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07-02-2018 10:10
The President of the Republic receives the credentials of the new High Commissioner of the Republic of India
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today, during a formal ceremony at the Presidential Palace, the credentials of the High Commissioner of the Republic of India to the Republic of Cyprus, Dr. R.K. Raghavan.Presenting his credentials, High Commissioner Raghavan said:“Your Excellency,First of all, I convey the heartfelt personal greetings and best wishes for your health from the leadership of India, His Excellency the President Mr. Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minist...
07-02-2018 09:48
The President of the Republic receives the credentials of the new Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today, during a formal ceremony at the Presidential Palace, the letters of Credence of the new Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Sultan Ahmed Ghanem Al Suwaidi.Presenting his credentials, Ambassador Al Suwaidi said:“Your Excellency, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, President of the Republic of Cyprus,I have the great pleasure to present to your Excellency my letters of Credence as Ambassador of the Unit...
06-02-2018 13:54
Consumer Price Index: January 2018
Inflation -0,7% In January 2018, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 1,21 units to 97,82 units compared to 99,03 units in December 2017. Compared to January 2017, CPI is decreased by 0,7%. (Table 1)In the twelve-month period from February 2017 to January 2018, in comparison to the period from February 2016 to January 2017, the annual average rate of change of the CPI was 0,4%. The corresponding annual average rate of change of the CPI in the previous twelve month period was -1,3%....
05-02-2018 14:03
Statistical Service: Registered Unemployed - January 2018
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of January 2018, reached 35.989 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for January 2018 decreased to 29.812 persons in comparison to 30.591 in the previous month. (Table 1) In comparison with January 2017, a decrease of 6.850 persons or 16,0% was recorded which was mainly observed in the sectors of public administration (a decre...
05-02-2018 13:02
The President of the Republic received a congratulatory message from the President of the Russian Federation
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received a congratulatory message from the President of the Russian Federation, Mr Vladimir Putin.In his message President Putin stated the following:“Please accept my sincere congratulations with your reelection to the position of the President of Cyprus.To a large extent due to your personal efforts the Russian-Cypriot relations have been developing very successfully.I count on a further substantive dialogue and a constructive joint ...
05-02-2018 10:32
The President of the Republic receives a congratulatory message from the Prime Minister of Spain
The President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades received a congratulatory message from the Prime Minister of Spain Mr Mariano Rajoy Brey for his reelection as President of the Republic.In his message the Prime Minister of Spain stated the following:“I would like to express my most sincere congratulations for your reelection as President of the Republic of Cyprus. Your electoral victory confirms the confidence that the Cypriot people placed on you and represents a triumph for the Europea...
04-02-2018 22:44
Inaugural Speech by the re-elected President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades
The Chief Returning Officer, Mr Kypros Kyprianou, declared tonight Mr Nicos Anastasiades as the President-elect of the Republic of Cyprus, who received 55.99% of the votes in the elections of the 4th of February 2018.Addressing his supporters, at the Tassos Papadopoulos – Eleftheria stadium, President Nicos Anastasiades said:“Fellow compatriots,Dear friends,I feel deeply moved and proud today and I also feel a lot of love towards the Cyprus people for my reelection. I am grateful to all C...
04-02-2018 20:25
Presidential Elections 2018 – Repeat election: Statement by the Chief Returning Officer, Mr Kypros Kyprianou, on the results of the elections for the President of the Republic
Voting ended according to schedule.Sorting and counting of ballots run as planned and at 7:23 p.m. we had the results of the last poll.I have now the final official election results which are as follows:The turnout of voters is 407.475 which is equal to 73.97%.In comparison, the voter turnout in the first round was 71.88% of the total registered voters. Abstention votes reached 26.03%, invalid votes 2.65%, blank votes 2.99%.The number of valid votes was 384.524, which is equal to 94.37%....
04-02-2018 20:03
The President-elect, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives a congratulatory message from the President of the European Commission
The President-elect Mr Nicos Anastasiades received tonight a congratulatory message from the President of the European Commission, Mr Jean-Claude Juncker.In his message, President Juncker stated the following:“Dear President Anastasiades,On behalf of the European Commission and myself, I would like to offer you my warmest congratulations on your re-election as President of the Republic of Cyprus.Following the renewal of your mandate, I am confident that you will continue to pursue, as ski...
04-02-2018 18:23
Προεδρικές εκλογές 2018 – Επαναληπτική εκλογή: Έληξε η ψηφοφορία της εκλογής Προέδρου της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας
The voting procedure for the repeat election of the President of the Republic of Cyprus ended according to schedule at 6 p.m., both in Cyprus and abroad. Sorting and counting of ballots begun within the polling stations under the supervision of the Presiding Officers.According to data given, it is estimated that the turnout of voters was 73% of the total of registered voters, compared to 71.88% of the first election round. The voter turnout and the relevant percentages of the first round fo...
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