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14-02-2024 17:27
Press remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Constantinos Kombos, following his meeting with the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr Riad Malki
Dear Minister,Dear Riad,It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Cyprus.This is the fifth time we are meeting in the last six months. The last time that we met was three weeks ago in Brussels.Today’s bilateral meeting focused on the developments in the Middle East. We have been briefed by His Excellency as regards the current situation.Before going to that, I would like to make a point about part of the discussions which was on the developments regarding the Cyprus Problem and the arriva...
14-02-2024 13:11
GDP Growth Rate: 4th Quarter 2023 (Flash Estimate)
Growth Rate 2,1%The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate in real terms during the fourth quarter of 2023 is positive and it is estimated at 2,1% over the corresponding quarter of 2022. Based on seasonally and working day adjusted data, GDP growth rate in real terms is estimated at 2,3%.The positive GDP growth rate is mainly attributed to the sectors: "Hotels and Restaurants", "Transport and Storage", "Wholesale and Retail Trade, Repair of Motor Vehicles", "Information and Communication"...
14-02-2024 10:26
Art educational program for children 7-12 years at the State Gallery of Contemporary Art – Majestic: February - March 2024
Applying contemporary practices of art and museum education, the program “Saturday Mornings: Fun at the Gallery", which is being implemented by the Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture, aims to demonstrate various ways of approaching contemporary artistic creation by children aged 7-12 years.Through interactive Artist Talks and the children's interaction with a number of guest contemporary artists and their practice, it seeks to develop artistic literacy and a...
14-02-2024 10:05
EMA confirms recommendation for non-renewal of authorisation for Duchenne muscular dystrophy medicine Translarna
Following re-examination, EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has confirmed its initial reccomendation to not renew the conditional marketing authorisation for Translarna (ataluren). This medicine is used for treating patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy whose disease is caused by a type of genetic defect called a ‘nonsense mutation’ in the dystrophin gene.The initial recommendation followed the full re-evaluation of Translarna’s benefits and risks during the renewal of its marketing...
13-02-2024 14:43
Working visit of the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs to Cyprus
The Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Riad Malki, will pay a working visit to Cyprus on Wednesday 14 February 2024, following an invitation by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Constantinos Kombos.During the visit, Minister Kombos will hold a tête-à-tête meeting with his Palestinian counterpart, followed by consultations in extended format with the participation of delegations from the two Ministries. Press statements will take place at the end of the consultations. Afterwards, M...
13-02-2024 13:11
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at an event to mark the 75th anniversary of the closing of the detention camps for Jewish Holocaust survivors in Cyprus
At the outset, I would like to thank the Ministry of Defence and the Embassy of Israel for organising this commemorative event.A few days ago, we marked 75 years since the closing of the detention camps for the Jewish Holocaust survivors in Cyprus. The gathering of this year carries a profound meaning as it is the first such occasion after the inconceivable terrorist attacks of October 7 which we condemned in the strongest possible terms.These camps, 12 in total, were situated across Cyprus...
13-02-2024 11:15
Announcement by the Department of Labour Inspection on dust episode – 13 February 2024
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 13 February 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 the 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...
12-02-2024 21:33
The President of the Republic hosted a state banquet in honour of the President of Germany
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, hosted tonight, at the Presidential Palace, a state banquet in honour of the President of Germany, Mr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who pays a state visit to Cyprus, the first ever state visit of a German President to the Republic of Cyprus.In his toast at the banquet the President of the Republic said: “I would like to once again extend a very warm welcome to the President of Germany, Mr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and his esteemed delegation...
12-02-2024 14:02
Statements by the President of the Republic and the President of Germany
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and the President of Germany, Mr Frank-Walter Steinmeier made statements to the media today, following their tête-à-tête meeting and the extended talks between their delegations, at the Presidential Palace.In his statements to the media, welcoming Mr Steinmeier on his first official visit to Cyprus as President of Germany, President Christodoulides noted, inter alia, his satisfaction regarding the close cooperation between the two coun...
12-02-2024 09:36
Announcement by the Department of Labour Inspection on dust in the atmosphere
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 12 February 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.T...
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