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30-05-2024 08:44
2024 Elections – Publication of poll results is prohibited
The Chief Returning Officer announces that, in accordance with the applicable electoral legislation, the publication of poll results, directly or indirectly related to the Elections, is prohibited seven (7) days before the date of the elections.Therefore, the publication of any poll must be made by midnight on Saturday, 1 June 2024.(EP)
29-05-2024 09:47
Elections 2024 - Information for citizens on www.elections.gov.cy
The Chief Returning Officer reminds citizens that all information regarding the upcoming Elections of 9 June is posted on the special Elections website at www.elections.gov.cy.Through the above website, voters can be informed, inter alia, about the election procedures, the polling station(s) where they will vote, the elections in which they are entitled to vote, the number of preference crosses in each of them and the correct way to vote. In addition, citizens can find sample ballot papers f...
28-05-2024 13:39
Toast by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the official lunch in honour of the Amir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at the Presidential Palace
It is a true pleasure to welcome you, Your Highness, and your esteemed delegation to Cyprus and to the Presidential Palace.It is also a unique honour to reciprocate the warm and exceptional hospitality that Your Highness has afforded my delegation and myself during my official visit to Doha last November.Cyprus and Qatar are linked by geography and are part of the same neighbourhood. We are both advocates of diplomacy, dialogue and cooperation, and we respond to the challenges in our region...
28-05-2024 13:10
The Joint Expedition of the Warsaw and Jagiellonian Universities in Nea Pafos in Consortium with the Warsaw University of Technology – Season 2023
Director: Professor Ewdoksia Papuci-WładykaThe Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announce the joint expedition of the University of Warsaw (UW) and the Jagiellonian University in Kraków (JU) operating in Pafos in consortium with the Warsaw University of Technology (WUT) has completed the fourth research season implementing the project: “MA-P Maloutena and Agora in the layout of Pafos: modelling the cityscape of the Hellenistic and Roman Capital of Cyprus” (MA-P). Th...
28-05-2024 12:43
The President of the Republic of Cyprus met with the Amir of the State of Qatar
The mutual will to strengthen bilateral relations between Cyprus and Qatar, particularly in the fields of economy and investment, was discussed today between the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and the Amir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is paying his first official visit to Cyprus, following an invitation by President Christodoulides.The Amir of the State of Qatar arrived at the Presidential Palace at 11:20 a.m., accompanied by ...
28-05-2024 10:59
Joint Statement of the Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries of MED9 under the Cyprus Presidency
Τhe representations of Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain convened in Brussels on March 25 and April 29, 2024. Acknowledging the profound concerns of our farmers and recognising the significant challenges they currently face, we have engaged in discussions aimed at a more ambitious and result-oriented approach for supporting farmers and agriculture in the EU.To rebuild trust with our farmers, we must provide appropriate and timely solutions for streng...
28-05-2024 10:29
Elections 2024 – Accessible polling booths for voters in wheelchairs
The Chief Returning Officer reminds that, in order to facilitate voters in wheelchairs, a number of special polling booths have been secured so as to enable them to exercise their right to vote unhindered. At the same time, the Cyprus Paraplegics Organisation (O.P.A.K.) has secured the details of its members so that they can be provided with facilities at the polling stations where they will be allocated. Those who use a wheelchair but are not members of the O.P.A.K. are urged to contact th...
27-05-2024 13:31
Imports, sales and stocks of petroleum products: April 2024
Annual Change in Sales 9,0 % In April 2024, the total sales of petroleum products amounted to 115.028 tonnes, recording an increase of 9,0% compared to April 2023. An increase was observed in the provisions of marine gasoil (27,5%) and aviation kerosene (6,4%) as well as in the sales of heavy and light fuel oil (59,3% and 39,1%, respectively), asphalt (40,7%), motor gasoline (6,9%) and road diesel (4,9%). On the contrary, a drop was recorded in the sales of kerosene (-59,9%), heating gasoil ...
27-05-2024 11:35
Address by the Deputy Minister of Shipping, Ms Marina Hadjimanolis, at the 2024 General Assembly of Europa Uomo
24 May 2024, ItalyIt is with great pleasure that I am here with you today, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the 2024 General Assembly of Europa Uomo, especially to celebrate together the 20th anniversary of the foundation of Europa Uomo.Prostate cancer is the most common oncological disease in male population. We all know that there was a time that nobody knew what it meant or really cared about it.Our Government is working closely with Eur...
27-05-2024 10:13
Elections 2024 – Candidates representatives at polling stations
The Chief Returning Officer announces that, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable electoral legislation, candidates may be present in person at the polling station during the voting and/or the sorting and counting of votes or may appoint a representative by completing the forms ΕΤΑΕΚ 16 and ΕΤΑΕΚ 17, respectively.To this end, parties/independent candidates who wish to appoint a representative are invited to forward to the Returning Officer of the relevant electoral constituency...
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