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27-11-2023 14:10
Imports, sales and stocks of petroleum products: October 2023
Annual Change in Sales -1,3%In October 2023, the total sales of petroleum products amounted to 130.677 tonnes, recording a decrease of 1,3% compared to October 2022. A decrease was observed in the sales of kerosene (-48,1%), heating gasoil (-33,9%) and light fuel oil (-29,1%). On the contrary, a rise was observed in the provisions of aviation kerosene (13,6%) and marine gasoil (6,5%), as well as in the sales of heavy fuel oil (53,5%), road diesel (4,4%), motor gasoline (3,9%) and liquified p...
27-11-2023 13:29
Statements by the President of the Republic after his meeting with the Emir of Qatar
“A team from Qatar's various investment funds will visit Cyprus to explore the country's investment prospects in the infrastructure, energy and tourism sectors,” the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, said today after his meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. He also noted that a team of experts from Cyprus will travel to Qatar in relation to the Republic of Cyprus' proposal for the establishment of a maritime corridor for the provision of humanitarian ai...
26-11-2023 10:42
The High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to the Republic of Namibia presents his credentials
The new High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to the Republic of Namibia, Mr Antonis Mandritis, presented his credentials to the President of the country, Dr Hage G. Geingob at a ceremony held on 19 October, at the Presidential Palace in Windhoek.During the ceremony, Mr Mandritis conveyed to the President of Namibia the heartfelt greetings of the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and the people of Cyprus, as well as their wishes for the prosperity of the people of th...
26-11-2023 09:44
Announcement by the Department of Labour Inspection on dust in the atmosphere
High concentrations of dust are observed in the atmosphere today, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people, and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health. Based on Th...
25-11-2023 15:43
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Federative Republic of Brazil presents his credentials
The new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Federative Republic of Brazil, Dr Vasilios Philippou, presented his credentials to the President of the Republic, Mr Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, in an official ceremony held on 17 November 2023 at the Presidential Palace (Palácio Planalto) in Brasilia.In the meeting that followed with President Lula, Ambassador Philippou conveyed the cordial greetings of the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides. He also expressed the commitmen...
25-11-2023 15:43
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Mongolia presents her credentials
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Mongolia, Ms Martha A. Mavrommatis, presented her credentials to the President of the country, Mr Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, at a ceremony held on 17 November 2023 at the Presidential Palace in Ulaanbaatar.In a meeting that followed, the very good level of relations between the two countries was reaffirmed. The Ambassador conveyed to President Khürelsükh the cordial greetings of the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and expressed the...
25-11-2023 15:31
Inauguration of the Honorary Consulate of Cyprus in Banská Bystrica in central Slovakia
The Ambassador of Cyprus to Slovakia, Mr Michalis Karagiorgis, and the Honorary Consul, Mr Stefan Rosina, inaugurated on 9th November 2023 the Honorary Consulate of Cyprus in the city of Banská Bystrica in central Slovakia.The Speaker of the Slovak Parliament, Mr Peter Pellegrini, the Minister of Investments, Regional Development and Informatisation, Mr Richard Raši, the Governor of the Region of Banská Bystrica, Mr Ondrej Lunter, the Mayor of the city, Mr Ján Nosko, the Director-General for...
24-11-2023 13:40
Public consultation on Cyprus’ Research and Innovation Strategy 2024-2026
The Research and Innovation Directorate of the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, announces that it has launched a public consultation on the draft of Cyprus’ Research and Innovation Strategy for the period 2024-2026.The draft text of the Research and Innovation Strategy can be found on the website of the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy.Comments and remarks can be submitted, no later than 5 December 2023, on the consultation platform of th...
24-11-2023 10:15
Opening Speech by the Minister of Health Dr Popi Kanari at the Conference on "Medical, Geriatric, Social, and Psychological Aspects of Ageing"
It is a great honor and pleasure for me to be here today, representing the Ministry of Health, at this seminar organised by the Cyprus Medical Association, the Pediatric Society of Cyprus, the Medical School of the University of Nicosia, and the Cyprus AHERA.The theme of the conference, "Medical, Geriatric, Social, and Psychological Aspects of Ageing," reflects the significance we attribute to the advancement of the active aging model and to the process of optimizing opportunities for health...
24-11-2023 07:44
Statements by the President of the Republic on his meetings with the President and the Prime Minister of Italy, yesterday
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, extended an invitation to the Prime Minister and the President of the Italian Republic to visit Cyprus. The invitation was accepted, and, as he stated, an agreement was reached to create a roadmap aimed at strengthening relations between Cyprus and Italy.In statements to the media in Rome, where he conducted a one-day official visit and held separate meetings with the President of Italy, Mr Sergio Mattarella, and the Prime Minister of ...
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