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18-05-2024 22:30
GSP Stadium, Lefkosia, Cyprus
PoR – Coca Cola Cup finalThe President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, attends the OMONOIA Nicosia – PAFOS FC Coca Cola 2023/24 Cup final.
17-05-2024 20:21
Inauguration of the outdoors photographic exhibition of the Press and Information Office of the Republic of Cyprus
The inauguration of the outdoors photographic exhibition of the Press and Information Office of the Republic of Cyprus (PIO), “20 Years of Cyprus’ accession to the EU”, in collaboration with the Lefkosia Municipality, took place this evening.Commencing from Lidinis Street and concluding at the Centre for Information and Training for Employment and Entrepreneurship (KEEAED), the exhibition captures through 137 photos from the PIO’s photo archive the process of Cyprus’ accession to the Europea...
17-05-2024 20:01
Address by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Dr Vasiliki Kassianidou, at the fashion show “ΝΗΜΑΤΑ – The Common Thread”, in Larnaka
I am delighted to be here today, at the Medieval Castle of Larnaka, to address this very important initiative organised by the Philippine Consul, Ms Charmagne Garcia-Laconico, under the name “NHMATA – the Common Thread”; a fashion show for the benefit of the Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (SPAVO) NGO therapeutic educational programs.The conscious blending of ancient motives and traditions with traditional handicrafts and contemporary artistic creation t...
17-05-2024 19:44
Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the inauguration of the outdoors photographic exhibition of the Press and Information Office of the Republic of Cyprus, “20 Years of Cyprus’ Accession to the EU”
Dear Mayor,Excellencies,Distinguished guests,It is with great pleasure to be here today, an event which draws to a close the celebrations held for the momentous 20th anniversary of our country’s accession to the European Union. Initially, I would like to thank the Director, Ms Aliki Stylianou, and the personnel of the Press and Information Office of the Republic of Cyprus for this event, as well as for their valuable contribution to all the events that have been organised so far. I would a...
17-05-2024 18:32
Tourist Arrivals and Returns of Residents of Cyprus from trips abroad: April 2024
Tourist Arrivals -2,7% and Returns of Residents of Cyprus -2,1% Tourist ArrivalsThe arrivals of tourists reached 333.563 in April 2024 compared to 342.736 in April 2023, recording a decrease of 2,7%. For the period of January – April 2024, arrivals of tourists totaled 748.814 compared to 736.629 in the corresponding period of 2023, recording an increase of 1,7%. Arrivals from the United Kingdom were the main source of tourism for April 2024, with a share of 35,3% (117.902) of total arri...
17-05-2024 18:18
Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices: April 2024
Annual Rate of Change 2,1%The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose by 2,1% between April 2023 and April 2024, and increased by 1,4% in the month between March 2024 and April 2024. For the period January – April 2024, the HICP rose by 2,0% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1)Note: The HICP in Euro area for the last month is based on EUROSTAT’s estimation (flash estimate). Compared to April 2023, the largest positive changes were noted in Restaura...
17-05-2024 17:41
Τhe High Commissioner of Cyprus to Zambia, Mozambique and Botswana presents his credentials
The High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus, with residence in Pretoria, Mr Antonis Mandritis, presented his credentials to Zambia, Mozambique and Botswana.Mr Mandritis presented his credentials to President Hakainde Hichilema in a special ceremony which took place at the Presidential Palace in Lusaka. In Mozambique, the Cypriot High Commissioner presented his credentials to President Filipe Nyusi at a ceremony which took place at the Presidential Palace in Maputo. Finally, Mr Mandritis ...
17-05-2024 16:16
Price Index of Construction Materials: April 2024
Annual Change -1,57%The Price Index of Construction Materials for April 2024 reached 117,22 units (base year 2021=100), recording a marginal increase of 0,02% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded a decrease of 1,57%. By main commodity category, decreases were recorded in metallic products (-7,23%) whereas increases were observed in electromechanical products (2,29%), minerals (1,02%), mineral products (0,63%) and products of wood...
17-05-2024 14:24
The Ambassador of Cyprus to Iceland presents his credentials
The new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Iceland, with residence in Copenhagen, Mr Iacovos Giragosian, presented his credentials to the President of Iceland, Mr Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson, during an official ceremony held on 7 May 2024 at Bessastaðir, the Presidential Residence.During the private audience that followed, Ambassador Giragosian conveyed to President Jóhannesson the warm greetings of the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and expressed his commitment t...
17-05-2024 14:19
The High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus presented his credentials to the Republic of Nauru
The High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus, based in Canberra, Mr Antonis Sammoutis, presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Nauru, Mr David Adeang on April 29th 2024.During the presentation ceremony, the High Commissioner conveyed the personal greetings of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, to the President and the people of Nauru. He also referred to the cooperation between the two countries both in the framework of the United Nati...
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