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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...

03-06-2024 13:08

Quarterly National Accounts: 1st Quarter 2024

Growth Rate 3,5% The GDP growth rate in real terms during the first quarter of 2024 is positive and it is estimated at 3,5% over the corresponding quarter of 2023. Based on seasonally and working day adjusted data, GDP growth rate in real terms is estimated at 3,4%. Regarding the production approach for the estimation of GDP, the positive growth rate is mainly attributed to the sectors: "Hotels and Restaurants", "Construction", "Information and Communication", "Wholesale and R...

03-06-2024 11:59

Address by the Minister of Education, Sport and Youth Dr Athena Michaelidou at the Crisis Management in Schools Training organised by the Educational Psychology Service

I would like to welcome all of you to this educational event on crisis management in schools, offered by the National Association of School Psychologists. I am confident that this workshop on the PREPaRE model, an evidenced-based school crisis prevention and intervention curriculum, will assist school psychologists and schools, in effectively preparing for and responding to emergencies.It is with great pleasure that I also welcome our distinguished guests, developers and core trainers of the...

03-06-2024 11:49

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus pays working visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Constantinos Kombos, is travelling today to the Arab Republic of Egypt for a working visit that will take place on 4 and 5 June 2024.During his stay in Cairo, Minister Kombos will meet tomorrow, Tuesday 4 June 2024, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mr Sameh Shoukry. The two Ministers will hold a tête-à-tête meeting, followed by consultations in an extended format, with the participation of delega...

03-06-2024 10:20

Address by the Attorney-General of the Republic, Mr George L. Savvides, at the international conference on “Militant Democracy and Constitutionalism: Do procedural aspects of democracy affect its substance?”

It is with great pleasure that I have accepted the kind invitation to participate in today’s Conference. Allow me to begin by welcoming all of you in Cyprus and by congratulating the organisers for putting together such an impressive programme on a subject that is of particular interest. What makes this occasion even more noteworthy, is that the Conference takes place in honour of a very distinguished predecessor of mine, the late Alecos Markides, who dedicated his life in serving democracy a...

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