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10-10-2024 21:20
The President of the Republic of Cyprus and the President of the European Commission visited the coastal front of Pafos
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and the President of the European Commission, Ms Ursula von der Leyen, visited the coastal front of Pafos this afternoon. Ms von der Leyen arrived in Cyprus earlier today to participate in the 11th Summit of the Southern EU Countries (MED9), which will take place on Friday, 11 October 2024, in Pafos under the Presidency of the Republic of Cyprus.The President of the Republic of Cyprus will host a social dinner for the Presid...
10-10-2024 14:49
Foreign Trade Statistics: July 2024 (Final Data) and August 2024 (Provisional Data)
August 2024, Provisional DataTotal imports of goods in August 2024 were €948,6 mn as compared to €1.243,1 mn in August 2023, recording a decrease of 23,7%. Imports from other EU Member States were €564,8 mn and from third countries €383,8 mn, compared to €692,4 mn and €550,7 mn respectively in August 2023. Imports in August 2024 include the transfer of economic ownership of vessels and aircraft, with total value of €38,8 mn as compared to €246,7 mn in August 2023.Total exports of goods in A...
10-10-2024 14:31
Welcome address by the Deputy Minister of Shipping of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms Marina Hadjimanolis, at the WISTA International AGM and Conference
Your Excellency, President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides,Your Excellency, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, Mr Arsenio Dominguez,Esteemed Members of WISTA Cyprus and WISTA International,Ladies and gentlemen,It is truly a privilege to address the WISTA International Conference, which is organised under the auspices of the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry and to welcome you all in Lemesos (Limassol), the capital of shipping, but mainly the ho...
10-10-2024 14:21
Screenings of the documentary film production “Skammata” of the Department of Antiquities in Lemesos and Pafos
The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announces that following its successful premiere in Lefkosia, the documentary film “Skammata” of the Department of Antiquities, directed by Danae Stylianou, will be screened in Lemesos and Pafos.In Lemesos, the documentary will be screened at the Rialto Theatre, on Monday, 21 October 2024, at 20:30 and in Pafos, at the Attikon Multicultural Space, on Wednesday, 30 October 2024 at 19:00. Entrance to both screenings is free, howe...
10-10-2024 13:21
17th International Symposium on Ancient Greek Drama
The role of mythos in ancient tragedy: mythos as plot or plot as mythological narrative? The Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture and the Cyprus Centre of the International Theatre Institute (CCOITI) co-organise the “17th International Symposium on Ancient Greek Drama”, which will be held on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd of November 2024 at the “Constantine Leventis” Auditorium, in the A.G. Leventis Gallery in Lefkosia. The opening of the Symposium will be annou...
10-10-2024 12:14
Statement by the Commissioner for Gender Equality, Ms Josie Christodoulou, on the election of Cyprus to the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2025-2027
The election of Cyprus as a member of the Human Rights Council (HRC) of the United Nations (UN) for the period 2025-2027, with the support of 167 out of 189 UN member states, is a milestone for Cyprus and an acknowledgment of our country's efforts for the promotion and protection of human rights.Cyprus, as a member of the HRC, will have the opportunity to contribute decisively to the planning, monitoring and implementation of efforts to protect human rights internationally. In this context, ...
10-10-2024 11:07
Cyprus hosts the 11th MED9 Summit
Cyprus will host tomorrow, Friday 11 October 2024, the 11th Summit of the Southern EU Countries (MED9).In addition to Cyprus, which is presiding over the Summit this year, the MED9 group includes France, Greece, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Slovenia.King Abdullah II of Jordan and the President of the European Commission, Ms Ursula von der Leyen, have also been invited and will attend tomorrow's Southern Europe Leaders' Summit, which will take place in Pafos.T...
10-10-2024 10:49
Speech of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the WISTA AGM/Conference
Your Excellency, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), my dear friend Arsenio,With Arsenio we were in London together back in 2002, as young diplomats and we are very proud not only for your election, but for your great work at the IMO, so I am very proud to welcome you to Cyprus,Ladies and Gentlemen, dear friends,It is an honour for my country, for Cyprus to host your Annual General Meeting and Conference, and indeed it is a great pleasure for me personally t...
09-10-2024 19:31
Cyprus is elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2025-2027
Following an intense and highly competitive campaign, the Republic of Cyprus was elected today as a member of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council (HRC) for the period 2025-2027.The election constitutes an important milestone for Cypriot diplomacy, since, for the first time in its history, the Republic of Cyprus is elected to one of the most important bodies of the UN system, thus strengthening the diplomatic footprint of our country internationally.Cyprus received 167 votes from 18...
09-10-2024 13:55
Registration of Motor Vehicles: January-September 2024
Total Registrations +13,2%The Statistical Service announces the publication of the report entitled “Registration of Motor Vehicles” for the period January-September 2024.In September 2024, the total registrations of motor vehicles numbered 4.428, recording a decrease of 3,9% compared to 4.607 in September 2023. Passenger saloon cars registered a fall of 7,5% to 3.442, from 3.722 in September 2023.The main developments during the period January-September 2024, compared to the corresponding ...
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