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19-12-2022 13:42
Labour Cost Index: 3rd Quarter 2022
Annual Change 5,5%Based on provisional data, in the 3rd quarter of 2022, the hourly labour costs (total cost) increased by 5,5%, compared with the same quarter of the previous year.The two main components of labour costs, wages and salaries per hour worked and non-wage costs per hour worked increased by 5,6% and 4,9% respectively, compared with the same quarter of the previous year. Note: From the 1st quarter of 2022 onwards, data are provisional.The hourly labour cost (total cost), seas...
19-12-2022 13:13
Photo Album - Education Minister – Carols by children
The Minister of Education, Sport and Youth, Mr Prodromos Prodromou, welcomes children from school choirs who sing the Christmas carols, at the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth.
16-12-2022 23:15
Photo Album - PoR – Annual ball of Kormakitis Association
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, addresses the annual ball of Kormakitis Association, at Tropicana Square events hall, in Lefkosia.
16-12-2022 13:40
Ceremony for the Donation of a Geological Sample of the Moon by the Government of the United States to the Republic of Cyprus
The year 2022 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo XVII (17) mission, as well as the first Artemis Mission, which was launched last November with the aim to return to lunar exploration that had initially started with the Apollo missions. Consequently, on this auspicious 50th anniversary it is with feelings of gratitude and sincere appreciation that we receive today from the US government, at this solemn ceremony at the Presidential Palace, a geological sample of the Moon collected during ...
16-12-2022 13:38
Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): November 2022
Annual Rate of Change 8,1%In November 2022 the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices increased by 8,1% when compared to the index of November 2021 while, when compared to the index of October 2022, the HICP decreased by 0,4%. For the period January – November 2022 the HICP recorded an increase of 8,1% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1) Note: The HICP in Euro area for the last month is based on EUROSTAT’s estimation (flash estimate).Compared to November 2021,...
16-12-2022 13:13
Photo Album - Acting President of the Republic – Donation ceremony of a Lunar sample by the USA to Cyprus
The Acting President of the Republic, President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, addresses the donation ceremony of a Lunar sample by the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus and receives the sample, at the Presidential Palace.
16-12-2022 10:37
Photo Album - POR – European Council Summit
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, participates in the deliberations of the European Council Summit, in Brussels.
16-12-2022 10:15
Payment of rent for P.O. Boxes
The Department of Postal Services would like to inform P.O. Box lessees, including the Government Departments, that the rent for the period from 1 January to 31 December2023 should be paid no later than 31 January, 2023. Rent may be prepaid for two or three years. Payments can be made to any Post Office, regardless of where the P.O. Box is located, or by sending a cheque to the Director of the Department of Postal Services, 1900 Lefkosia.Please note that for customer convenience payments can...
16-12-2022 10:12
Acceptance of postal items to Russia, Belarus and Nepal has resumed
The Cyprus Post announces that the acceptance of postal items has resumed for all services to:1. Russia 2. Belarus 3. Nepal. (MG/SCH)
16-12-2022 08:34
Joint Search and Rescue Exercise «CYPUSA 01/22»
A joint Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise, titled «CYPUSA 01/22» was conducted yesterday, within the Search and Rescue Region of the Republic of Cyprus, with the participation of SAR Units and Personnel from the Republic of Cyprus and the USA.The US Navy Helo «MH-60S» of MSC-28 from Sigonella, the fast patrol boat «THISEAS» of Cyprus Port and Marine Police, the FBP «TSOMAKIS» of the Cyprus Navy, and a helicopter from 460 SQN of the National Guard participated in both day and night SAREX scena...
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