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27-01-2025 20:00
Greetings of the Minister of Education, Sport and Youth, Dr Athena Michaelidou, at the Holocaust commemoration event
International Holocaust Remembrance Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the millions who suffered and perished from the unimaginable atrocities that were committed more than 80 years ago. The legacy of the Holocaust and its aftermath is at the forefront of Cyprus’ participation with observer status, since 2021, in the International Holocaust Remembrance Association (IHRA). The Republic of Cyprus has been implementing relevant policies at national level, including adopting the IHRA defin...
27-01-2025 12:46
Imports, Sales and Stocks of Petroleum Products: December 2024
Annual Change in Sales -2,0%In December 2024, the total sales of petroleum products amounted to 117.510 tonnes, recording a decrease of 2,0% compared to December 2023. A decline was observed in the provisions of marine gasoil (-7,0%) and aviation kerosene (-1,2%), as well as in the sales of light fuel oil (-30,8%) and asphalt (-17,5%). On the contrary, an increase was recorded in the sales of kerosene (26,4%), liquefied petroleum gases (23,9%), heating gasoil (11,2%), motor gasoline (2,8%) a...
24-01-2025 15:09
Address by the Minister of Education, Sport and Youth, Dr. Athena Michaelidou, at the “Model European Parliament” event
It is a great honour to be here with you today at the opening of the Second National Session of the Model European Parliament. The MEP serves as a unique platform that upholds the values of democracy, freedom of expression, diversity, and multiculturalism, providing young individuals with a meaningful opportunity to engage with these principles. It is remarkable how such an event can leave a distinct impression on each participant, irrespective of their nationality, age, or the session in whi...
24-01-2025 13:13
Joint statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense on the delivery of aid from the Republic of Cyprus to the Lebanese Armed Forces
The Republic of Cyprus, in cooperation with the Government of the French Republic, in the framework of their joint commitment to provide assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces, delivered today, Friday, January 24th 2025, a total of 33 tons of supplies and support equipment to the Lebanese Armed Forces.The shipment was handed over to the Lebanese Armed Forces represented by Brigadier General Tony Abboud, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, in a brief ceremony held this morning at the port o...
24-01-2025 12:07
Announcement by the Cyprus Post regarding the management of Skarinou postal agency
Cyprus Post is currently accepting applications of residents of the Community of Skarinou and surrounding areas who are interested in undertaking the management of the local postal agency, as well as the delivery of mail and parcels, with a remuneration of €230 per month, in the form of assignment of duties and not employment.Application deadline: 14 February 2025.Statistical research will be conducted to reassess the remuneration in due time.For further information, interested parties may...
23-01-2025 14:59
Building Permits: August 2024
Reduction of 59,3% in the Number of Building Permits IssuedThe Statistical Service announces that the number of building permits authorised during August 2024 stood at 183 compared to 450 in August 2023. The total value of these permits reached €87,4 million and the total area 66,2 thousand square metres. These building permits provide for the construction of 323 dwelling units.During the period January-August 2024, 5.062 building permits were issued compared to 4.662 in the corresponding p...
23-01-2025 14:39
Announcement by the Cyprus Post regarding the management of Pyrgos postal agency
Cyprus Post is currently accepting applications of residents of the Community of Pyrgos, and surrounding areas who are interested in undertaking the management of the local post agency, as well as the delivery of mail and parcels, with a remuneration of €713 per month, in the form of assignment of duties and not employment.Application deadline: 10 February 2025 Statistical research will be conducted to reassess the remuneration in due time.For further information, interested parties may ...
22-01-2025 17:56
European Statistics Competition, National Phase
Results of the First Assignment On 16 and 17 of January 2025, the First Assignment of the National Phase of the European Statistics Competition was held for Gymnasiums and Lyceums respectively, at the premises of the University of Cyprus. Four hundred sixty-two secondary education students from all over Cyprus formed 164 teams 164 and participated in the competition. The co-organisers (Statistical Service of Cyprus, Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth, University of Cyprus and Cyprus St...
21-01-2025 13:31
Address by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Dr Vasiliki Kassianidou, at the Cyprus Institute ERA Chair in One Archaeological Science” public presentation event
It is a great pleasure to be here with you today for this event, whose aim is to present the most recent success of the Science and Technology in Archaeology Research Centre, namely securing, through an extremely competitive process, an ERA Chair for the Cyprus Institute. According to the website of the European Research Agency (ERA) the aim of the ERA Chairs funding scheme is to attract high-level researchers to a widening university or research centre, in an effort to increase its research ...
20-01-2025 20:51
The Ambassador of Cyprus to Poland presents his credentials
The new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Republic of Poland, Mr Nicos P. Nicolaou, presented, on 13 January 2025, his credentials to the President of the Republic of Poland, Mr Andrzej Duda. Ambassador Nicolaou conveyed the warm greetings of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and expressed a strong commitment to further enhancing bilateral relations between Cyprus and Poland. Highlighting nearly 64 years of diplomatic ties, the Ambassador emphasised...
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