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07-06-2024 09:19
The Chief Scientist visits NASA Headquarters for ceremony honouring Cypriot team “Brute Force”
Brute Force was awarded top prize in the NASA Space Apps ChallengeThe Chief Scientist for Research, Innovation, and Technology of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Demetris Skourides, attended the prestigious NASA Space Apps Challenge award ceremony at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C., where the Cypriot team “Brute Force” was awarded the first prize.The accolade marks a historic moment as it is the first time a Cypriot team has been honoured with an invitation to NASA Headquarters for an award...
06-06-2024 15:35
The President of the Republic of Cyprus met with the President of Montenegro
The President of the Republic Mr Nikos Christodoulides met today, at the Presidential Palace, with the President of Montenegro Mr Jakov Milatović who is paying an official visit to Cyprus.President Milatović and his spouse arrived at the Presidential Palace, where they were welcomed by President Christodoulides and his spouse, and after the official ceremony the two Presidents held a private meeting, followed by expanded talks between their delegations.Later on, the two Presidents made stat...
06-06-2024 12:41
Consumer Price Index (CPI): May 2024
Inflation 2,7%In May 2024, the Consumer Price Index increased by 0,75 units and reached 117,84 units compared to 117,09 units in April 2024. In May 2024, the inflation increased by 2,7%. (Table 1)For the period January-May 2024, the CPI increased by 2,0% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1) As regards the economic origin, the largest positive change when compared to the index of May 2023 was recorded in Petroleum products (10,0%). In comparison to the index...
06-06-2024 11:15
2024 Elections – Chief Returning Officer’s scheduled statements on the day of the elections
The Chief Returning Officer, Dr Elikkos Elia, on the day of the elections, 9 June 2024, will make scheduled statements to inform the public regarding the voting process and the voting turnout percentages as follows:7:05 – The Chief Returning Officer will make a statement on the commencement of the voting10:15 – The Chief Returning Officer will make a statement on voter turnout until 10:00 a.m.12:15 – The Chief Returning Officer will make a statement on voter turnout until 12 noon and the ...
06-06-2024 11:14
2024 Elections – Voting Hours
The Chief Returning Officer announces that, in accordance with the applicable electoral legislation, the voting on Sunday, 9 June 2024, will commence at 7:00 a.m. and will temporarily stop at 12:00 noon for a one-hour break.The voting will recommence at 1 p.m. and will end at 6 p.m.Moreover, it is noted that the voting hours for the polling stations abroad are as follows:Country:Voting Hours:(Country’s local time)Greece7 a.m.. – 6 pm / break time 12 noon – 1 p.m.Belgi...
06-06-2024 11:13
Elections 2024 – “Where and What do I vote?” – Information sources
The Chief Returning Officer would like to remind voters that they can be informed about the polling station where they can exercise their right to vote, the elections in which they have the right to vote, as well as the number of preference crosses in each election, at the following information sources:1. Online:wtv.elections.moi.gov.cy, elections.gov.cy Voters enter their ID card number and date of birth.2. Text message (SMS) (only for the “Where do I...
05-06-2024 13:54
Industrial Turnover Index: March 2024
Annual Change -4,4%In March 2024, the Industrial Turnover Index reached 132,0 units (base 2021=100), recording a decrease of 4,4% compared to March 2023. For the period January – March 2024, the index recorded an increase of 0,8% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.In manufacturing, the Industrial Turnover Index for March 2024 reached 130,2 units, recording a decrease of 1,5% compared to March 2023. A decrease was also noted in the electricity supply sector (-18,4%). ...
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...
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