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29-03-2024 12:15
Art educational program for children 7-12 years at the State Gallery of Contemporary Art – Majestic
Applying contemporary practices of art and museum education, the programme “Saturday Mornings: Fun at the Gallery", which is being implemented for a second year in a row, aims to demonstrate various ways of approaching contemporary artistic creation by children aged 7-12 years.Through interactive “Artist Talks” and children's interaction with a number of guest contemporary artists and their practice, it seeks to develop artistic literacy and an understanding of the social role of art based o...
29-03-2024 10:25
Management of the postal agencies in the areas of Illioupoli, Nea Ledra, Konstantia, Kalithea and Idalion Industrial Area
The Cyprus Post accepts applications (two positions) from residents of the municipality of Idalion and the surrounding area, who are interested in undertaking the management of the postal agencies of:(a) Ilioupoli, Nea Ledra, Konstantia, and(b) Kallithea, Idalion Industrial Area,as well as the delivery of mail and parcels, with a remuneration of €1,000 per month for each position, in the form of assignment of duties and not a contract-based employment.Application deadline is 12th April ...
29-03-2024 10:23
Emergency conservation works at the Ethnological Museum – House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios in Lefkosia
The Department of Antiquities, Deputy Ministry of Culture, announces that the Ethnological Museum – House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios in Lefkosia will remain closed to the public on Saturday, 30th March, 2024, for emergency conservation works.The Department of Antiquities apologises in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.(NGian/NG)
28-03-2024 14:27
Industrial Production Index: January 2024
Annual Change +4,2%In January 2024, the Industrial Production Index reached 99,5 units (base 2021=100), recording an increase of 4,2% compared to January 2023.The manufacturing sector registered an increase of 3,2% compared to January 2023. An increase was also observed in the sectors of water supply and materials recovery (+33,8%), mining and quarrying (+14,8%) and electricity supply (+0,4%).In the manufacturing sector, the most significant positive changes compared to January 2023 were ...
28-03-2024 12:15
Statement by the President of the Republic
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, upon arrival today at the ceremony of signing a Memorandum of Cooperation between the Social Welfare Services and the local authorities, replied to a journalist’s question regarding news about the humanitarian aid corridor. President Christodoulides said: "I was specifically briefed by US military officials when I recently had a meeting about the creation of the port there. The target is May 1, but based on the information I have receiv...
27-03-2024 17:27
Joint press release of the Ministers of Energy of Cyprus and Israel
The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Cabinet member, Mr Eli Cohen, met today, 27 March 2024, with the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Cyprus, George Papanastasiou, who paid an official visit to Israel together with high-ranking officials from his Ministry.During the meeting, the Ministers discussed the issue of cooperation in the field of energy, which holds great potential for both countries. Among other things, they agreed to strengthen the regional al...
27-03-2024 14:54
The President of the Republic met with the President of Estonia
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, met today at the Presidential Palace with the President of Estonia, Mr Alar Karis, who is paying an official visit to Cyprus.President Karis and his spouse arrived at the Presidential Palace this morning and were welcomed by President Christodoulides and his spouse, while a military guard paid honours. Following the performance of the national anthems of the two countries, President Karis laid a wreath at the monument of Archbishop Mak...
27-03-2024 12:38
Imports, sales and stocks of petroleum products: February 2024
Annual Change in Sales 7,1 % In February 2024, the total sales of petroleum products amounted to 115.421 tonnes, recording an increase of 7,1% compared to February 2023. A rise was recorded in the provisions of marine gasoil (48,2%) and aviation kerosene (8,7%), as well as in the sales of asphalt (62,9%), heavy and light fuel oil (46,1% and 15,2% respectively), motor gasoline (9,5%) and road diesel (9,3%). On the contrary, a decrease was observed in the sales of kerosene (-34,5%), heating ga...
26-03-2024 21:18
Address by the First Lady, Mrs Philippa Karsera-Christodoulides, on 'Empowering Equality: A Vision for Inclusive Participation and Social Transformation' at the Women Leaders' Forum
It is an honour and a great pleasure to join this dynamic gathering with a multitude of truly inspiring speakers. Allow me first to sincerely thank and congratulate IMH, a leading organisation in its field, for the invitation.“Empowering Equality: A vision for Inclusive Participation and Social Transformation.”; a pertinent theme that we should always engage and exchange perspectives on. A first reference point is the word “vision”, because without vision, there is no transformation, no ch...
26-03-2024 13:46
The Republic of Cyprus and the United States of America announce Justice System Cooperation to enhance Cypriot capabilities to counter iIllicit finance
In response to a request from President Christodoulides to further empower the Republic of Cyprus (ROC) to counter illicit finance, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with support from the US Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and Embassy Nicosia have established direct cooperation with ROC law enforcement entities to enhance capacity in identifying and prosecuting financial crimes...
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