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18-07-2023 13:07

Price Index of Construction Materials: June 2023

The Price Index of Construction Materials for June 2023 reached 135,28 units (base year 2015=100), recording a decrease of 0,17% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded an increase of 0,67%. By main commodity category, increases were recorded in minerals (15,85%), mineral products (8,20%), products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (2,61%) and electromechanical products (1,10%). Α decrease was recorded in metalli...

17-07-2023 12:45

Tourist Arrivals and Returns of Residents of Cyprus from Trips Abroad: June 2023

Tourist Arrivals +22,7% and Returns of Residents of Cyprus +14,4%Tourist ArrivalsThe arrivals of tourists reached 456.985 in June 2023 compared to 372.324 in June 2022, recording an increase of 22,7%.For the period of January – June 2023, arrivals of tourists totaled 1.613.690 compared to 1.221.382 in the corresponding period of 2022, recording an increase of 32,1%. Arrivals from the United Kingdom were the main source of tourism for June 2023, with a share of 34,8% (159.061) of total ar...

17-07-2023 10:24

Statement by the Permanent Representative, Ambassador Andreas Hadjichrysanthou, at the UNSC Open Debate on the implementation of resolutions regarding conflict-related sexual violence

United Nations Security Council Open Debate titled “Conflict-related sexual violence: promoting implementation of Security Council resolutions on conflict-related sexual violence” – New York, 14 July 2023At the outset, I would like to thank the British presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the timely organization of this meeting on the important issue of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), as well as the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual...

16-07-2023 10:10

Photo Album - PoR – Laying of a wreath for Resistance Fighters

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, lays a wreath at the Democracy and Resistance monument of the Association of Lefkosia Democratic Resistance Fighters, at the Presidential Palace Park.

15-07-2023 11:25

Photo Album - PoR – Special Plenary Session of the House of Representatives on the 1974 coup d’état and Turkish invasion

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, attends the Special Plenary Session of the House of Representatives condemning the 1974 coup d’état and the Turkish invasion, at the House of Representatives.

15-07-2023 10:32

Photo Album - PoR – Memorial service for the fallen heroes during the 1974 coup d’état

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, attends the memorial service for the fallen heroes during the 1974 coup d’état, at Agios Constantinos and Agia Eleni church, in Lefkosia.

14-07-2023 19:57

Address by the President of the Republic Mr Nikos Christodoulides at the reception hosted by the Ambassador of France on the occasion of the anniversary of Bastille Day

I am delighted to join you in celebrating Bastille Day. The 14th of July marked the beginning of the French Revolution, a milestone in French, European and world history. It is not only a historically significant day but also a highly symbolic one as it marks the rebirth of a sovereign and proud nation alongside with the establishment of universal values.Liberty, equality and fraternity. These three seemingly simple words encapsulated the desires of the French people during the revolution...

14-07-2023 10:33

Photo Album - PoR – Swearing-in ceremony of the new Deputy Minister of Culture

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Deputy Minister of Culture, Ms Vasiliki Kassianidou, at the Presidential Palace.

14-07-2023 10:07

Statement by the Minister of Finance, Mr Makis Keravnos, on supporting Ukraine's reconstruction by Cyprus' participation in the EIB’s EU4U fund

In view of the damaging effects of Russia’s aggression in the Ukraine, the EU efforts to support Ukraine's reconstruction must continue. The reconstruction of Ukraine will require a large-scale coordinated and collective effort by all actors in the international community. In times of crisis, international solidarity is crucial. Today, Cyprus, as a victim of the illegal Turkish invasion and continued military occupation of its territory, declares its intention to participate in the EIB’s EU4U...

13-07-2023 15:42

Research and Development Activity in Cyprus in 2021

On the basis of the results of the survey carried out by the Statistical Service for the collection of data on scientific research and experimental development, total R & D expenditure in Cyprus in 2021 is estimated at €199,5 million which corresponds to 0,83% of the Gross Domestic Product, compared to €184,8 million or 0,84% of the GDP in 2020.FIGURE 1: R & D EXPENDITURE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION AS % OF GDP, 2021Despite the substantial increase of 8,0% observed in R&D expenditur...

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