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31-05-2024 12:16

Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the Press and Information Office of the Republic of Cyprus’ photographic exhibition “50 years Turkish invasion and occupation”

Although half a century has passed, the grief is profound and the pain is indescribable every time our memory recalls the tragic events of 1974; the Turkish invasion, the unwavering milestone for every Cypriot citizen, who, 50 years later, still bears the inflicted trauma of the unspeakable tragedy of the Turkish invasion and the ongoing occupation.From this historic place, located in close proximity to the barbed wires of separation, I would like to reiterate that, despite the challenges, h...

30-05-2024 20:00

Health and Hospital Statistics 2022

In-patient discharges from hospitals contracted with the General Healthcare System (GHS)During 2022, 94.654 discharges were issued to in-patients, i.e. to patients who stayed at the hospital for at least one night, compared to 89.357 in 2021, recording an increase of 5,9%. Part of the increase is due to the gradual inclusion of new hospitals in the GHS. Of the total number of in-patient discharges issued in 2022, a percentage of 45,9% referred to the hospitals of the State Health Service Org...

30-05-2024 18:46

Industrial Production Index: March 2024

Annual Change +3,4%In March 2024, the Industrial Production Index reached 107,8 units (base 2021=100), recording an increase of 3,4% compared to March 2023. For the period January – March 2024, the index recorded an increase of 4,8% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.The manufacturing sector registered an increase of 2,7% compared to March 2023. An increase was also observed in the sectors of water supply and materials recovery (+23,3%), electricity supply (+0,9%) an...

30-05-2024 16:44

Address by the Commissioner for Gender Equality, Ms Josie Christodoulou, at the opening ceremony of the High-level Conference “Women for the Mediterranean”

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Cyprus and to today's conference titled "Women for the Mediterranean". I heartfully thank the UfM’s Secretary General, Mr Nasser Kamel, and his team for the excellent collaboration. It is also a special moment for me since this collaboration with the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) and with my friend Anna Dorangricchia, which aimed to host the conference in Lefkosia (Nicosia), began in 2020, in my previous capacity as Advisor to the Minister o...

30-05-2024 08:44

2024 Elections – Publication of poll results is prohibited

The Chief Returning Officer announces that, in accordance with the applicable electoral legislation, the publication of poll results, directly or indirectly related to the Elections, is prohibited seven (7) days before the date of the elections.Therefore, the publication of any poll must be made by midnight on Saturday, 1 June 2024.(EP)

29-05-2024 09:47

Elections 2024 - Information for citizens on www.elections.gov.cy

The Chief Returning Officer reminds citizens that all information regarding the upcoming Elections of 9 June is posted on the special Elections website at www.elections.gov.cy.Through the above website, voters can be informed, inter alia, about the election procedures, the polling station(s) where they will vote, the elections in which they are entitled to vote, the number of preference crosses in each of them and the correct way to vote. In addition, citizens can find sample ballot papers f...

28-05-2024 13:39

Toast by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the official lunch in honour of the Amir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at the Presidential Palace

It is a true pleasure to welcome you, Your Highness, and your esteemed delegation to Cyprus and to the Presidential Palace.It is also a unique honour to reciprocate the warm and exceptional hospitality that Your Highness has afforded my delegation and myself during my official visit to Doha last November.Cyprus and Qatar are linked by geography and are part of the same neighbourhood. We are both advocates of diplomacy, dialogue and cooperation, and we respond to the challenges in our region...

28-05-2024 13:10

The Joint Expedition of the Warsaw and Jagiellonian Universities in Nea Pafos in Consortium with the Warsaw University of Technology – Season 2023

Director: Professor Ewdoksia Papuci-WładykaThe Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announce the joint expedition of the University of Warsaw (UW) and the Jagiellonian University in Kraków (JU) operating in Pafos in consortium with the Warsaw University of Technology (WUT) has completed the fourth research season implementing the project: “MA-P Maloutena and Agora in the layout of Pafos: modelling the cityscape of the Hellenistic and Roman Capital of Cyprus” (MA-P). Th...

28-05-2024 12:43

The President of the Republic of Cyprus met with the Amir of the State of Qatar

The mutual will to strengthen bilateral relations between Cyprus and Qatar, particularly in the fields of economy and investment, was discussed today between the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and the Amir of the State of Qatar, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is paying his first official visit to Cyprus, following an invitation by President Christodoulides.The Amir of the State of Qatar arrived at the Presidential Palace at 11:20 a.m., accompanied by ...

28-05-2024 10:59

Joint Statement of the Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries of MED9 under the Cyprus Presidency

Τhe representations of Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain convened in Brussels on March 25 and April 29, 2024. Acknowledging the profound concerns of our farmers and recognising the significant challenges they currently face, we have engaged in discussions aimed at a more ambitious and result-oriented approach for supporting farmers and agriculture in the EU.To rebuild trust with our farmers, we must provide appropriate and timely solutions for streng...

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