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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...

03-05-2023 14:04

The High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to New Zealand presented his credentials

The High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to New Zeeland, Mr Antonis Sammoutis, presented on 18 April 2023 his credentials to Dame Helen Winkelmann, Chief Justice and Administrator of the Government.During the official ceremony, the High Commissioner conveyed President Nikos Christodoulides warm wishes to the General Governor and to the people of New Zeeland.Mr Sammoutis referred to the excellent level of relations and ties between the Republic of Cyprus and New Zealand. At the same t...

03-05-2023 09:17

The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the People's Republic of China presented her credentials

The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the People's Republic of China, Mrs. Martha A. Mavrommati, presented her credentials to President Xi Jinping, on 24 April 2023.During the official ceremony, which was held in the Great Hall of the People, President Xi Jiping, delivered a speech to all the new Ambassadors, welcoming them and asking them to convey his warm wishes to the leaders and people of their countries.During his speech, President Xi Jiping said that China is ready to deepen th...

02-05-2023 14:30

Announcement by the Department of Antiquities on the repatriation of over 80 antiquities to Cyprus

The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces that on the 26th of April 2023, the repatriation of over 80 Cypriot antiquities from the United States of America was successfully completed. The antiquities date to various periods of Cypriot history, from around 2000 BC up to the 18th century AD. These include, amongst others, ancient clay and glass vessels, limestone sculptures, coins and an ecclesiastical wall painting fragment. All antiquities had b...

02-05-2023 13:13

Turnover Index of Retail Trade except of Motor Vehicles:March 2023

Annual Change +10,9% in Value and +6,5% in VolumeThe Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for March 2023 increased by 10,9% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 1). For the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade increased by 6,5% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 2). Table 1Code (NACE Rev. 2)Economic ActivityValue Index (2015=100)Percentage Change (%)March 2023 Mar 2023/Mar 2022Jan-Mar 2023/...

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