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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 ...
23-11-2023 17:50
The President of the Republic arrives in Rome
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, arrived in Rome early this afternoon, where later tοday he will have meetings with the political leadership of Italy.In late afternoon, the President of the Republic will meet with the President of Italy, Mr Sergio Mattarella, whereas later he will have a working meeting with the Italian Prime Minister, Ms Giorgia Meloni.During the meetings, discussions will focus on developments in the region, the initiative of the Republic of Cyprus...
23-11-2023 15:28
The Minister of Foreign Affairs met with his Serbian counterpart in Belgrade
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Constantinos Kombos, had a meeting today, Thursday 23 November, 2023, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Mr Ivica Dačić, in Belgrade. The meeting took place in the framework of the official visit of the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, between 22-23 November 2023, to Serbia.At the meeting, the bilateral relations between Cyprus and Serbia were reviewed and the excellent level of cooperation was reaffirmed. A discussion was ...
22-11-2023 21:00
Statements by the President of the Republic of Cyprus and the President of the Republic of Serbia
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, emphasised today, during a two-day official visit to Belgrade, that Cyprus is the strongest supporter of Serbia's European course. The statement was made following Mr Christodoulides’ meeting with the President of Serbia, Mr Aleksandar Vučić, who in turn underlined that Cyprus is a sister country of Serbia.In his statements to the media, welcoming President Christodoulides on his first visit to Belgrade as President of the Republic of ...
22-11-2023 18:58
Press Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the agreement for the release of hostages and a humanitarian pause in Gaza
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the agreement for the release of 50 hostages – women and children – held hostage in Gaza since the 7th of October, and for a humanitarian pause. We express our appreciation to Qatar, Egypt and the United States of America for their efforts and instrumental role in brokering this deal. It is imperative that the agreement is implemented in full. Further to this, all hostages must be immediately and unconditionally released by Hamas. The humanitarian pau...
21-11-2023 13:15
Turnover Value Index of Transport and Storage: 3rd Quarter 2023
Annual Change +9,7%The Turnover Value Index of Transport and Storage for the third quarter of 2023 reached 162,8 units (base year 2015=100), recording an increase of 9,7% compared to the corresponding quarter of 2022.Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, all economic activities recorded increases, namely: land transport 11,4%, air transport together with storage and transport support activities 10,9%, water transport 1,3% and postal and courier activities 0,3%.During the perio...
20-11-2023 13:45
Price Index of Construction Materials: October 2023
The Price Index of Construction Materials for October 2023 reached 134,30 units (base year 2015=100), recording a decrease of 0,13% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded a decrease of 0,31%. By main commodity category, increases were recorded in minerals (14,03%), mineral products (5,48%) and products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (0,67%), whereas decreases were recorded in metallic products (-9,45%) and ele...
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