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05-02-2024 18:59
Statements by the President of the Republic
There should be immediate humanitarian aid to Gaza, said tonight the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides.In his statements to the press, in Deryneia, and asked about the meeting he had earlier today with the UN Coordinator on the Gaza issue, the President of the Republic said: "We are working together to implement the maritime humanitarian corridor from Cyprus to Gaza. It is not the only option, there are other options, but in view of the serious humanitarian needs, humanitar...
05-02-2024 13:09
Registered unemployed: January 2024
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of January 2024, reached 14.699 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for January 2024 decreased to 11.897 persons in comparison to 11.935 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with January 2023, a decrease of 2.059 persons or 12,3% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of financial and insurance activities, const...
05-02-2024 13:00
Industrial Turnover Index: November 2023
Annual Change +2,1%In November 2023, the Industrial Turnover Index reached 193,4 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 2,1% compared to November 2022. For the period January – November 2023, the index recorded an increase of 6,4%, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.In manufacturing, the Industrial Turnover Index for November 2023 reached 190,5 units, recording an increase of 3,4% compared to November 2022. Increases were also noted in the sectors of mining ...
05-02-2024 12:34
Announcement by the Office of the Law Commissioner regarding the release, in electronic form, of the updated edition of the Index of Treaties of the Republic of Cyprus 1960-2023
The Office of the Law Commissioner announces that the updated edition of the Index of Treaties of the Republic of Cyprus 1960-2023 has been released in electronic form. The Index comprises two catalogues. The first catalogue constitutes a comprehensive record of the bilateral treaties binding on the Republic of Cyprus from its establishment onward. The second catalogue includes all multilateral treaties binding on the Republic (including EU treaties that have been ratified by Cyprus in accord...
03-02-2024 13:23
The President of the Republic received the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General, yesterday
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and the Personal Envoy of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General on Cyprus, Ms María Angela Holguín, had their second meeting yesterday at the Presidential Palace.Following the meeting, Ms Holguín told journalists that she had a good meeting with President Christodoulides, adding that during her stay, she had contacts with the civil society, young people and women, and noted that she will continue these contacts until Sunday when sh...
01-02-2024 14:13
Statements by the President of the Republic of Cyprus at the Special Session of the European Council
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, upon arrival at the Special Session of the European Council, today, in Brussels, stated:“I hope that today we can reach an agreement at the level of the 27 member states. Any other agreement, either at the level of 26 or if it is not possible to reach a decision, will be a very negative development for the European Union. I hope that through the debate that will be held, as this is an extraordinary European Council, especially due to t...
01-02-2024 13:34
Consumer Price Index (CPI): January 2024
Inflation 1,7%In January 2024, the Consumer Price Index decreased by 1,39 units and reached 113,90 units compared to 115,29 units in December 2023. In January 2024, the inflation increased by 1,7%. (Table 1)Analysis of Percentage ChangesCompared to January 2023, the largest change was monitored in category Restaurants and Hotels (5,6%). (Table 1)In comparison to the CPI of the previous month, the largest change was noted in Clothing and Footwear (-13,0%). (Table 1) Analysis of Effect...
01-02-2024 13:11
Turnover Index of Retail Trade except of Motor Vehicles: December 2023
Annual Change +4,2% in Value and +3,4% in VolumeThe Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for December 2023 increased by 4,2% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 1). For the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade increased by 3,4% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 2).For the period January-December 2023, the value index is estimated to have recorded an increase of 8,9% and the volume index an increase of 5,8% compared t...
01-02-2024 12:02
Final reminder for rent payment
The Department of Postal Services would like to inform P.O. Box lessees that the rent for the period 1st January - 31st December2024 should be paid before 29 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.Please note that for the customers convenience payments can be made throughwww.jccsmart.com.As of 1st March 2024, the P.O. Boxes for which rental has not been renewed, will be automatically rele...
31-01-2024 15:25
Index οf Industrial Output Prices: December 2023
Annual Change -0,8%The Index of Industrial Output Prices for December 2023 reached 138,5 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 0,2% compared to November 2023. Compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, the index recorded a decrease of 0,8%. For the period January – December 2023, the index showed an increase of 4,5% compared to the corresponding period of 2022.In December 2023, compared to November 2023, the index remained stable in the sector of electricity supply...
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