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06-06-2024 11:15
2024 Elections – Chief Returning Officer’s scheduled statements on the day of the elections
The Chief Returning Officer, Dr Elikkos Elia, on the day of the elections, 9 June 2024, will make scheduled statements to inform the public regarding the voting process and the voting turnout percentages as follows:7:05 – The Chief Returning Officer will make a statement on the commencement of the voting10:15 – The Chief Returning Officer will make a statement on voter turnout until 10:00 a.m.12:15 – The Chief Returning Officer will make a statement on voter turnout until 12 noon and the ...
06-06-2024 11:14
2024 Elections – Voting Hours
The Chief Returning Officer announces that, in accordance with the applicable electoral legislation, the voting on Sunday, 9 June 2024, will commence at 7:00 a.m. and will temporarily stop at 12:00 noon for a one-hour break.The voting will recommence at 1 p.m. and will end at 6 p.m.Moreover, it is noted that the voting hours for the polling stations abroad are as follows:Country:Voting Hours:(Country’s local time)Greece7 a.m.. – 6 pm / break time 12 noon – 1 p.m.Belgi...
06-06-2024 11:13
Elections 2024 – “Where and What do I vote?” – Information sources
The Chief Returning Officer would like to remind voters that they can be informed about the polling station where they can exercise their right to vote, the elections in which they have the right to vote, as well as the number of preference crosses in each election, at the following information sources:1. Online:wtv.elections.moi.gov.cy, elections.gov.cy Voters enter their ID card number and date of birth.2. Text message (SMS) (only for the “Where do I...
05-06-2024 13:54
Industrial Turnover Index: March 2024
Annual Change -4,4%In March 2024, the Industrial Turnover Index reached 132,0 units (base 2021=100), recording a decrease of 4,4% compared to March 2023. For the period January – March 2024, the index recorded an increase of 0,8% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.In manufacturing, the Industrial Turnover Index for March 2024 reached 130,2 units, recording a decrease of 1,5% compared to March 2023. A decrease was also noted in the electricity supply sector (-18,4%). ...
05-06-2024 13:44
Registered Unemployed: May 2024
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of May 2024, reached 8.159 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for May 2024 decreased to 10.437 persons in comparison to 10.701 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with May 2023, a decrease of 2.198 persons or 21,2% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of financial and insurance activities, trade, constructio...
04-06-2024 17:24
Press remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Constantinos Kombos, following his meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mr Sameh Shoukry Cairo, 4 June 2024
Check against delivery Dear Minister,Dear Sameh,It is a great pleasure to be in Cairo today. I would like to thank you for the wonderful hospitality and for the fruitful and productive discussions.Today’s meeting reaffirms the strength and solidarity that define the relationship between Cyprus and Egypt.A relationship built on historic ties, trust and a shared vision about our political steps forward and our mutual economic prosperity.And that common understanding and vision extend to ...
04-06-2024 13:33
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of the Republic of Cyprus and the Arab Republic of Egypt on the employment of Egyptian workers in Cyprus
In the framework of his two-day working visit (4-5 June) to Egypt, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Constantinos Kombos, signed today with his Egyptian counterpart, Mr Sameh Shoukry, a Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of the Republic of Cyprus and the Arab Republic of Egypt on the employment of Egyptian workers in Cyprus. The aim of the Memorandum is to facilitate and regulate the entry and residence of Egyptian citizens in Cyprus for employment in various sectors, depe...
04-06-2024 10:22
Announcement by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy: Cyprus is the fastest growing startup ecosystem – in the top 50 countries globally
In the Startup Blink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2024, Cyprus is one of the biggest winners. The country has achieved the largest jump in the global top 60 this year, climbing nine spots to 45th, the first time it is featured in the top 50 globally.Lemesos, Lefkosia, Larnaka and Pafos all feature in the global top 1,000 cities with substantial improvements in their rankings.Mr Eli David Rokah, the CEO of Startup Blink, congratulated Cyprus for its innovative policies that are incentivisi...
03-06-2024 16:06
2024 International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama: Program announcement
Four productions will be presented in this year’s “International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama”, co-organised by the Deputy Ministry of Culture, the Cyprus Centre of the International Theatre Institute and the Deputy Ministry of Tourism.The 27th edition of the “International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama” will take place from July 19 to August 10, 2024, at the Ancient Odeon in Pafos, at Makarios III Amphitheatre in Lefkosia and at Curium Ancient Theatre in Lemesos, hosting performances w...
03-06-2024 13:44
Turnover Index of Retail Trade Except of Motor Vehicles: April 2024
Annual Change +6,5% in Value and +5,3% in Volume The Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for April 2024 increased by 6,5% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 1). For the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade increased by 5,3% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 2).For the period January-April 2024, the Value Index is estimated to have recorded an increase of 5,7% and the Volume Index an increase of 5,0% compared to the...
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