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12-07-2024 17:13
Meeting held between Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) and Japan Science and Technology Agency delegation (JST)
The Chief Scientist for Research Innovation and Technology, Mr Demetris Skourides, and the Director General of the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), Mr Theodoros Loukaidis, hosted a distinguished delegation from Japan at the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) headquarters, including H.E. Ambassador Yamawaki and Dr Kazuhito Hashimoto, the President of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). The Japanese delegation also included Dr Takehito Higuchi, the Deputy Director of ...
12-07-2024 16:54
Funding of Development Projects for Feature Films by the South Eastern European Cinema Network (SEE)
The Deputy Ministry of Culture - Department of Contemporary Culture announces that the South Eastern European Cinema Network (SEE) launches a contest between its member-states for the funding of Development Projects for Feature Films. In its next meeting, to be held this coming November 2024, the Network will examine the submitted proposals and select the best among them to be funded.Selection Criteria Feature films with a minimum running time of 70 minutes and aimed at theatrical release ...
12-07-2024 15:40
Results of the construction and land development survey 2022
Increase in Value Added in the Construction Sector by 8,9%According to the results of the Construction and Land Development Survey, the main aggregates of the construction sector in 2022 registered a positive growth rate compared to 2021.In particular, production value in the broad construction sector increased in 2022 by 10,3% to €5.564,7 million compared to €5.044,9 million in 2021. Value added at current prices increased by 8,9% to €1.442,4 million in 2022 compared to €1.325,0 million in...
12-07-2024 13:16
Announcement by the Cyprus Post regarding the management of Agia Marina Chrysochous Postal Agency
Cyprus Post accepts applications from residents of the community of Agia Marina Chrysochous and the surrounding areas, who are interested to undertake the management of the local postal agency, as well as the delivery of mail and parcels, with a remuneration of €450,00 per month, in the form of assignment of duties and not employment.The application deadline is the 31st of July 2024.Statistical research will be taken to reassess the remuneration in due time.For further information, interes...
12-07-2024 08:50
Sirens will sound on the 15th and 20th of July 2024
Cyprus Civil Defence, in memory of the coup d’ etat and the Turkish invasion of 1974, will activate the sirens of the Public Warning System, which are installed in all areas of the Republic.The activations will take place as follows: on July 15th, sirens will be activated at 08:20 in the morning, the time the coup d’ etat broke out, and on July 20th they will be activated at 05:30 in the morning, the time the Turkish invasion began.(MKy/AP)
11-07-2024 15:41
Results of the Services and Transport Survey 2022
Increase in All Sectors of Economic Activity According to the results of the Services and Transport Survey, the tertiary sector of the economy registered in 2022 a positive growth rate compared to 2021.In particular, production value during 2022 showed an increase of 29,3% in transportation and storage (sector H), 44,8% in accommodation and food service activities (sector I), 37,6% in information and communication (sector J), 18,2% in real estate activities (sector L), 13,0% in professional...
11-07-2024 14:22
Government Employment by Category: June 2024
Total Employment: 54.153In June 2024 total government employment reached 54.153 persons. For the period January – June 2024 average total government employment reached 54.721 persons, marking an increase of 2.524 persons (4,8%) compared to the corresponding period of 2023.In the Civil Service there were 12.004 permanent employees, 4.243 employees with contracts of indefinite duration, 1.265 employees with contracts of definite duration and 5.856 hourly paid workers. Permanent employees repr...
10-07-2024 18:42
Cyprus is a ‘Strong Innovator’ for the third consecutive year
It achieved the greatest progress in performance among member states.Cyprus is a “Strong Innovator” for the third consecutive year and has shown the greatest progress (39%) compared to 2017, according to the European Innovation Scoreboard 2024. This highlights the increased potential of its Research and Innovation ecosystem, which creates stronger prospects. It is the only country in Southern Europe to be ranked as a Strong or Leading Innovator.Cyprus remains a leader across the European Un...
10-07-2024 15:02
Foreign Trade Statistics: April 2024 (Final Data) and May 2024 (Provisional Data)
May 2024, Provisional DataTotal imports of goods in May 2024 were €1.031,8 mn as compared to €1.000,0 mn in May 2023, recording an increase of 3,2%. Imports from other European Union (EU) member states were €611,4 mn and from third countries €420,4 mn, compared to €594,0 mn and €406,0 mn respectively in May 2023. Imports in May 2024 include the transfer of economic ownership of vessels, with total value of €77,0 mn as compared to €34,6 mn in May 2023. Total exports of goods in May 2024 were...
10-07-2024 11:41
EMA recommends revoking conditional marketing authorisation for Ocaliva
EMA’s Human Medicines Committee (CHMP) has concluded its review of the medicine Ocaliva (obeticholic acid) and has recommended that the medicine’s marketing authorisation be revoked, because its benefits are no longer considered to outweigh its risks. Ocaliva is used to treat adults with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), an autoimmune condition that causes gradual destruction of the bile ducts in the liver, which can lead to liver failure and increase the risk of liver cancer.At the time of...
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