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24-04-2024 13:05

Announcement by the Department of Labour Inspection on dust episode

High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people, and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.The employers, base...

22-04-2024 14:42

Excessive deficit procedure and annual accounts of General Government: 2023

Surplus €918,7 mnThe Statistical Service announces the fiscal results for 2023, which have been audited and verified within the Excessive Deficit Procedure framework of the European Commission.The results for 2023 indicate a fiscal surplus of €918,7 mn, which corresponds to 3,1% of GDP and a fiscal debt of €23.036,4 mn, which corresponds to 77,3% of GDP.RevenueIn 2023, total revenue increased by €1.374,0 mn (+11,9%) and amounted to €12.913,8 mn, compared to €11.539,8 mn in 2022.In detai...

19-04-2024 19:06

Closing reception speech by the Deputy Minister of Shipping, Ms Marina Hadjimanolis, at the inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting

Honourable Rt Patricia Scotland KC, Secretary General of the Commonwealth,Honourable Ministers and Heads of Delegations,Distinguished guests,Ladies and gentlemen,As we draw this inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministerial Meeting to a close, I stand before you with a profound sense of gratitude and optimism. Your active participation and insightful contributions have not only enriched our discussions but have also set a course towards a more sustainable ocean future.I extend my deepest appr...

19-04-2024 16:42

PIO e-mail Αlerts service is suspended

Please be informed that the sending of e-mail Αlerts to subscribed users whenever new content is uploaded on the PIO website is temporarily suspended due to a serious technical problem.(IA/NGian)

19-04-2024 11:02

Commonwealth and Cyprus sign Memorandum of Understanding on Blue Charter Centre of Excellence

The Commonwealth and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Blue Charter Centre of Excellence in Larnaka, to strengthen governance for a sustainable blue economy and support scientific research on ocean protection.Under Cyprus, the Centre of Excellence will take an active lead in developing policies around marine conservation, restoration and sustainable resource management that will benefit Commonwealth island and c...

19-04-2024 10:12

Opening Remarks by the Deputy Minister of Shipping, Ms Marina Hadjimanolis, at the inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting (COMM)

Your Excellency Commonwealth Secretary General,Honourable Ministers and Heads of Delegations,Distinguished guests,Ladies and gentlemen,I would like to express my warmest welcome and gratitude to all of you for attending this inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting in Cyprus.Cyprus expressed its willingness and readiness to organise and host a Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting for promoting a sustainable agenda for our seas and oceans, following the Commonwealth Heads of Government ...

19-04-2024 10:05

Opening remarks by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment, Dr Maria Panayiotou, at the inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting (COMM)

Your Excellency Commonwealth Secretary General,Honourable Ministers and Heads of Delegations,Distinguished guests,Ladies and gentlemen,It is a privilege and an honour to welcome you to the inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting, here in this legendary birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite, which lies on the adjacent beautiful coastline of Cyprus. I would like to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to all of you for gathering here today to share our experiences and our progress ...

18-04-2024 19:32

Address by the Minister Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment, Dr Maria Panayiotou, at the inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting

I am deeply honoured to address this esteemed gathering at the inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting, where we have convened to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time: the protection and the sustainable use of our oceans and marine ecosystems. As representatives of the diverse nations within the Commonwealth, we share a collective responsibility to safeguard these vital resources for current and future generations.Our seas and our oceans are not only a source of ins...

18-04-2024 19:32

Speech of the Deputy Minister of Shipping, Ms Marina Hadjimanolis, at the opening reception of the inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting

Honourable Rt Patricia Scotland KC, Secretary General of the Commonwealth,Your excellency Prime Minister of Tonga,Honourable Ministers,Esteemed guests,Good evening and welcome to the beautiful island of Cyprus.Allow me to extend a heartfelt welcome and sincere appreciation to each one of you for embracing this inaugural Commonwealth Ocean Ministers Meeting in Cyprus with your presence.Cyprus is honoured to have the opportunity to host and organise this significant gathering, stemming fr...

18-04-2024 14:04

Price Index of Construction Materials: March 2024

Annual Change -1,70%The Price Index of Construction Materials for March 2024 reached 117,19 units (base year 2021=100), recording an increase of 0,21% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded a decrease of 1,70%. By main commodity category, decreases were recorded in metallic products (-6,45%) and products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (-0,59%), whereas increases were observed in minerals (1,22%), electromecha...

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