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04-04-2024 10:46
Announcement by the Department of Labour Inspection on dust episode – 4 April 2024
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 4 April 2024, 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 ...
03-04-2024 13:47
Turnover Index of Retail Trade Except Motor Vehicles: January and February 2024
Annual Change +5,8% in Value and +5,1% in Volume in FebruaryThe Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for February 2024 increased by 5,8% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 1). For the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade increased by 5,1% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 2).For the period January-February 2024, the Value Index is estimated to have recorded an increase of 5,4% and the Volume Index an increase of 4,7...
03-04-2024 13:30
Announcement by the Department of Antiquities
The Department of Antiquities, Deputy Ministry of Culture, announces that the sanitary facilities of the archaeological site of Kourion will not be available from 8th April 2024, for a period of four (4) weeks, due to maintenance works. Biological toilets will be available.The Department apologises for the inconvenience.(MS/EP)
03-04-2024 12:15
Announcement by the Cyprus Organization for Standardization regarding the International Conference on Sustainable Finance
The “International Conference on Sustainable Finance” is set to take place on Tuesday, April 9th. This conference, focusing on "International Perspectives on Sustainable Finance," and organised by ISO & CYS, is poised to be a pivotal moment for the Cypriot business and finance community.The significance of this conference cannot be overstated, especially for Cyprus, a nation increasingly prioritising sustainable development in its economic agenda. Attending this event is not just advisab...
03-04-2024 11:21
Announcement by the Department of Labour Inspection on dust episode – 3 April 2024
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, April 3rd 2024, 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.Emp...
02-04-2024 18:30
UAE - Cyprus Joint statement on World Central Kitchen staff killed by Israeli strike
In a statement issued today, the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Cyprus expressed their profound condemnation over Israel’s strike on humanitarian aid workers of the World Central Kitchen (WCK), and conveyed their deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims and their countries, and to the management and staff of WCK, as well as their wishes for a speedy recovery of the injured. The UAE and Cyprus strongly denounced all acts of violence against humanitarian work...
02-04-2024 17:25
Press remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Konstantinos Kombos, following his meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Mr Péter Szijjártó
Dear Minister, Dear Péter,It is a great pleasure to welcome you back in Cyprus. I believe this is your sixth visit to Nicosia and it is always a pleasure to have you here. Of course, today's visit is a bit different, because we are inaugurating the Hungarian Embassy in Nicosia, in reciprocity to the reopening of our Embassy in Budapest. And this, of course, is evidence of the progress achieved over the last few years at the bilateral level and that is, of course, partly attributed to you pe...
02-04-2024 15:30
Statement by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the JRCC at a joint press conference with the President of the European Parliament, Ms Roberta Metsola
Dear Roberta, I welcome you today in Cyprus, here at the Joint Rescue and Coordination Centre (JRCC), on what has turned out to be a very sombre day.Early this morning we have learnt the news of the deaths of seven humanitarian aid workers working for World Central Kitchen (WCK) in Gaza, trying to deliver desperately needed assistance. WCK is one of our crucial partners in sending much needed humanitarian assistance to Gaza and on implementing the Amalthea initiative. I express our sincere c...
02-04-2024 15:00
The President of the European Parliament at the joint press conference with the President of the Republic at the JRCC
"Cyprus is Europe's primary gateway to the Middle East, Asia and Africa. And as we can see today, it is also the departure point for the critical “Amaltheia” initiative. What happens here is a precise translation of our European values; solidarity, peace, united in the defence of our common humanity.The situation on the ground remains desperate. Too many innocent people have died. Just this morning, we woke up to the tragic news of more aid workers killed. We must use all our resources to ge...
02-04-2024 13:33
Average Monthly Earnings of Employees: 4th Quarter 2023
Annual Change 6,2%Based on provisional data, the average gross monthly earnings of employees during the fourth quarter of 2023, amounted to €2.693 compared to €2.535 during the fourth quarter of 2022, i.e. an increase of 6,2% is observed.The average gross monthly earnings during the fourth quarter of 2023, seasonally adjusted, are estimated at €2.402 and compared to the third quarter of 2023 they are increased by 1,6%. Note: From the 1st quarter of 2023 onwards, data are provisional.The ...
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