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15-06-2024 09:18

Address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Constantinos Kombos, at the event on “60 Years of UNFICYP”

New York, 14 June 2024Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen,I would like to start by thanking you for your presence here today. We gather at the UN Headquarters, to pay tribute to the thousands of men and women who have served and continue to serve in Cyprus. In honouring their important contribution in Cyprus, we also recognise the vital role of UN peacekeeping worldwide. Without a doubt, it has proven to be one of the most effective instruments of conflict mitigation and stabilization.For...

14-06-2024 13:35

Quarterly Accounts of General Government: 1st Quarter 2024

Surplus €598,3 mnThe preliminary General Government fiscal results, which are prepared by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) indicate a surplus of €598,3 mn for the period of January-March 2024, as compared to a surplus of €376,4 mn that was recorded during the period of January-March 2023. RevenueDuring the period of January-March 2024, total revenue increased by €389,9 mn (+13,5%) and amounted to €3.282,5 mn, compared to €2.892,6 mn in the corresponding period 2023.In detail, ...

14-06-2024 13:24

Job Vacancies: 1st quarter 2024

Job Vacancy Rate 3,0%The number of job vacancies in the 1st quarter of 2024 reached 13.229, recording an increase of 901 vacancies (7,3%) compared to the same quarter of the previous year where the number was 12.328. Compared to the 4th quarter of 2023 the number of job vacancies increased by 1.191 (9,9%). (Table 1)The job vacancy rate in the 1st quarter of 2024 was 3,0%, while the job vacancy rate in the previous quarter as well as the 1st quarter of 2023 was 2,8%. The largest job vacancy ...

14-06-2024 13:14

Employment in the Broad Public Sector: 1st Quarter 2024

Total Employment 75.723Total employment in the Broad Public Sector in the 1st quarter of 2024 reached 75.723 persons. The employment in General Government was 69.929 and in the Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies 5.794 persons.In General Government, which consists of the Government, Non-Profit Organizations and Local Authorities, total employment reached 54.698, 10.767 and 4.464 persons respectively.The employment in the Broad Public Sector increased by 2.993 persons (4,1%) compared ...

14-06-2024 10:10

Written statement by the Government Spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, on the appointment of the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, exercising the powers conferred by the Constitution, has appointed Dr Nicholas A. Ioannides as the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection.The establishment of the Deputy Ministry is an important milestone for our country in relation to the effective management of the migration issue.President Christodoulides expressed his sincere gratitude to the Minister of Interior, Mr Konstantinos Ioannou, and his colle...

13-06-2024 19:29

Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the 2024 Graduation ceremony of The Cyprus Institute

I am delighted to be here with you today at the graduation ceremony of The Cyprus Institute. Although the Institute has been in existence for less than 20 years, it has achieved unparalleled international distinction and recognition, establishing itself as a regional scientific centre of excellence in research and postgraduate education.The Institute has become a centre of excellence in science and technology, in fields like the environment, energy, archaeology and computational sciences. Th...

13-06-2024 13:18

A series of concerts titled “You will find me in the Garden” will take place at State Gallery of Contemporary Art – Majestic

A series of gardenside concerts in the garden of the State Gallery, curated by Panayiotis Mina of Pyrgatory Studios.Four evenings of music, from June until October, will bring the sculptures and the flora of the garden to life, with sounds and projections filling the space of summer nights. New, well-known, and avant-garde musicians will enrich the evening with diverse sounds, promoting collaboration and improvisation. Electronic soundscapes as well as live performances with guitars, flute, ...

13-06-2024 12:26

Announcement by the Department of Antiquities regarding the change in opening hours of the Archaological Site and the Local Archaeological Museum of Palaepaphos

The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announces that from the 1st of July 2024 the Archaeological Site of Palaepaphos (Sanctuary of Aphrodite) and the Local Archaeological Museum of Palaepaphos, opening hours will change as follows:Tuesday-Sunday: 8:30-17:00Monday: Closed(MS/NGian)

12-06-2024 20:31

Remarks by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, on the occasion of the celebration for the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III

It is a sincere pleasure to join you this evening in celebrating the birthday of His Majesty King Charles the Third. My special thanks go to the British High Commission for organising this event, as well as to the High Commissioner himself, Mr Irfan Siddiq, for his kind invitation.Today is a fitting occasion to pay tribute to His Majesty’s unwavering devotion to his country and nation. It also serves as an opportunity to reflect and celebrate the long-standing friendship and enduring bonds b...

12-06-2024 13:34

Monthly Economic Developments: January – April 2024

The Statistical Service announces the publication of the bimonthly bulletin “Monthly Economic Developments” for the period January – April 2024. The bulletin includes the most important economic developments for the Cyprus economy for the latest months up to April 2024, as well as comparative data for the last four years, which were available until the 11th of June 2024. Note: The Trend component depicts the long-term evolution of the series that can be observed over a long period of time. ...

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