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18-11-2024 14:47

Tourist Arrivals and Returns of Residents of Cyprus from trips abroad: October 2024

Tourist Arrivals 7,7% and Returns of Residents of Cyprus 4,4% Tourist Arrivals The arrivals of tourists reached 459.106 in October 2024 compared to 426.272 in October 2023, recording an increase of 7,7%. Arrivals from the United Kingdom were the main source of tourism for October 2024, with a share of 36,3% (166.588) of total arrivals, followed by Poland with 8,1% (37.010), Germany with 7,6% (34.822), Israel with 5,2% (24.088) and Sweden with 4,1% (18.713). For a percentage of 79,9% ...

18-11-2024 14:15

Price Index of Construction Materials: October 2024

Annual Change +0,13% The Price Index of Construction Materials for October 2024 reached 117,18 units (base year 2021=100), recording a decrease of 0,08% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded an increase of 0,13%. By main commodity category, increases were recorded in electromechanical products (3,63%), products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (1,17%) and mineral products (0,45%), whereas decreases were observ...

18-11-2024 09:30

Address by the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Nicodemos Damianou, at the stakeholders meeting on Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation

Good morning. It is a pleasure to be with you today, among such a diverse and distinguished group of experts, to discuss the challenges and opportunities that are shaping the rapidly evolving fields of electronic communications and postal services.The topics at hand today – regulatory reforms, cybersecurity, innovation, and the critical infrastructure that underpins our connectivity – are interconnected and key to the resilience and the sustainability of our digital ecosystem. A collaborativ...

15-11-2024 15:12

Road Freight Transport: 2nd Quarter 2024

Freight transport in Cyprus +9,1% and from and to Cyprus +9,5%The Statistical Service announces the release of the latest figures for road freight transport for the second quarter of 2024.During the period April-June 2024, the total weight of goods transported by road in Cyprus increased by 9,1% compared to the corresponding period of 2023, while the weight of freight transported from and to Cyprus also increased by 9,5%.During the period January-June 2024, the total weight of goods transp...

15-11-2024 10:58

Written Statement by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, on the condemnation of the 41st anniversary of the illegal declaration of the secessionist entity in the occupied area of Cyprus

The 15th of November 1983 is more thana sombre date. It constitutes the attempt to legitimise Cyprus’ occupation by Turkey, as well as the de factodivision, which we will never allow and will never accept.Turkey’s long-standing effort over the years to politically and diplomatically legitimise the secessionist entity in the occupied area of Cyprus is unfounded in any way.The Republic of Cyprus is the only legitimate state in Cyprus and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus is the sole rec...

15-11-2024 09:01

Press Release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the anniversary of the illegal declaration of the pseudo-state in the occupied part of Cyprus

Today marks forty-one years since the illegal declaration of independence of the secessionist entity created by Turkey in the territory of the Republic of Cyprus under Turkish military occupation. An action that has resulted to the continuing violation of the territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as of international legality, the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter and the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions. The Republic of Cyprus condemns the ongoing effor...

14-11-2024 13:52

GDP Growth Rate: 3rd quarter 2024 (Flash Estimate)

Growth Rate 3,9%The GDP growth rate in real terms during the third quarter of 2024 is positive and it is estimated at 3,9% over the corresponding quarter of 2023. Based on seasonally and working day adjusted data, GDP growth rate in real terms is estimated at 3,8%. The positive GDP growth rate is mainly attributed to the sectors: “Hotels and Restaurants”, “Wholesale and Retail Trade, Repair of Motor Vehicles”, “Information and Communication” and “Construction”.TableYearQuarter...

13-11-2024 21:16

The Ambassador of Cyprus to the Kingdom of Denmark presents his credentials

In an official ceremony held at Amalienborg Palace on Wednesday, 6 of November 2024, the new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Kingdom of Denmark, Mr Panagiotis Kyriakou, presented his credentials to the King of Denmark, H.M. Frederik X.During the private audience that followed, Ambassador Kyriakou conveyed to King Frederik the warm greetings of the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides. He referred to the excellent level of bilateral relations between Cyprus and Den...

13-11-2024 13:49

Press Remarks by the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Dr Nicodemos Damianou, on the occasion of the visit of the President of the European Research Council to Cyprus, Professor Maria Leptin

On behalf of the Government and the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, it is a great pleasure to welcome the President of the European Research Council (ERC), Professor Maria Leptin, to our country. We are deeply honoured by her visit, and we thank Professor Leptin for taking the time to join us in Cyprus. This visit signifies the European Research Council’s commitment to strengthening ties and fostering collaboration across Europe’s research community.The ERC is ...

12-11-2024 19:00

Welcome speech by the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Dr Nicodemos Damianou, at a lecture at the University of Cyprus on the occasion of the visit of the President of ERC to Cyprus

Good evening. I would first like to extend a warm welcome, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides –who is currently participating at COP29 in Baku– to the President of the European Research Council (ERC), Professor Marie Leptin. May I also thank the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts for its role in organising this visit and its wider contribution in fostering research, innovation, and scientific collaboration within Cyprus and at European lev...

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