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17-08-2023 13:40
Tourist arrivals and returns of residents of Cyprus from trips abroad: July 2023
Tourist ArrivalsThe arrivals of tourists reached 523.718 in July 2023 compared to 454.657 in July 2022, recording an increase of 15,2%.For the period of January – July 2023, arrivals of tourists totaled 2.137.408 compared to 1.676.039 in the corresponding period of 2022, recording an increase of 27,5%.Arrivals from the United Kingdom were the main source of tourism for July 2023, with a share of 33,6% (175.924) of total arrivals, followed by Israel with 12,4% (64.711), Poland with 5,5% (2...
16-08-2023 18:43
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Slovakia presented his credentials
The new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Slovakia, Mr Michael Karagiorgis, presented his credentials to the President of the Slovak Republic, Mrs Zuzana Caputová, during an official ceremony held yesterday 15 August 2023, at the Presidential Palace, in Bratislava.In the meeting that followed with President Caputová, Ambassador Karagiorgis conveyed the cordial greetings of the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides. He also expressed the commitment of the Government to fur...
16-08-2023 13:22
GDP Growth Rate: 2nd Quarter 2023 (Flash Estimate)
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in real terms during the second quarter of 2023 is positive and it is estimated at 2,1% over the corresponding quarter of 2022. Based on seasonally and working day adjusted data, GDP growth rate in real terms is estimated at 2,3%.The positive GDP growth rate is mainly attributed to the sectors: "Hotels and Restaurants", "Transport and Storage", "Information and Communication", "Wholesale and Retail Trade, Repair of Motor Vehicles", "Arts, Entertai...
16-08-2023 11:41
Completion of the excavation at Dromolaxia - Vyzakia (Area 8), 2023
The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announces the completion of the two-month excavation of 2023 at Dromolaxia - Vyzakia, by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Goethe-Universität Frankfurt under the direction of Prof. Karin Nys and Dr Matthias Recke. The spring campaign concentrated on the 13th and 12th BCE settlement remains at Dromolaxia - Vyzakia. Previous investigations of this Late Bronze harbour town already elucidated its international character and the vari...
14-08-2023 17:50
Risk of forest fires on 15th August at a "Red Alert" level
The Forestry Department informs the public that, due to the mass visits to the forests for the celebration of the 15th of August, the risk of forest fire eruption and expansion for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 15, 2023, remains at the "Red Alert" level.A warm appeal is made to the public, who will be visiting forest areas, to pay special attention, completely avoid actions and activities that could potentially cause a fire, i.e. avoid the lighting of fires, using power tools that produce sparks...
11-08-2023 16:17
Price Index of Construction Materials: July 2023
The Price Index of Construction Materials for July 2023 reached 135,02 units (base year 2015=100), recording a decrease of 0,19% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded an increase of 0,38%. By main commodity category, increases were recorded in minerals (14,69%), mineral products (6,53%), products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (2,40%) and electromechanical products (1,16%). Α decrease was recorded in metalli...
11-08-2023 13:26
Government Employment by Category: July 2023
Total Employment: 52.524In July 2023 total government employment decreased by 594 persons (-1,1%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2022 and reached 52.524 persons. This decrease is attributed to the transfer of Hourly Paid Workers from the Ministry of Health to the State Health Services Organisation, which is included in the Broad Public Sector, as from January 2023. Permanent staff decreased by 704 persons (-2,7%), from 25.902 to 25.198 persons. Casual staff increased by 1.713 pe...
11-08-2023 13:06
Announcement of the Water Development Department regarding extreme increase in demand for drinking water
Consumers are urged to implement basic water saving measuresThe Water Development Department informs the public that there has been an extreme increase in demand for drinking water in the past days. Furthermore, the movement of population from large urban centres to coastal areas may render water supply in some areas difficult. Consumers are therefore urged to avoid irrational water use and to implement basic water saving measures.The Water Development Department is utilising all of its ava...
10-08-2023 13:12
Road Freight Transport:1st Quarter 2023
The Statistical Service announces the release of the latest figures for road freight transport for the first quarter of 2023.During the period January-March 2023, the total weight of goods transported by road in Cyprus increased by 8,3% compared to the corresponding period of 2022, while the weight of freight transported from and to Cyprus also increased by 28,0%.Table 1Road Freight Transport (thousand tonnes)20222023Percentage Change(%)Jan-MarJan-Mar2023/...
10-08-2023 13:00
Survey on Income and Living Conditions of the Households: Risk of Poverty 2022
At risk of poverty or social exclusion (AROPE) According to the results of the Survey on Income and Living Conditions 2022, with income reference period the year 2021, 16,7% of the population or 150.000 persons were at risk of poverty or social exclusion (AROPE indicator, the main indicator to monitor the EU 2030 target on poverty and social exclusion). Namely, 16,7% of the population was living in households whose disposable income was below the at-risk- of-poverty threshold or was severely...
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