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01-07-2024 15:26
Announcement by the Department of Antiquities on the completion of the 2024 fieldwork season at Erimi-Pitharka
Director: Prof. Laerke Recht, University of GrazThe Department of Antiquities, Deputy Ministry of Culture, announces the completion of the 2024 fieldwork season at Erimi-Pitharka, that took place between 29 April to 7 June 2024. The excavations were carried out by an international team of staff and students, directed by Prof. Laerke Recht.The Erimi Pitharka Archaeological Project is run by the University of Graz, in collaboration with Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University, Warsaw (co-directo...
01-07-2024 14:48
Fiscal Accounts of General Government: January-May 2024
Surplus €590,6 mnThe preliminary General Government fiscal results, which are prepared by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) indicate a surplus of €590,6 mn (1,9% of GDP) for the period of January-May 2024, as compared to a surplus of €322,7 mn (1,1% of GDP) that was recorded during the period of January- May 2023.RevenueDuring the period of January-May 2024, total revenue increased by €700,8 mn (+14,9%) and amounted to €5.394,5 mn, compared to €4.693,7 mn in the corresponding per...
01-07-2024 14:26
Revenue from Tourism: April 2024
Revenue from Tourism -0,1%Based on the results of the Passengers Survey carried out by the Statistical Service, revenue from tourism reached €217,4 mn in April 2024, recording a minor decrease of 0,1% as compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (€217,6 mn).For the period of January-April 2024, revenue from tourism is estimated at €440,7 mn compared to €417,6 mn in the corresponding period of 2023, recording an increase of 5,5%.Expenditure AnalysisThe average expenditure p...
01-07-2024 14:03
Turnover Index of Retail Trade Except of Motor Vehicles: May 2024
Annual Change +4,5% in Value and +2,6% in VolumeThe Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for May 2024 increased by 4,5% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 1). For the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade increased by 2,6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 2).For the period January-May 2024, the Value Index is estimated to have recorded an increase of 5,3% and the Volume Index an increase of 4,2% compared to the same...
01-07-2024 13:39
Statements by the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Mr Nicodemos Damianou, on welcoming the Digital Cooperation Organization Secretary-General to Cyprus
On behalf of the Government of Cyprus, I extend a warm welcome to the Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), HE Ms Deemah AlYahya, and her delegation to Cyprus. This visit is testament to the strong bonds and shared vision between our country and the DCO and signifies a milestone in our common efforts to enhance digital innovation to the benefit of our economies and societies. In today's rapidly evolving world, digital technologies have become the cornerstone of su...
29-06-2024 11:29
The Chief Scientist for Research Innovation and Technology, Mr Demetrios Skourides, participated in the 2nd Polish-Cypriot Forum on Information Security (POLCYBER 2024), yesterday
The Chief Scientist for Research Innovation and Technology, Mr Demetrios Skourides, presented the Cyprus Vision, Mission, and Ecosystem at the 2nd Polish-Cypriot Forum on Information Security (POLCYBER 2024). The event was organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Lefkosia and the Polish-Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, and with the support of Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), Polish Investment & Trade Agency PPFR Group (PAiH), Commissioner of Communications, Cyprus ...
28-06-2024 20:26
Tourism Statistics 2023
Travellers The movement of travellers to and from Cyprus in 2023 recorded an increase compared to 2022. Total arrivals of travellers reached 6.107.725, recording an increase of 26,4%, and departures totalled 6.105.574, also recording an increase of 26,8%, compared to 2022 (Figure 1).Air traffic represented 95,1% of arrivals and 95,2% of departures in 2023.Tourists Tourist arrivals increased by 20,1% and reached 3.845.652 in 2023, compared to 3.201.080 in 2022 (Figure 2).During 2023, th...
28-06-2024 19:18
Index of Industrial Output Prices: May 2024
Annual Change -2,5% The Index of Industrial Output Prices for May 2024 reached 122,4 units (base 2021=100), recording an increase of 0,5% compared to April 2024. Compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, the index recorded a decrease of 2,5%. For the period January-May 2024, the index showed a decrease of 3,2% compared to the corresponding period of 2023.In May 2024, compared to April 2024, the index remained stable in the sector of manufacturing, while it showed an increas...
28-06-2024 18:32
Average Monthly Earnings of Employees: 1st Quarter 2024
Annual Change 5,7% Based on provisional data, the average gross monthly earnings of employees during the first quarter of 2024 amounted to €2.378 compared to €2.251 during the first quarter of 2023, i.e. an increase of 5,7% is observed. The average gross monthly earnings during the first quarter of 2024, seasonally adjusted, are estimated at €2.424 and compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, they are increased by 1,5%.Note: From the 1st quarter of 2023 onwards, data are provisional.The a...
28-06-2024 13:46
Announcement by the Cyprus Post regarding the management of Sotira Lemesou postal agency
Cyprus Post accepts applications from residents of the community of Sotira Lemesou 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 €300.00 per month, in the form of assignment of duties and not employment. The application deadline is the 12th of July 2024. Statistical research will be taken to reassess the remuneration in due time. For further information, interested pa...
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