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08-11-2023 09:55

Announcement by the Department of Labour Inspection on dust episode – 8 November 2023

High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 8 November 2023, 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.The...

07-11-2023 20:48

Address by the Minister of Interior, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, at the inauguration of the photographic exhibition “SHE – Cyprus in the feminine” in Madrid

Cultural Centre “Circulo de Bellas Artes”, MadridAt the outset, allow me to welcome you all, and in particular my dear friend Minister Marlaska (dear Fernando), and thank you for your presence here today for the inauguration of our photographic exhibition “SHE – Cyprus in the feminine”.It is indeed an honor and a pleasure for me to be with you today, to present this photographic exhibition inspired and produced by the Press and Information Office of the Republic of Cyprus, hosted at this wo...

07-11-2023 20:38

Photo Album - PoR – Inauguration of the Asia Minor Hellenism Park

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, addresses the inauguration of the Asia Minor Hellenism Park and inaugurates the “Monument of 1922 Asia Minor Refugees”, at the Asia Minor Hellenism Park, Lefkosia.

07-11-2023 19:23

Building Permits: August 2023

The Statistical Service announces that the number of building permits authorized by the municipal authorities and the district administration offices during August 2023 stood at 450. The total value of these permits reached €191,3 million and the total area 148,6 thousand square metres. These building permits provide for the construction of 734 dwelling units.During the period January – August 2023, 4.662 building permits were issued compared to 5.031 in the corresponding period of the pre...

07-11-2023 19:08

Address of the Minister of Interior, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, to the Democratic Quality Forum, titled “Democratic Quality: Challenges for Democracy in the 21st century”

Cultural Center “Circulo de Bellas Artes”, MadridIt is truly with great pleasure that I am here with you today, addressing this Forum, which could not have taken place at a better time. We are faced with so many challenges nowadays, and it is truly an honour to be here to discuss with you the need for democratic quality, the urgence for a participatory and inclusive democracy, while safeguarding human rights, freedom of speech and pluralism, in an era where citizens need to feel safe to part...

07-11-2023 11:00

Speech by the President of the Republic Mr Nikos Christodoulides at the 19th Annual Cyprus Summit of the Economist “Cyprus’s new Roadmap and Strategy for Sustainable balance”

Ladies and Gentlemen, esteemed guests,It is with great pleasure that I join all of you for the deliberations of the 19th Economist Annual Summit, which brings together renowned personalities from around the world.The Summit’s theme, “Cyprus’ new Roadmap and Strategy for sustainable balance”, is very timely indeed. In these turbulent times, strategising for sustainable balance in the political and economic spheres, as well as reinforcing the resilience and competitiveness of our economies, a...

07-11-2023 09:45

Announcement by the Department of Labour Inspection on dust episode – 7 November 2023

High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 7 November 2023, 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.The...

07-11-2023 09:18

Statement by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the UN, Ambassador Andreas Hadjichrysanthou, on the Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country

78th Session of the UN General Assembly, 6 November 2023It is an honour to address the Sixth Committee in my capacity as Chair of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country in order to introduce this year’s Report of the Committee contained in document A/78/26, which was adopted on the 20th of October.The Report was prepared in accordance with General Assembly Resolution 77/114 of 7 December 2022 and follows the structure of previous years. It is divided into four chapters: - ...

06-11-2023 17:54

Statements by the President of the Republic

“The territory of our country will not be used for aggressive actions,” the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, said tonight in relation to the situation in the region, noting that our goal and expectation is to stop this situation. Referring to Pyla, he stated that there was a reaction from the Turkish side and the United Nations (UN) has asked for a short pause.Upon arrival at the unveiling ceremony of Zodia's fallen and missing, in his statements to journalists, when call...

06-11-2023 14:03

Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, οn the occasion of the presentation of credentials by the new Ambassadors and High Commissioners

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all at the Presidential Palace today on the occasion of receiving your Letters of Credence appointing you as the new Ambassadors and High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus. I wish to extend my heartiest congratulations and best wishes for success during your official mission in Cyprus.I would like to assure you of my Government’s steadfast support in the discharge of your high duties. The Republic of Cyprus will provide you with all the neces...

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