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17-05-2024 14:15

The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Nepal presents his credentials

The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Nepal, with residence in New Delhi, Mr Evagoras Vryonides, presented his credentials to the President of Nepal, Mr Ramchandra Paudel, in an official ceremony held on 13 May 2024 in Kathmandu.Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Vryonides conveyed to President Paudel the warm greetings of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and of the people of Cyprus, as well as expressing gratitude for Nepal’s consistent support in...

17-05-2024 13:35

Statement by the Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Cyprus on the outcome of the Ministerial Summit “Migration and Syria Dynamics”

Dear media representatives,Thank you for your presence and your interest in today’s Summit, where we had the pleasure of welcoming Ministers and high-ranking officials from Greece, the Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Italy, Denmark and Malta. The Summit is an initiative of the Republic of Cyprus and is the result of bilateral contacts that I have been conducting over the last few months with my counterparts, Ministers responsible for migration and asylum issues.The countries invited and pa...

17-05-2024 10:43

Joint Statement: Ministerial Summit on External Dimension of Migration: the question on Syria

Nicosia, 16-17 May 2024On the occasion of the Ministerial Summit held in Nicosia, Cyprus, on 16-17 May 2024, participating Member States in the Summit, namely Austria, Czech Republic, Republic of Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta and Poland, reinstate their common commitment in strengthening their joint efforts in addressing the challenges stemming from irregular migration. Thus, we have agreed on the following elements, as part of a realistic and sustainable approach on the external dimension of...

16-05-2024 15:44

Address by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Dr Vasiliki Kassianidou, at the Round table conference titled “Cultural Landscape as a powerful factor in the circular economy”, in Skarinou

It is with great pleasure that I am here today with you to address the round table discussion on the “Cultural landscape as a powerful factor in the circular economy”, organized by Laona Foundation and Larnaka and Famagusta Districts Development Agency.The Deputy Ministry of Culture will always support any initiative that showcases our culture and contributes to the advancement of cultural tourism, creating a new and promising space for cultural, social, and economic development for Cyprus t...

16-05-2024 14:46

Labour Market Indicators

CYSTAT announces the electronic publication "Labour Market Indicators, May 2024"(EL).The publication contains a summarised collection of the main indicators concerning employment, unemployment, earnings, labour costs and the economy of Cyprus for the years 2016-2023 and is available in Greek, on CYSTAT’s web portal.(IA/ΝGian)

16-05-2024 10:19

Award for the Amalthea Plan from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM), in the framework of this year's annual awards to personalities and organisations whose actions contribute substantially to the achievement of the objectives of the Assembly, awarded the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Constantinos Kombos, in recognition of the initiative of Cyprus to create a maritime corridor for the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, through the implementation of the Amalthea Plan.The award...

15-05-2024 13:44

GDP Growth Rate: 1st Quarter 2024 (Flash Estimate)

Growth Rate 3,5%The GDP growth rate in real terms during the first quarter of 2024 is positive and it is estimated at 3,5% over the corresponding quarter of 2023. Based on seasonally and working day adjusted data, GDP growth rate in real terms is estimated at 3,3%.The positive GDP growth rate is mainly attributed to the sectors: “Hotels and Restaurants”, “Wholesale and Retail Trade, Repair of Motor Vehicles”, “Information and Communication”, “Construction”, “Arts, Entertainment and Recreati...

15-05-2024 12:27

Renewing the registration license for self-service establishments

The Deputy Ministry of Tourism announces that the process of renewing the registration license for self-service establishments has begun. The whole process is completed solely through the online platform of the Deputy Ministry.According to the relevant legislation, the application for renewal must be submitted within three (3) months prior to the expiration of the registration license, and upon renewal, it will be valid for five (5) years. Late renewal applications will not be accepted. In s...

14-05-2024 13:35

Building Permits: February 2024

The Statistical Service announces that the number of building permits authorized by the municipal authorities and the district administration offices during February 2024 stood at 706. The total value of these permits reached €248,9 million and the total area 202,6 thousand square metres. These building permits provide for the construction of 919 dwelling units.During the period January – February 2024, 1.293 building permits were issued compared to 1.143 in the corresponding period of the p...

14-05-2024 11:33

Welcome remarks by the Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Ms Marilena Raouna, at the ESDC course on “The Challenges of securing maritime areas for the European Union: a focus on the Eastern Mediterranean region”, at the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre

It is with great pleasure that I join you today and I am delighted for the opportunity to address this pertinent and timely three-day course on a crucially important issue, namely “The challenges of securing maritime areas for the European Union (EU) with a focus on the Eastern Mediterranean region”.Prior to diving into the theme at hand, I wish to thank the Cyprus Security & Defence Academy (CSDA) and the French Institute for Advanced Studies in National Defence (IHEDN) for organising t...

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