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31-10-2024 19:10

Fiscal Accounts of General Government: January-September 2024

Surplus €1.401,2 mnThe preliminary General Government fiscal results, which are prepared by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT), indicate a surplus of €1.401,2 mn (4,2% of GDP) for the period of January-September 2024, as compared to a surplus of €679,9 mn (2,2% of GDP) that was recorded during the period of January-September 2023.RevenueDuring the period of January-September 2024, total revenue increased by €668,9 mn (+6,8%) and amounted to €10.520,6 mn, compared to €9.851,6 mn in...

31-10-2024 18:08

Index of Industrial Output Prices: September 2024

Annual Change -1,0%The Index of Industrial Output Prices for September 2024 reached 123,4 units (base 2021=100), recording a decrease of 0,4% compared to August 2024. Compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, the index recorded a decrease of 1,0%. For the period January-September 2024, the index showed a decrease of 2,1% compared to the corresponding period of 2023.In September 2024, compared to August 2024, the index remained stable in the sector of mining and quarrying, w...

31-10-2024 17:44

Announcement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus on the Αnnual Report of the European Commission on Turkey

With regard to the European Commission’s annual Enlargement Package, which takes stock of the progress achieved over the past year in the framework of the Enlargement Process, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to note the following in relation to the Progress Report on Turkey:As in previous years, the overall conclusion of the Annual Report is that although the country remains a candidate for European Union (EU) membership, the backsliding in all issues related to democracy, rule of...

31-10-2024 16:34

Announcement by the Cyprus Post regarding fraud through scam SMS messages

The Department of Postal Services (Cyprus Post) informs the public that SMS messages that have been sent for the requirement of correction of address are scam messages. The public is kindly requested not to complete any essential information through the provided link.The Cyprus Post is not involved and urges the public to ignore these messages.Please note that any payment of taxes due to the Cyprus Post should only be made via the JCC SMART website or the Cyprus Post website.For a sample o...

31-10-2024 14:17

The Cyprus Handicraft Service giftshop in Lefkosia will be closed from 7 to 9 November 2024

The Cyprus Handicraft Service of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announces that its giftshop in Lefkosia will be closed from Thursday, 7 November, until Saturday, 9 November 2024, due to planned renovation works. During these dates, the public will only be served in emergency cases by phone orders at 22653740. The shop will reopen on Monday, 11 November 2024, and serve the public at the area of the Weaving Workshop, which is located in the premises of the Service, for as long as the renovati...

31-10-2024 14:00

Address by the Minister of Education, Sport and Youth of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Athena Michaelidou, at the press conference for the “Weeks of the German Language 2024”

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you again this year here, at the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, for the press conference held on the occasion of the “Weeks of the German Language 2024”. Herzlich Willkommen! Last year’s cooperation with the Embassies of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Goethe Institute of Cyprus was very successful, and I am sure that our cooperation this year will be even more constructive. This year’s events will last from the 5th to the 26th of Nov...

31-10-2024 13:38

Press release by the Office of the Commissioner for Gender Equality on the occasion of the 24th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 "Women, Peace and Security"

Today marks 24 years since the adoption by the UN Security Council of Resolution 1325 "Women, Peace and Security". The resolution recognises that women and girls are often the most vulnerable victims of conflict, underlines the importance of protecting and promoting women's human rights in times of conflict, and highlights the importance of women's participation in peaceful dispute resolution processes as enhancing sustainability of peace.In the framework of the obligations of the Republic o...

31-10-2024 11:02

Memorandum of Understanding between Cyprus and Malta in the field of Water Resources – Joint announcement

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for enhancing bilateral cooperation in the field of water resources was signed between the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment of the Republic of Cyprus, and the Ministry for Environment, Energy and Regeneration of the Grand Harbour of the Republic of Malta.The MoU was signed today, 31 October 2024, by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Maria Panayiotou and the Minister for ...

31-10-2024 10:59

Address by the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Dr Nicholas A. Ioannides, at the “CYPRUS: The Business Relocation Experience - Establishing Regional Headquarters” day event, organised by the Cyprus Bar Association

Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,It is a pleasure to be here with you today, to address this gathering of professionals and industry leaders, all united by a shared vision: to strengthen Cyprus' position as a premier destination for business relocation and regional headquarters.In the contemporary dynamic global landscape, which encompasses shifting economic policies, migration trends, and regulatory changes, Cyprus stands as a beacon of stability and opportunity within the Europe...

31-10-2024 10:51

Address by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment Dr Maria Panayiotou at the Regional Conference of EIB titled “Navigating Water Challenges in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region: Sustainability and Resilience”

Dear Vice President of the European Investment Bank, Mr Kyriacos Kakouris,Dear Ministers,Your Excellencies Ambassadors,Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished Guests, Colleagues, and Friends,It is with great pleasure and honour that I address this important gathering today. This regional conference represents a crucial opportunity to embark on a shared journey to address one of the most pressing issues of our time: Water Challenges in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region.Today, we a...

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