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04-12-2024 15:26
Registered Unemployed: November 2024
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of November 2024, reached 11.087 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for November 2024 reached 10.375 persons remaining at the same level in comparison to the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with November 2023, a decrease of 1.575 persons or 12,4% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of financial and insurance a...
04-12-2024 15:14
The High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Kingdom presented his credentials
The new High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Kingdom, Dr Kyriacos Kouros, presented his credentials to His Majesty King Charles III at an official ceremony held at the Buckingham Palace, in London, on 26 November 2024. During the ceremony, Dr Kouros conveyed the cordial greetings of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, underscoring the historic ties of friendship and cooperation that link Cyprus with the United Kingdom. King Charles III war...
03-12-2024 15:59
Travel Advice of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Syria
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus is closely monitoring the worsening situation in Syria, and notes that the security situation in the country can deteriorate further without warning.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus continues to advise Cypriot nationals to avoid all travel to Syria and, those who wish to depart from the country are strongly encouraged to leave through Lebanon where they can take advantage of available commercial flights. Furth...
03-12-2024 14:08
Results of the Survey on The Usage of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) And E-Commerce in Enterprises 2024
Remote Working-Use of Portable Devices, Remote Access and Meetings Over the Internet During 2024, 84,1% of enterprises with 10 or more persons employed, provided their employees portable devices that allow a mobile connection to the internet using mobile telephone networks. The subscription and usage costs of these devices are being paid either in full or at least up to a limit by the enterprise. (Figure 1)88,1% of all enterprises provide remote access to their e-mail system, 71,7% to the e...
02-12-2024 15:25
Turnover Index of Retail Trade Except of Motor Vehicles: October 2024
Annual Change +4,7% in Value and +4,6% in VolumeThe Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for October 2024 increased by 4,7% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 1). For the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade increased by 4,6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 2). For the period January-October 2024, the Value Index is estimated to have recorded an increase of 5,2% and the Volume Index an increase of 4,1% compared to ...
02-12-2024 15:10
Labour Force Survey (LFS): 3rd quarter 2024
Unemployment 4,5%According to the results of the Labour Force Survey, the labour force in the 3rd quarter of 2024 amounted to 516.127 persons or 65,7% of the population (males 71,0%, females 60,7%) in comparison to 511.596 persons (65,7%) in the corresponding quarter of 2023 (Table 1).The number of employed persons was 493.054 and the employment rate 62,7% (males 68,0%, females 57,8%) in comparison to 483.317 persons (62,1%) in the corresponding quarter of 2023. The number of unemployed per...
02-12-2024 14:47
Quarterly National Accounts: 3rd Quarter 2024
Growth Rate 3,9%The GDP growth rate in real terms during the third quarter of 2024 is positive and it is estimated at 3,9% over the corresponding quarter of 2023. Based on seasonally and working day adjusted data, GDP growth rate in real terms is estimated at 3,8%. Regarding the production approach for the estimation of GDP, the positive growth rate is mainly attributed to the sectors: “Hotels and Restaurants”, “Construction”, “Information and Communication”, “Wholesale and Retail Trade, R...
02-12-2024 12:09
New publications by the office of the Law Commissioner
The Office of the Law Commissioner announces the posting on the Office's website of the following new editions of translations and consolidations:The Children in Conflict with the Law, Laws of 2021 and 2024 - (English translation and consolidation) - ΓΕΝ(Α)-L.210The Central Bank of Cyprus Law, 2002 – (English translation and Consolidation) - ΓΕΝ(Α)-L.211Ο περί της Κεντρικής Τράπεζας της Κύπρου Νόμος του 2022 – (Ενοποίηση) – ΓΕΝ – Ν.74The Transparency in Public Decision-Making Processes a...
02-12-2024 09:03
Temporary suspension of postal services towards Canada
Cyprus Post announces that postal services towards Canada will be suspended temporary with immediately effect for all services, except the Quickpost courier service, due to strike measures that have been taken by the Canadian staff. In addition, delays are expected in the handling and delivery of mail already sent to Canada Post.(NZ/ΕΑθ)
01-12-2024 10:02
Address by the Commissioner for Gender Equality, Ms Josie Christodoulou, at the BPW-Cyprus Conference titled “Empowering Leadership: Unlocking the Impact of Women on Boards”
I would like to thank the Cyprus Federation of Business and Professional Woman (BPW Cyprus) for the invitation to address this conference and for its commitment to promoting gender equality in the key area of business leadership.We have come a long way when it comes to gender equality. However, it is still an undeniable fact that women and men do not enjoy equal access to opportunities in many sectors, including in business and leadership. Women, the majority of the population, are still und...
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