Recent News
Press Releases
13-04-2024 10:03
Welcome speech by the Commissioner for the Environment, Ms Antonia Theodosiou, at the “Cosmonautics Day Celebration” at the Cyprus Planetarium, yesterday
On the occasion of the International Astronautics Day I would like to congratulate you for the excellent organisation of today’s events and above all for this wonderful work that is being done here at the Planetarium that puts Cyprus on the map of astronomy and education in environmental and scientific matters.The humanity only realised the magnitude of climate change (climate chaos in contemporary terms) when we were able to see the earth from above in the 1960’s. It was only then that the ...
13-04-2024 09:37
Press Release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Travel Advisories for Israel and Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon and Iran
In light of developments in the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds Cypriot citizens that the following travel advisories remain in effect:• Israel and Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) of 8 October 2023.Avoid:(a) all non-essential travel to Israel;(b) all travel to Gaza and all non-essential travel to the Nablus and Jenin areas of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.• Lebanon of 29 October 2023Avoid all travel.• Iran of 25 October 2022.Avoid all non-essential travel.(MF...
12-04-2024 13:33
Monthly Economic Indicators: January–February 2024
The Statistical Service announces the publication of the bimonthly bulletin “Monthly Economic Indicators” for the period January-February 2024. The bulletin includes the most important short-term economic indicators for the Cyprus Economy, for the latest months up to February 2024, as well as comparative data for the last four years, which were available until the 11th of April 2024.Note: The Trend component depicts the long-term evolution of the series, that can be observed over a long per...
11-04-2024 19:20
Official visit of the Foreign Minister of Andorra to Cyprus
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Andorra, Mrs Imma Tor Faus, will pay an official visit to Cyprus tomorrow, following an invitation by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Konstantinos Kombos.In the framework of the visit, the two Ministers will have a private meeting, followed by extended consultations with the participation of delegations of the two Ministries. After the consultations, the two Ministers will make statements to the media. Afterwards, Mr Kombos will host a working lunch wit...
11-04-2024 12:48
Government Employment by Category: March 2024
Total Employment: 54.751In March 2024 total government employment reached 54.751 persons. In the Civil Service 23.208 persons were employed, in the Educational Service 17.617 persons and in Security Forces 13.926 persons. In the Civil Service there were 12.013 permanent personnel, 4.269 employees with contracts of indefinite duration, 1.289 employees with contracts of definite duration and 5.637 hourly paid workers. Permanent personnel represented the highest percentage of total employees i...
11-04-2024 11:14
Welcoming speech by the Commissioner for the Environment, Ms Antonia Theodosiou, at the “Landscape resilience workshop”
Dear Director of the CERIDES Centre-of-Excellence, Prof. Boustras;Dear Distinguished Speakers and Presenters of the Workshop, from abroad and from Cyprus;Dear Attendees-Participants from the various Agencies, Services, Organised Groups and Stakeholders;The impacts of climate change are daily news to such an extent, that we now speak about climate crisis. Especially regarding droughts and wildfires, we see and feel the extreme pressures on our societies, particularly on farmers and forester...
11-04-2024 10:38
Opening Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Michael Damianos, at the 10th Ministerial Meeting of the Small Country Initiative – WHO, Euro region
Distinguished Regional General,Distinguished European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety,Distinguished Health Ministers,Esteemed delegates and honourable guests,It is a great honour for me to extend my warmest welcome to each one of you to this pivotal gathering, hosted by the Republic of Cyprus in partnership with the World Health Organisation. Today, we come together not only as representatives of our respective countries, but also as drivers of a shared vision, that of ensuring he...
11-04-2024 10:34
Announcement by the Department of Antiquities: Hala Sultan Mosque not accessible to visitors today
The Department of Antiquities, Deputy Ministry of Culture, announces that due to an organised visit by a large number of pilgrims, the Mosque of Hala Sultan in Larnaka will not be accessible to the general public today, Thursday 11th April, from 10:30 to 15:00.We apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused.(GS/AP)
10-04-2024 14:10
Building Permits: January 2024
Decrease both in Area (2,4%) and in Value (8,3%) The Statistical Service announces that the number of building permits authorized by the municipal authorities and the district administration offices during January 2024 stood at 587. The total value of these permits reached €221,3 million and the total area 198,2 thousand square metres. These building permits provide for the construction of 834 dwelling units. Compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, the number of building p...
09-04-2024 14:25
Foreign Trade Statistics: January 2024 (Final Data) and February 2024 (Provisional Data)
February 2024, Provisional DataTotal imports of goods in February 2024 were €841,1 mn as compared to €770,5 mn in February 2023, recording an increase of 9,2%. Imports from other EU member states were €543,8 mn and from third countries €297,3 mn, compared to €536,2 mn and €234,2 mn respectively in February 2023. Imports in February 2024 include the transfer of economic ownership of vessels, with total value of €1,9 mn as compared to €56,8 mn in February 2023.Total exports of goods in Februa...
PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICE
