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30-11-2021 15:56
Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Cyprus on the establishment of a strategic partnership, after the telephone conversation between the two countries’ Presidents
In the eve of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Cyprus, the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping and the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades had a telephone conversation on November 30th, 2021. Both sides spoke highly of the positive momentum of the development of China-Cyprus relations and had an in-depth exchange of views on regional and international issues of com...
30-11-2021 15:18
Photo Album - PoR – Delegation of the France - Cyprus Friendship Group of the French National Assembly
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives a delegation of the France - Cyprus Friendship Group of the French National Assembly, at the Presidential Palace.
30-11-2021 14:33
Turnover Value Index of Services: 3rd quarter 2021
The Turnover Value Index during the third quarter of 2021 recorded increases in the sectors of accommodation and food service activities (84,1%), of administrative and support service activities (34,9%), of information and communication (16,2%) and of professional, scientific and technical activities (5,6%) compared to the corresponding quarter of 2020.During the period January-September 2021, increases relative to the corresponding period of 2020 were observed in the index of accommodation ...
30-11-2021 14:20
Address by the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr. Yiannis Karousos, at the event: “Digging History - 50 Years of Archaeological Relations Between Cyprus And Italy”
Your Excellency,Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with great pleasure that I am here today to address this event organised by the Italian Embassy in Cyprus in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities, marking the 50 years of archaeological relations between Cyprus and Italy. I would especially like to thank his Honourable the Ambassador of Italy, Mr. Andrea Cavallari, who took the initiative for this event and particularly for his assistance, support and cooperation throughout his t...
30-11-2021 14:07
Rapid antigen testing units – 1 December 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 18th of October, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 and above must hold one of the following:1. Certificate of full vaccination.2. Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.3. Certificate of a PCR negative test or a negative rapid antigen test result, valid for 72 hours.According to the Ministe...
30-11-2021 13:55
Index of Industrial Output Prices: October 2021
The Index of Industrial Output Prices for October 2021 reached 111,6 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 1,0% compared to September 2021. Compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, the index recorded an increase of 13,0%. For the period January-October 2021, the index showed an increase of 5,3% compared to the corresponding period of 2020. In October 2021 compared to September 2021, the index remained stable in the sector of electricity supply, while it showed a r...
30-11-2021 09:56
Photo Album - Interior Minister – Monitoring Committees of EU Home Affairs Funds
The Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, addresses the opening of the Monitoring Committees of the Home Affairs Funds (Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and Internal Security Fund), at the Ministry of Finance, Lefkosia.
30-11-2021 09:43
High concentrations of dust in the air
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 30 November 2021, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people, and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.E...
29-11-2021 15:43
Industrial Production Index: September 2021
In September 2021, the Industrial Production Index reached 135,2 units (base 2015=100), recording a decrease of 1,3% compared to September 2020. For the period January – September 2021, the index recorded an increase of 7,9% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.The manufacturing sector registered an increase of 0,2% compared to September 2020. Increases were also observed in the sectors of water supply and materials recovery (+31,7%) and mining and quarrying (+7,0%). A ...
29-11-2021 15:01
Labour Force Survey (LFS): 3rd Quarter 2021
Unemployment 6,6%According to the results of the Labour Force Survey, the labour force in the 3rd quarter of 2021 amounted to 472.314 persons or 64,6% of the population (males 70,6%, females 59,0%) in comparison to 452.154 persons (62,9%) in the corresponding quarter of 2020 (Table 1).The number of employed persons was 440.959 and the employment rate 60,3% (males 66,3%, females 54,8%) in comparison to 414.920 persons (57,7%) in the corresponding quarter of 2020.The number of unemployed per...
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