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12-12-2024 13:41

Monthly Economic Developments: January-October 2024

The Statistical Service announces the publication of the bimonthly bulletin “Monthly Economic Developments” for the period January-October 2024. The bulletin includes the most important economic developments for the Cyprus Economy for the latest months up to October 2024, as well as comparative data for the last four years, which were available until the 11th of December 2024.Note: The Trend component depicts the long-term evolution of the series that can be observed over a long period of t...

12-12-2024 12:09

Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the opening of the 2nd International Defence and Security Conference “BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2024”

It is with great pleasure that I address you today at the opening of the 2nd International Defence and Security Conference “BATTLEFIELD ReDEFiNED 2024.” This two-day conference serves as a platform to explore the pivotal role of the defence industry in shaping the future security, stability, and prosperity of our country, our region, and Europe as a whole. At the same time, this Conference presents an excellent opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the Cyprus defence industry.The ongo...

11-12-2024 21:14

Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the event for the United Nations’ Association of Cyprus on the United Nations and Human Rights

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you today to the Presidential Palace for this annual gathering celebrating the United Nations (UN) and Human Rights.At the outset, I would like to express my deep appreciation to all the members of the United Nations Association of Cyprus and especially to its President, Dr Christos Theodoulou, for organising today’s event.As it is customary, this event is held under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Cyprus and is taking place here, at...

11-12-2024 20:35

Remarks delivered by the Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Vasiliki Kassianidou, at Harvey Mudd College

Claremont, California, 10th December 2024 Today is the culmination of a joint effort that started more than seven years ago. I am therefore truly happy and moved to be here with you today. Allow me to say a few words to explain what brings me, the ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus in the United States (US) and officers from the Department of Antiquities and the Deputy Ministry of Culture of Cyprus to Claremont, almost 7500 miles from our home.The story begins in 1912 when Colonel Seeley ...

11-12-2024 17:12

Government Employment by Category: November 2024

Total Employment: 55.243In November 2024 total government employment reached 55.243 persons. For the period January-November 2024, average total government employment reached 54.229 persons, marking an increase of 1.698 persons (3,2%) compared to the corresponding period of 2023. This increase is mainly attributed to the increase of the Educational Service casual staff, due to the abolition of the purchase of services regime in the supporting programs of the Ministry of Education, Sport and ...

11-12-2024 12:33

Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income between the Republic of Cyprus and the Sultanate of Oman

The Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income has been signed today, 8th of December 2024, in Muscat of Oman, between the Republic of Cyprus and the Sultanate of Oman. The Treaty was signed by Mr Andreas Kakouris the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus, and by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, on behalf of the Sult...

10-12-2024 15:23

Foreign Trade Statistics: September 2024 (Final Data) and October 2024 (Provisional Data)

October 2024, Provisional DataTotal imports of goods in October 2024 were €1.209,9 mn as compared to €1.057,0 mn in October 2023, recording an increase of 14,5%. Imports from other European Union (EU) member states were €615,7 mn and from third countries €594,1 mn, compared to €640,2 mn and €416,7 mn respectively in October 2023. Imports in October 2024 include the transfer of economic ownership of vessels, with total value of €63,3 mn as compared to €21,6 mn in October 2023.Total exports o...

10-12-2024 14:53

The President of the Republic of Cyprus met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

A wide range of important issues pertaining to the cooperation between the Republic of Cyprus and the United Kingdom (UK) were discussed, today, during the meeting at the Presidential Palace in Lefkosia between the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and the Prime Minister of the UK Sir Kier Starmer, who paid a working visit to Cyprus.The visit by the British Prime Minister is considered historic, as it is the first visit by a British Prime Minister to the Republic of Cyprus...

10-12-2024 14:34

The President of the Republic of Cyprus met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Sir Keir Starmer, who is paying a working visit to Cyprus, at the Presidential Palace, in Lefkosia.Following a welcoming ceremony where the national guard paid honours and the national anthems were performed, the British Prime Minister laid a wreath at the monument of Archbishop Makarios III.Welcoming the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, President Chr...

10-12-2024 13:24

Statement by the Commissioner for Gender Equality of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms Josie Christodoulou, following the release of the Gender Equality Index 2024

According to the Gender Equality Index 2024 of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), which was presented today at the Gender Equality Forum in Brussels, Cyprus was upgraded to the 20th position among the 27 European Union (EU) member states, from the 21st position it held in 2023. The Report confirms the steady progress made by our country in the field of gender equality, as also noted by other reports, such as the report of the World Economic Forum, which has upgraded our countr...

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