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03-07-2024 13:18
Results of the Wholesale and Retail Trade Survey 2022
According to the results of the Wholesale and Retail Trade Survey, the main aggregates of the trade sector in 2022 registered a positive growth rate compared to 2021. In particular, turnover in the broad trade sector increased in 2022 by 20,7% to €17.618,2 million compared to €14.598,3 million in 2021. At division level, in wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles turnover increased by 17,9% to €1.220,9 million, in wholesale trade by 28,7% to €9.073,0 million a...
03-07-2024 11:58
Announcement by the Department of Antiquities: The Royal Chapel of Agia Aikaterini at Pyrga will be closed
The Department of Antiquities, Deputy Ministry of Culture, announces that the Royal Chapel of Agia Aikaterini at Pyrga will be closed for the public for operational reasons from Monday, 12th August, to Friday, 30th August 2024.We apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused.(GS/EP)
02-07-2024 21:21
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the reception to mark the 248th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America
I am distinctly honoured to be part of celebrating the 248th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America (USA). I cannot speak for the Americans in the crowd, but I can ask on behalf of the Cypriots and the rest of us here tonight: What is it exactly that we are celebrating, beyond the birth of an independent, sovereign nation? As many of you know, I have ties to the United States (US). I studied and lived there. I have family there. But my story is not exceptional – qui...
02-07-2024 10:33
Opening of the Summer Movie Marathon 2024
The Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture and Theatro Ena announce the opening of the Summer Movie Marathon 2024, which takes place, as every summer, at the Nicosia Open Air Cinema “Constantia”.The Marathon opens on July 10 with the film “The Old Oak”, directed by Ken Loach and written Paul Laverty. The second screening of the film will take place on August 9 with the support of the UNHCR Country Office in Cyprus. This year, the audience will have the opportun...
01-07-2024 15:26
Announcement by the Department of Antiquities on the completion of the 2024 fieldwork season at Erimi-Pitharka
Director: Prof. Laerke Recht, University of GrazThe Department of Antiquities, Deputy Ministry of Culture, announces the completion of the 2024 fieldwork season at Erimi-Pitharka, that took place between 29 April to 7 June 2024. The excavations were carried out by an international team of staff and students, directed by Prof. Laerke Recht.The Erimi Pitharka Archaeological Project is run by the University of Graz, in collaboration with Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University, Warsaw (co-directo...
01-07-2024 14:48
Fiscal Accounts of General Government: January-May 2024
Surplus €590,6 mnThe preliminary General Government fiscal results, which are prepared by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) indicate a surplus of €590,6 mn (1,9% of GDP) for the period of January-May 2024, as compared to a surplus of €322,7 mn (1,1% of GDP) that was recorded during the period of January- May 2023.RevenueDuring the period of January-May 2024, total revenue increased by €700,8 mn (+14,9%) and amounted to €5.394,5 mn, compared to €4.693,7 mn in the corresponding per...
01-07-2024 14:26
Revenue from Tourism: April 2024
Revenue from Tourism -0,1%Based on the results of the Passengers Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, revenue from tourism reached €217,4 mn in April 2024, recording a minor decrease of 0,1% as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (€217,6 mn).For the period of January-April 2024, revenue from tourism is estimated at €440,7 mn compared to €417,6 mn in the corresponding period of 2023, recording an increase of 5,5%.Expenditure AnalysisThe average expenditure p...
01-07-2024 14:03
Turnover Index of Retail Trade Except of Motor Vehicles: May 2024
Annual Change +4,5% in Value and +2,6% in VolumeThe Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for May 2024 increased by 4,5% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 1). For the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade increased by 2,6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 2).For the period January-May 2024, the Value Index is estimated to have recorded an increase of 5,3% and the Volume Index an increase of 4,2% compared to the same...
01-07-2024 13:39
Statements by the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Mr Nicodemos Damianou, on welcoming the Digital Cooperation Organization Secretary-General to Cyprus
On behalf of the Government of Cyprus, I extend a warm welcome to the Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), HE Ms Deemah AlYahya, and her delegation to Cyprus. This visit is testament to the strong bonds and shared vision between our country and the DCO and signifies a milestone in our common efforts to enhance digital innovation to the benefit of our economies and societies. In today's rapidly evolving world, digital technologies have become the cornerstone of su...
29-06-2024 11:29
The Chief Scientist for Research Innovation and Technology, Mr Demetrios Skourides, participated in the 2nd Polish-Cypriot Forum on Information Security (POLCYBER 2024), yesterday
The Chief Scientist for Research Innovation and Technology, Mr Demetrios Skourides, presented the Cyprus Vision, Mission, and Ecosystem at the 2nd Polish-Cypriot Forum on Information Security (POLCYBER 2024). The event was organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Lefkosia and the Polish-Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, and with the support of Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), Polish Investment & Trade Agency PPFR Group (PAiH), Commissioner of Communications, Cyprus ...
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