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05-05-2023 12:39

Photo Album - Deputy Minister of Research – EU Missions of the “Horizon Europe” programme

The Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Mr Philippos Hadjizacharias, addresses a high-level roundtable on the EU Missions of the “Horizon Europe” programme, at Nicosia Town Hall, in Lefkosia.

05-05-2023 12:27

Τhe Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Slovenia presented her credentials

The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Slovenia (resident in Vienna), Ms Maria Michail, presented her credentials to the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Ms Nataša Pirc Musar, during an official ceremony, which took place at the Presidential Palace in Ljubljana on 3 May 2023.During a private meeting with the Slovenian President, the Ambassador conveyed the warm greetings of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, as well as his wishes for progress and pr...

05-05-2023 10:36

Welcome speech by the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Mr Philippos Hadjizacharias, at the Roundtable on EU Missions under Horizon Europe Programme

Good morning and welcome to Cyprus! It is a pleasure of having you here with us today. Thank you all for joining us at this high-level discussion on EU Missions under the Horizon Europe Programme.I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to all our distinguished colleagues from the European Commission who are with us today, physically, and remotely, and contributed to the curation of an insightful and interesting agenda to exchange information and views aiming to facil...

04-05-2023 14:56

Registered Unemployed: April 2023

The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of April 2023, reached 11.284 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for April 2023 decreased to 13.203 persons in comparison to 13.427 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with April 2022, a decrease of 380 persons or 3,3% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of accommodation and food service activities (a decre...

04-05-2023 14:22

Consumer Price Index (CPI): April 2023

Inflation 3,7%In April 2023, the Consumer Price Index increased by 0,36 units and reached 114,39 units compared to 114,03 units in March 2023. In April 2023, the inflation increased by 3,7%. (Table 1)For the period January-April 2023, the CPI increased by 5,8% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1)As regards the economic origin, the largest positive changes when compared to the index of April 2022 were recorded in Electricity(8,8%) and Industrial goods (7,2%)...

04-05-2023 11:25

Speech by the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Mr Philippos Hadjizacharias at the "1st Cyprus Technology Summit Cyprus’ Chapter 2 in the Digital Transformation Era”

It is a great pleasure to be addressing today’s Technology Summit, the first event of its kind in Cyprus and a truly unique opportunity to bring together some of the most influential people, to share views on a critical issue for our country’s future: Cyprus’ digital transformation.One of the top priorities of the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy is to exploit Cyprus’ potential to emerge as a technology and innovation hub in the Mediterranean. To this end, we are co...

04-05-2023 08:38

Statement by Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the UN, Ambassador Andreas Hadjichrysanthou, at the UNSC meeting on the protection of cultural heritage in armed conflicts

UN Security Council Arria formula meeting on the “Protection of Cultural Heritage in Armed Conflicts” – New York, 2 May 2023Let me start by thanking France and the United Arab Emirates for convening this Security Council Arria Formula Meeting, with the co-sponsorship of Italy and Cyprus. I also wish to express our appreciation to our briefers for their invaluable contribution.As stated in the 1954 Hague Convention, the “damage to cultural property belonging to any people whatsoever means da...

03-05-2023 19:06

Address by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mr Petros Xenophontos, at the deliberations of the MountMed Spring School 2023

“Sustainable and inclusive development in the face of the climate crisis. Focus on Mediterranean mountain areas” It is with great pleasure that I welcome everyone this afternoon, in the beautiful village of Agros. First and foremost, I would like to congratulate the MountMed Institute for the initiative to organize this important event, during which world-class experts in their fields will be given the opportunity to discuss the sustainable development of Mediterranean mountain areas.The...

03-05-2023 16:02

Photo Album - PoR – President of France

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, is being welcomed by the President of France, Mr Emmanuel Macron, at an official ceremony, at the Élysée Palace, in Paris, France.

03-05-2023 15:37

Announcement of the Digital Security Authority regarding the 3+1 Cyber Security Working Group (CSWG) meeting

The Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Digital Security Authority (DSA) hosted the second round of meetings of the 3+1 Cyber Security Working Group (CSWG) that took place in Larnaka during 02-03 of May 2023. This meeting aimed to explore how our countries may promote cooperation to counter malicious cyber threats; secure maritime cyberspace and build resilience in the East Mediterranean region.On the first day, the participants focused on sharing experiences, best practices, and de...

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