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04-10-2024 11:58

Parallel events during the 14th International Short Film Festival of Cyprus

The Cyprus International Short Film Festivalpromises yet another year packed with short films and big adventures - on and off the big screen! Whether it’s the innovative introduction of Cinema Therapy or the fascinating competition programs, educational events as well as an unforgettable freak show, ISFFC has something in store for everyone who loves film, art, and great entertainment.Come October 12th to the 18th, we are all ready to be inspired and travel across the globe through the power...

04-10-2024 09:35

Address by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Dr Vasiliki Kassianidou, at the European Museum Academy Conference at Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia and A.G. Leventis Gallery

It is truly a pleasure for me to be here with you today and to have the opportunity to welcome you to Cyprus as Deputy Minister of Culture and to the conference of the European Museum Academy, organized by the Leventis Municipal Museum and the A. G. Leventis Gallery. It is indeed a special honour for our country that these two emblematic venues and beacons of culture, located in the capital of Cyprus have been chosen to host this year’s annual conference of the European Museum Academy.I woul...

03-10-2024 18:56

Keynote speech by the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Dr Nicholas A. Ioannides at a panel discussion on “Managing Irregular Migration in Cyprus: Policy, Law and Human Rights in the Buffer Zone and the Sea”, at the 5th Cyprus For

In many respects, we live in an era of uncertainty in terms of migration concerning both our region and the entire globe. Therefore, even though the numbers of irregular arrivals have decreased significantly owing to the measures this Government has taken, managing migration in Cyprus has never been more challenging.Among the 27 European Union (EU) member states, Cyprus has the highest number of first-time applications for international protection in proportion to its population. The percent...

03-10-2024 15:06

Press Statement by the Deputy Minister for European Affairs Ms Marilena Raouna at the Press Conference following the MED9 Meeting of Ministers and Secretaries of States for EU Affairs

Dear colleagues,Members of the Press,Allow me first and foremost to welcome fellow Ministers and State Secretaries of State for EU Affairs - my esteemed colleagues from across the Mediterranean – in Nicosia – for today’s MED9 meeting.Cyprus has held the Presidency of the MED9 this year, and our meeting follows the deliberations of the MED9 Ministers of Energy, Agriculture and Environment, Education and Culture. It also comes ahead of the MED9 Leaders’ Summit, on the 11th of October in Paph...

03-10-2024 13:32

House Price Index (HPI): 2nd Quarter 2024

Annual Change 2,5% According to preliminary estimate of the Statistical Service, the HPI for the second quarter of 2024 amounts to 112,86 units. Compared to the first quarter of 2024, the HPI increased by 1,2% while compared to the Index of the corresponding quarter of 2023, the Index increased by 2,5%. The fluctuation of the Index for the period between the second quarter of 2023 and the second quarter of 2024 as well as the quarterly and annual percentage changes are presented in the f...

03-10-2024 13:15

Consumer Price Index: September 2024

Inflation 0,7% In September 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0,38 units and reached 118,48 units compared to 118,10 units in August 2024. In September 2024, the inflation increased by 0,7%. (Table 1) For the period January-September 2024, the CPI increased by 1,9% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1)The largest change in economic categories compared to both September 2023 and the previous month was recorded in Petroleum Products, with perce...

03-10-2024 09:31

Announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment regarding the Politico article on the Integrated Waste Management Facilities (OEDA) Pentakomou

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment firmly rejects the statements mentioned in the Politico article, the content of which is inaccurateFollowing the publication of the article "Waste scandal haunts Cyprus' EU pick as he heads to Brussels," the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment has informed Politico that it firmly rejects the statements mentioned within the article, the content of which is inaccurate. It is noted that the owner of the Pentak...

02-10-2024 15:49

Call for film submissions for the 23rd Cyprus Film Days International Festival

The Deputy Ministry of Culture of Cyprus and the Rialto Theatre launch a call for submissions of feature films in the two Competition Sections of “Cyprus Film Days”, the official international film festival of Cyprus.The Festival aims at broadening its horizons beyond the geographical boundaries of Cyprus, as well as at attracting international film industry professionals and audiences, thus turning Cyprus into a meeting hub for the three neighbouring continents.The 23rd edition of Cyprus F...

02-10-2024 13:29

Turnover Index of Retail Trade Except of Motor Vehicles: August 2024

Annual Change +6,9% in Value and +5,7% in VolumeThe Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for August 2024 increased by 6,9% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 1). For the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade increased by 5,7% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 2).For the period January-August 2024, the Value Index is estimated to have recorded an increase of 5,3% and the Volume Index an increase of 3,8% compared to th...

02-10-2024 12:18

The President of the Republic received a congratulatory message from the UN Secretary-General on the occasion of the anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Cyprus

The President of the Republic Mr Nikos Christodoulides has received a congratulatory message from the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Mr Antonio Guterres, on the occasion of the anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Cyprus.In his message, the UN Secretary-General stated: “The United Nations joins in celebrating with the people of the Republic of Cyprus on this special day. This is a moment to remember the importance of advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, tackl...

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