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08-04-2024 09:45
Announcement by the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus on the appointment of Dr Christodoulos Patsalides as Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, exercising his constitutional powers, has decided to appoint Dr Christodoulos Patsalides as Governor of the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC).Dr Patsalides was appointed in March 2023 by the President of the Republic as his Special Adviser on Economic Affairs.With extensive experience in senior positions in the banking sector, he worked at the CBC and continued his career in the private sector, while in 2018-2019 he served as Chairman of t...
08-04-2024 07:48
The President of the Republic departs for Lebanon
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, departs for Lebanon today, April 8, where he will have a meeting with the leadership of the Lebanese Government on the issue of the increased illegal migration flows, mainly Syrian nationals, by sea from Lebanon to Cyprus.President Christodoulides will depart this morning for Beirut where he will be welcomed at the airport by the Prime Minister (PM) of Lebanon, Mr Najib Mikati.Afterwards, they will go to the Grand Serail (PM’s Office)...
06-04-2024 19:46
Address by the Minister of Health, Mr Michael Damianos, at the 29th International Cardiology Congress
It is with pleasure that today I address the 29th International Cardiology Congress organised by the Cyprus Cardiology Society. This annual Conference has proven to be a great success over the years. It is one of the largest and most renowned scientific occasions and undoubtedly the most important event in the field of Cardiology in our country.The Cyprus Cardiology Society has contributed tremendously in improving the quality of services provided to Cypriot cardiac patients. Since its found...
05-04-2024 19:56
Statements by the President of the Republic
Depending on the results of his meetings on the issue of the increased migration flows, decisions will be taken that may not be pleasant either at home or abroad, the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, said tonight.In his statements to journalists in Larnaka, when asked to comment on the statements of the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr Ersin Tatar, the President of the Republic said, “I read the statements of Mr Tatar. They certainly do not help create the climate we want. From...
05-04-2024 18:25
The Deputy Minister of Culture, Dr Vasiliki Kassianidou, addresses Andreas Karayan’s retrospective exhibition
Andreas Karayan has emerged as one of the most versatile and multi-talented figures of the artistic scene of our country. Graduating in Medicine from the University of Athens in 1967, he travelled to London to obtain his specialty. There, Karayan was fascinated by the cosmopolitan aura, the new artistic trends and the surrounding atmosphere of the late 60s. This led to his decision to leave Medicine to study Painting at the Central School of Art in Camberwell, London, and then printmaking in ...
05-04-2024 15:04
Index of Production in Construction: 4th quarter 2023
Annual Change +9,2%The Index of Production in Construction during the fourth quarter of 2023 reached 227,99 units (base year 2015=100,00), recording an increase of 9,2% over the fourth quarter of 2022.By type of project, an increase of 8,4% was observed for buildings and of 14,6% for civil engineering projects in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the corresponding quarter of 2022.For the period January – December 2023, the overall index registered an increase of 7,6% over the correspo...
05-04-2024 14:46
Output Prices Index in Construction: 4th quarter 2023
Annual Change +2,7%The Output Prices Index in Construction for the fourth quarter of 2023 reached 138,29 units (base year 2015=100,00), recording a marginal increase of 0,8% over the third quarter of 2023. Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the index increased by 2,7%.By type of project, an increase of 1,4% was observed for buildings and of 6,9% for civil engineering projects in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the corresponding quarter of 2022.For the period January ...
05-04-2024 14:03
Industrial Turnover Index: January 2024
Annual Change +2,6%In January 2024, the Industrial Turnover Index reached 121,1 units (base 2021=100), recording an increase of 2,6% compared to January 2023.In manufacturing, the Industrial Turnover Index for January 2024 reached 116,6 units, recording an increase of 7,3% compared to January 2023. Increases were also noted in the sectors of water supply and materials recovery (+19,5%) and mining and quarrying (+17,7%). A decrease was recorded in the electricity supply sector (-15,8%)....
04-04-2024 18:48
Address by Dr Vasiliki Kassianidou, Deputy Minister of Culture, at the 1st International Creative Event – The Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) within the framework of the European Project “Let’s create an SDGs heritage – SDG Cultheritage”
It is an honour for me to address the 1st International Creative Event, held under the auspices of the Deputy Ministry of Culture and organised by the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI) as part of the European Project “Let's create an SDGs heritage – SDG Cultheritage”.It is essential to acknowledge that at the core of sustainable development lie culture and creativity. Indeed, by weaving creativity and culture into tourism initiatives, we can play a pivotal role in advancing the Su...
04-04-2024 18:47
Statements by the President of the Republic
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, will travel to Lebanon on Monday for a meeting with the country's leadership in relation to the migration issue, as he mentioned himself this afternoon.In statements to the press at Tochni, asked about the content of the proposals of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General (SG), the President said: "A specific proposal was made to me by the UN Secretary General. Others were present at the meeting, we were not alone. I responded posit...
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