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25-02-2024 09:50

The Ambassador of Cyprus to Austria presented his credentials

The new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Republic of Austria, Andreas Ignatiou, presented his credentials to the Federal President of the Republic Austria, Dr Alexander Van der Bellen, during an official ceremony, which took place in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna on 20 February 2024. Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Ignatiou conveyed to President Van der Bellen the warm greetings of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and extended an invitation ...

23-02-2024 14:58

Criminal statistics 2022

Police statisticsCases of serious offencesThe number of serious offences reported to the Police in 2022 was 5.402, of which 5.332 were found to be true cases, while in 2021 the number of serious offences reported was 4.580, of which 4.512 were true cases. Both in 2022 and in 2021, the offences against property constitute the largest group of offences, accounting for 39,8% and 37,5% of serious offences respectively, followed by offences injurious to the public in general, accounting for 19,4...

22-02-2024 18:48

Message by H.E. the President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms. Annita Demetriou on the occasion of the “European Conference for Gender Budgeting: Achievements, Challenges, The Way Forward”

Thursday, 22 February, 2024 – 9.30 a.m.University of Cyprus: Senate Council Building “Anastasios Leventis”Esteemed Commissioner for Gender Equality,Honorable Moderator of the Cyprus Gender Budgeting Platform,Respected Members of the Academic Community,Distinguished Experts on Gender Issues,Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,I consider it a privilege to be among such prominent figures and personalities, gathered here to address the fundamental topic of gender budgeting in governmental policies, w...

22-02-2024 12:47

Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices: January 2024

The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) rose by 2,1% between January 2023 and January 2024, and decreased by 1,2% in the month between December 2023 and January 2023. (Table 1)Note: The HICP in Euro area for the last month is based on EUROSTAT’s estimation (flash estimate).Compared to January 2023, the largest positive change was noted in Restaurants and Hotels (5,8%), whereas the largest negative change was noted in Transport (-1,3%). (Table 1)Compared to December 2023, the larges...

22-02-2024 11:29

Address by the Commissioner for Gender Equality, Ms Josie Christodoulou, at the European Conference for Gender Budgeting. Achievements, Challenges, the way forward

On behalf of the President of the Republic, I warmly congratulate the Cyprus Gender Budget Platform and Ms Mary Pyrgou, for taking the initiative to organise this two-day European conference. Such initiatives confirm the common aim to accelerate the efforts towards gender equality. Public discussions and sharing experiences are crucial elements of our common agenda.The Cyprus Government has set gender equality high on its priorities and since March 2023 we are working hard, we are creating ...

21-02-2024 14:30

Generation and treatment of municipal solid waste 2022

Increase of 5% in the generation of municipal waste in 2022The Statistical Service estimates that the total amount of municipal solid waste generated in Cyprus in 2022 stood at 615 thousand tonnes compared to 585 thousand tonnes in 2021, recording an increase of 5%.From the total amount of 469 thousand tonnes treated in 2022, 77,5% was disposed in landfills, 17,2% was used for recycling, 3,1% was used for energy recovery purposes and 2,2% was composted.The average municipal waste generati...

21-02-2024 14:21

Keynote Speech by the Minister of Environment, Dr Maria Panayiotou, at the Joint Forum for Security Cooperation (FSC) – Permanent Council Security Meeting – Security Dialogue on “Environment and Security”

It is a great pleasure to be here at today’s joint Forum for Security Cooperation (FSC) –Permanent Council Security Meeting, and to have the opportunity to address this esteemed audience.Environment and security have become all the more relevant and are thus a policy area which cannot be ignored; a global issue that requires a global response. In many regions of the world, the impacts of climate change are exacerbating conditions that threaten peace and security. Rising temperatures, extende...

21-02-2024 10:15

Announcement by the Department of Postal Services regarding the final notice for rent payment of P.O. Boxes

The Department of Postal Services would like to inform P.O. Box lessees that the rent for the period 1st January – 31st December2024 must be paid before 29th February 2024. Rent may be prepaid for two or three years. The rent is payable at any Post Office, regardless of where the P.O. Box is located. Lessees of P.O. Boxes may also pay by sending a cheque to the Accounts section of the Department of Postal Services, 1900 Lefkosia.On-line payments can be made only through www.jccsmart.com, at ...

21-02-2024 09:44

Νew publications by the Office of the Law Commissioner

The Office of the Law Commissioner has recently published the following editions:Οι περί Ραδιοεπικοινωνιών Νόμοι του 2002 έως 2022 – (Ενοποίηση) –ΓΕΝ – Ν.71The Radiocommunications Laws of 2002 to 2022 – (English translation and consolidation) - ΓΕΝ(Α) – L.197The Trade Marks Regulations, 2020 – (English translation) – ΓΕΝ(Α) –P.I.91(MS/GS)

20-02-2024 20:50

Photo Album - PoR – Inauguration of Adonis Christoforou photographic exhibition

The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, addresses the inauguration of the photographic exhibition with works by Adonis Christoforou, at the Strovolos Cultural Centre.

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