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10-01-2024 11:22

The Swearing-in ceremony of the new members of the Government took place at the Presidential Palace

The swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed members of the Government took place today in the presence of the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides.Mr Vasilis Palmas took over as the new Minister of Defence, Ms Maria Panayiotou as the new Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mr Marios Hartsiotis as the new Minister of Justice and Public Order, and Mr Michael Damianos as the new Minister of Health.In addition, Mr Nicodemos Damianou took over as the n...

09-01-2024 20:27

Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the event on United Nations and Human Rights, organised by the United Nations’ Association of Cyprus

At the outset, I wish to extend my appreciation to the President of the United Nations’ Association of Cyprus, Dr Christos Theodoulou, for organising today’s event on United Nations and Human Rights.It is also with distinct pleasure that I welcome you here, at the Presidential Palace, a fact that is indicative of the significance that we all attach to the vital role of the United Nations.On 24 October 2023 we marked the United Nations Day and the 78th anniversary of the entry into force of ...

09-01-2024 16:56

Registration of Motor Vehicles: January - December 2023

Total Registrations +34,6%The Statistical Service announces the publication of the report entitled "Registration of Motor Vehicles" for the period January - December 2023.In December 2023, the total registrations of motor vehicles numbered 2,994, recording an increase of 35.4% compared to 2,211 in December 2022. Passenger saloon cars registered a rise of 45.5% to 2,468, from 1,696 in December 2022.The main developments during the period January - December 2023 compared to the corresponding...

09-01-2024 16:10

Foreign Trade Statistics: October 2023 (final data) and November 2023 (provisional data)

Annual Change in November, +3,0% in Imports and +9,2% in ExportsNovember 2023, Provisional DataTotal imports of goods in November 2023 were €1.057,6 mn as compared to €1.026,7 mn in November 2022, recording an increase of 3,0%. Imports from other European Union (EU) Member States were €603,3 mn and from third countries €454,4 mn, compared to €619,4 mn and €407,3 mn respectively in November 2022. Imports in November 2023 include the transfer of economic ownership of mobile transport equipmen...

09-01-2024 15:32

Statement of the Minister of Interior, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, following the meeting with the EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mrs Ylva Johansson

Firstly, allow me, Commissioner Johansson, to warmly welcome you to Cyprus and express my gratitude and appreciation to you personally and the Commission for all your help and support.Today’s meeting was very constructive. We had the opportunity to review Cyprus’ actions for a coherent and holistic response to the challenge of migration.Cyprus, an island and non-Schengen country, is facing the greatest migration problem amongst the EU member states. Specifically, 5.5% of the population, fou...

09-01-2024 12:13

Announcement of the Law Office of the Republic regarding the publication of the Second Addendum to the Second Compliance Report of Cyprus to GRECO

The Second Addendum to the Second Compliance Report of Cyprus to the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), adopted on 27 November 2023 and published on Tuesday, 9 January 2024, assesses the additional measures taken by the Cypriot authorities to implement the outstanding recommendations issued in the Fourth Evaluation Round of Cyprus to GRECO, which deals with the "Prevention of corruption in relation to Members of Parliament, the Judiciary and Prosecution."In the Evaluation Report, GR...

09-01-2024 12:12

Announcement of the Cyprus Delegation to Greco regarding the publication of the Second Addendum to the Second Compliance Report of Cyprus to Greco

The Second Addendum to the Second Compliance Report of Cyprus to GRECO, adopted on 27 November 2023 and published on Tuesday 9 January 2024, assesses the additional measures taken by the Cypriot authorities which, according to the Addendum to the Second Compliance Report, had been partly or not implemented, in relation to the Fourth Round Evaluation of Cyprus to GRECO, which deals with the "Prevention of corruption in relation to Members of Parliament, the Judiciary and Prosecution".In the E...

09-01-2024 10:55

Announcement by the Digital Security Authority regarding the establishment of a National Cybersecurity Certification Authority in Cyprus

In accordance with the decision of the Council of Ministers dated 03/01/2024 it is hereby announced that the Digital Security Authority has been appointed as the National Cybersecurity Certification Authority (NCCA) in the Republic of Cyprus. The establishment and the powers of the NCCA are in line with the provisions of the European Regulation 2019/881, related to the Cybersecurity Act. The National Cybersecurity Certification Authority aims to foster the adoption of cybersecurity certifica...

09-01-2024 10:12

High concentrations of dust in the atmosphere

High concentrations of dust are observed in the atmosphere today 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 employers,...

09-01-2024 10:09

Address by the Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Maria Panayiotou, at an event organised by the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, in Lefkosia

It is my great pleasure and honour to address today’s TOLERATE research programme kick-off meeting, organised by the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics (CING). Professor Phylactou, thank you for the opportunity to be here.I extend my warmest greetings to the consortium representatives of the TOLERATE research programme as well as to all the participants. TOLERATE’s ambitious endeavour, funded by the European Commission under the HORIZON – EUROPE programme, marks a significant leap fo...

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