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18-02-2024 14:23
Statements by the President of the Republic on the Cyprus problem
We continue our efforts to achieve our goal, which is the resumption of talks on the Cyprus problem leading to a solution to the problem, President of the Republic Mr Nikos Christodoulides said today, welcoming the statement by the UN Secretary-General's envoy on trust building.In his statements to journalists in Dali, and asked about the statement issued by the UN Secretary General's personal envoy for the Cyprus problem, Ms María Ángela Holguín, who referred to trust building, the Presiden...
17-02-2024 08:44
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Kingdom of Montenegro presents his credentials
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Kingdom of Montenegro, Mr Andreas Fotiou, presented his credentials to the President of Montenegro, Mr Jakov Milatovic, at an official ceremony held on Wednesday 14 February 2024 at the Blue Palace in Cetinje.During the subsequent meeting, the excellent level of bilateral relations based on the close friendship between the two countries was confirmed and the mutual interest in strengthening and expanding bilateral sectoral cooperation was reaff...
16-02-2024 13:04
Government Employment by Category: January 2024
Total Employment: 54.706In January 2024 total government employment increased by 2.687 persons (5,2%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2023 and reached 54.706 persons. This increase is mainly attributed to the increase of the Educational Service staff (13,5%), due to the abolition of the purchase of services regime in the supporting programmes of the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth as from the school year 2023-2024. In the rest of the personnel categories, Civil Service, Se...
16-02-2024 13:01
Road Freight Transport: 3rd Quarter 2023
Freight transport in Cyprus +0,5% and from and to Cyprus +18,9% The Statistical Service announces the release of the latest figures for road freight transport for the third quarter of 2023.During the period July - September 2023, the total weight of goods transported by road in Cyprus increased by 0,5% compared to the corresponding period of 2022, while the weight of freight transported from and to Cyprus also increased by 18,9%.During the period January - September 2023, the total weight ...
15-02-2024 14:02
Excavation by the “Kalavasos – Laroumena and Arkhangelos Archaeological Research Project” (K-LAARP) in Kalavasos
The Department of Antiquities, of the Deputy Ministry of Culture, announces the completion of the excavation conducted by the “Kalavasos-Laroumena and Arkhangelos Archaeological Research Project” (K-LAARP) in Kalavasos during the 2023 season, under the direction of Dr Mara Horowitz. Christine Johnston served as assistant director and Enrico de Benedictis as field director. The K-LAARP project studies the Middle Cypriot Bronze Age (c. 2000-1650 BC) in the Vasilikos Valley. Laroumena is a 15-...
15-02-2024 13:16
Monthly Economic Indicators: January – December 2023
The Statistical Service announces the publication of the bimonthly bulletin “Monthly Economic Indicators" for the period January – December 2023. The bulletin includes the most important short-term economic indicators for the Cyprus Economy, for the latest months up to December 2023, as well as comparative data for the last four years, which were available until the 14th of February 2024.Note: The Trend component depicts the long-term evolution of the series, that can be observed over a lon...
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...
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