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29-09-2022 12:58

Industrial Production Index: July 2022

In July 2022, the Industrial Production Index reached 153,9 units (base 2015=100), recording a decrease of 0,5% compared to July 2021. For the period January – July 2022, the index recorded an increase of 3,3% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.The manufacturing sector registered an increase of 1,8% compared to July 2021. Negative changes were observed in the sectors of electricity supply (-6,8%), mining and quarrying (-6,6%) and water supply and materials recovery (-...

29-09-2022 10:54

Statements by the Government Spokesman on the EUMED-9 Summit in Spain

Reference to the need for a collective response to threats to security and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region will be made, inter alia, by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, during his participation in the Summit of the nine Mediterranean states of Europe (EUMED-9).In statements to the Press today, Government Spokesman, Mr Marios Pelekanos, who accompanies the President of the Republic abroad, said that: "the President of the Republic is in Alicante, Spain, wher...

28-09-2022 18:41

The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms Polly Ioannou, presented her credentials to the Secretary General of the League of Arab States

The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Ms Polly Ioannou, presented, on September 26, her credentials to the Secretary General of the League of Arab States, Mr Ahmed Aboul Gheit, during a private meeting at the headquarters of the League in Cairo.The Secretary General welcomed Ms Ioannou and wished her every success in carrying out her diplomatic mission. For her part, Ms Ioannou conveyed the personal greetings of the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anasta...

28-09-2022 13:14

Imports, Sales and Stocks of Petroleum Products: August 2022

Annual change in sales +11,0%In August 2022, the total sales of petroleum products amounted to 122.078 tonnes, recording an increase of 11,0% compared to August 2021. A rise was observed in the provisions of aviation kerosene (31,6%) and of marine gasoil (30,5%), as well as in the sales of bitumen (34,8%), light fuel oil (27,0%), heating gasoil (12,8%) and liquefied petroleum gases (10,1%). On the contrary, a decrease was recorded in the sales of heavy fuel oil (-78,4%), road diesel (-4,7%) ...

28-09-2022 12:54

Average monthly earnings of employees: 2nd quarter 2022

Based on provisional data, the average gross monthly earnings of employees during the second quarter of 2022, amounted to €2.081 compared to €1.982 during the second quarter of 2021, i.e. an increase of 5,0% is observed. It is noted that, during the first and second quarters of 2021, the Special Schemes of the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance for dealing with the pandemic were in force, resulting in reduced average gross monthly earnings, since the amount taken into account is the earn...

28-09-2022 10:46

Photo Album - Permanent Secretary of Interior Ministry – One-day seminar on “Inspection and Assessment of the Risk of Buildings and Presentation of Visual Inspection Forms of ETEK Buildings”

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Mr Costas Constantinou, addresses, on behalf of the Minister of Interior, a one-day seminar on “Inspection and Assessment of the Risk of Buildings and Presentation of Visual Inspection Forms of ETEK Buildings”, at Shacolas Educational Centre for Clinical Medicine of the University of Cyprus, in Lefkosia.

28-09-2022 09:55

The Medieval Castle of Pafos was lit up in yellow by the Department of Antiquities for the “Gold in September” world campaign against childhood cancer

The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces that yesterday, Tuesday, 27th of September 2022, the Medieval Castle of Pafos was lit up in yellow, as part of the “Gold in September” world campaign, for the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, embracing the efforts of the Pancyprian Association of Parents and Friends of the Children Oncology Unit. The aim is to help increase public awareness concerning the dangers of cancer for children, and the di...

27-09-2022 15:05

High Commissioner Mr Giorgos Ioannides presented his credentials to the Governor General of Canada

The High Commissioner of the Republic Cyprus to Canada, Mr Giorgos Ioannides, presented on 22 September, during a special ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, the official residence of the Governor General of Canada, his credentials to the Governor General, Mrs Mary J. May Simon, as the new High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to Canada.During a meeting with the Governor General, the High Commissioner conveyed President Nicos Anastasiades’ greetings and wishes for progress and well-bein...

27-09-2022 11:53

Photo Album - Transport Minister – Press conference for launching ‘Fix Cyprus’ application

The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos, addresses the press conference for launching the ‘Fix Cyprus’ application, at the University of Cyprus, in Lefkosia.

26-09-2022 13:44

Pafos Castle closed to the public due to conservation works

The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces that the Pafos Castle will be closed to the public, due to scheduled conservation works, on the 3rd and 4th of October 2022.(EK/ECHR)

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