the Ministry of Energy regarding the “Aphrodite” natural gas field
The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry received today, Friday December 1st 2023, a letter from Chevron, operator of the “Aphrodite” natural gas field, in response to the points included in the Ministry’s letter, dated November 20th 2023. In its letter, Chevron confirms the parties’ alignment regarding the wider framework of the field’s exploitation.As such, with the common understanding that has now been reached, the parties are intensifying discussions in the coming weeks, on the bas...
01-12-2023 12:02
Announcement by the Cyprus Post Office regarding payments of rent for P.O. Boxes
The Department of Postal Services would like to inform P.O. Box lessees, including the Government Departments, that the rent for the period from the 1st of January 2024 until the 31st of December 2024 should be paid before the 31st of January 2024. Rent may be prepaid for two or three years. Payments can be made at any Post Office, regardless of where the P.O. Box is located, or by sending a cheque to the Director of the Department of Postal Services through the Accounts section, 1900 Lefkos...
01-12-2023 11:20
Announcement by the Department of Forests regarding aerial spraying to combat the Pine Processionary Caterpillar insect
The Department of Forests of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that aerial spraying against the insect “Pine Processionary Caterpillar” will be carried out during the period from December 2023 to January 2024 in forested areas.The aerial spraying will start at 07:30 and finish at 14:30.Affected residents and authorities will be informed by individual notice on time.(AP/EP)
01-12-2023 11:16
Address by the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Maria Panayiotou, at the Cyprus Institute event on “Progressing in green transition: Advancing the clean energy agenda through industrial applications of solar energy”
It is my great pleasure and honour to address today’s event on “Progressing in green transition: Αdvancing the clean energy agenda through industrial applications of solar energy”, organised by the Cyprus Institute. Today’s event and the presence here of such distinguished speakers and audience signifies our collective commitment to progressing in the green transition.I wish to extend my congratulations to the Cyprus Institute on the initiative of organising this event on this very topical i...
30-11-2023 14:21
Fiscal accounts of General Government: January-October 2023
The preliminary General Government fiscal results, which are prepared by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) indicate a surplus of €918,9 mn (3,1% of GDP) for the period of January-October 2023, as compared to a surplus of €691,5 mn (2,5% of GDP) that was recorded during the period of January- October 2022.RevenueDuring the period of January-October 2023, total revenue increased by €1.059,8 mn (+11,8%) and amounted to €10.033,0 mn, compared to €8.973,2 mn in the corresponding period...
30-11-2023 13:27
Turnover Value Index of Services: 3rd Quarter 2023
The Turnover Value Index during the third quarter of 2023 recorded increases in the sectors of administrative and support service activities (19,2%), accommodation and food service activities (15,7%), and professional, scientific and technical activities (2,8%), while a decrease was recorded in the information and communication sector (-8,9%) compared to the corresponding quarter of 2022.During the period January-September 2023, increases relative to the corresponding period of 2022 were ob...
30-11-2023 13:25
Index of Industrial Output Prices: October 2023
Annual Change -1,7%The Index of Industrial Output Prices for October 2023 reached 138,4 units (base 2015=100), recording a decrease of 0,1% compared to September 2023. Compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, the index recorded a decrease of 1,7%. For the period January-October 2023, the index showed an increase of 5,7% compared to the corresponding period of 2022. In October 2023, compared to September 2023, the index remained stable in the sector of electricity supp...
30-11-2023 07:38
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the AmCHAM CYPRUS Thanksgiving Gala Dinner, yesterday
A good evening to all. It is a true pleasure to join you for the Thanksgiving Gala Dinner organised by the American Chamber of Cyprus (AmCHAM).Thanksgiving in the United States is celebrated as an opportunity to express gratitude for the blessings and good fortune in one's life. Ιt is a time for reflection on all that we should cherish in our lives, thereby fostering a sense of appreciation and mindfulness. Beyond the meaning that this holiday has at an individual and community level, Thanks...
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