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04-04-2024 14:29
House Price Index (HPI): 4th Quarter 2023
Annual Change 1,6%According to preliminary estimate of the Statistical Service, the HPI for the fourth quarter of 2023 amounts to 109,95 units. Compared to the third quarter of 2023, the HPI decreased by 0,6%, while compared to the Index of the corresponding quarter of 2022, the Index increased by 1,6%.The fluctuation of the Index for the period between the fourth quarter of 2022 and the fourth quarter of 2023 as well as the quarterly and annual percentage changes are presented in the follo...
04-04-2024 14:22
Registered Unemployed: March 2024
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of March 2024, reached 12.277 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for March 2024 decreased to 11.476 persons in comparison to 11.614 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with March 2023, a decrease of 1.920 persons or 13,5% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of financial and insurance activities, constructio...
04-04-2024 14:13
Consumer Price Index (CPI): March 2024
Inflation 1,2% In March 2024, the Consumer Price Index increased by 0,48 units and reache115,41 units compared to 114,93 units in February 2024. In March 2024, the inflation increased by 1,2%. (Table 1)For the period January-March 2024, the CPI increased by 1,6% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1) As regards the economic origin, Electricity had the largest change when compared both to the index of March 2023 (-7,9%) and to the index of the previous month ...
04-04-2024 14:05
Revenue from Tourism: January 2024
Revenue from Tourism -0,9% Based on the results of the Passengers Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, revenue from tourism reached €45,2 mn in January 2024 compared to €45,6 mn in the corresponding month of the previous year, recording a decrease of 0,9%. Expenditure AnalysisThe average expenditure per person was €513,52 in January 2024 compared to €503,83 in January 2023, recording an increase of 1,9%.Tourists from the United Kingdom (the largest tourist market with 18,6% of...
04-04-2024 12:57
Announcement by the Cyprus Post regarding fraud through phishing phone messages
The Department of Postal Services (Cyprus Post) informs the public that a new fraud attempt has been observed by sending messages to mobile phones, using the name of the Cyprus Post as shown in the picture below, for lack of address and wrong postal code.The points you should pay attention to in order to establish that the below communication is ΝΟΤ from the Cyprus Post are the following:Mobile messages do not refer to the official website of the Department www.cypruspost.post, but to http...
04-04-2024 10:46
Announcement by the Department of Labour Inspection on dust episode – 4 April 2024
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 4 April 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.The ...
03-04-2024 13:47
Turnover Index of Retail Trade Except Motor Vehicles: January and February 2024
Annual Change +5,8% in Value and +5,1% in Volume in FebruaryThe Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for February 2024 increased by 5,8% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 1). For the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade increased by 5,1% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 2).For the period January-February 2024, the Value Index is estimated to have recorded an increase of 5,4% and the Volume Index an increase of 4,7...
03-04-2024 13:30
Announcement by the Department of Antiquities
The Department of Antiquities, Deputy Ministry of Culture, announces that the sanitary facilities of the archaeological site of Kourion will not be available from 8th April 2024, for a period of four (4) weeks, due to maintenance works. Biological toilets will be available.The Department apologises for the inconvenience.(MS/EP)
03-04-2024 12:15
Announcement by the Cyprus Organization for Standardization regarding the International Conference on Sustainable Finance
The “International Conference on Sustainable Finance” is set to take place on Tuesday, April 9th. This conference, focusing on "International Perspectives on Sustainable Finance," and organised by ISO & CYS, is poised to be a pivotal moment for the Cypriot business and finance community.The significance of this conference cannot be overstated, especially for Cyprus, a nation increasingly prioritising sustainable development in its economic agenda. Attending this event is not just advisab...
03-04-2024 11:21
Announcement by the Department of Labour Inspection on dust episode – 3 April 2024
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, April 3rd 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.Emp...
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