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17-08-2018 14:53
Our monuments celebrate “Under the full moon” – Archaeological sites open to public on the evening of August 26
The Department of Antiquities announces that this year, on Sunday August 26, 2018, it will celebrate, for the first time, the August full moon, by opening to the public the archaeological sites of Kourion, Agios Georgios Pegeias and Ancient Idalion.The sites will be opened between 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. and entrance will be free. The Department of Antiquities invites the public to visit these archaeological sites, for a magical evening “Under the Full Moon”, walk around the monuments in the ...
17-08-2018 12:26
Harmonized index of Consumer Prices: Annual rate of change 1,4% in July 2018
The Harmonized Price Index (HICP) for July 2018 increased by 1,4% when compared to July 2017, while compared to June of 2018 decreased by 0,2%. For the period January-July 2018 the HICP increased by 0,2% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1)Note: The HICP in Euro area for the last month is based on EUROSTAT estimation (flash estimate).Compared to the index of July 2017, the largest change was noted in Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels with a p...
17-08-2018 12:09
Tourist arrivals increased by 1,6% in July 2018
On the basis of the results of the Passengers Survey, arrivals of tourists reached 539.626 in July 2018 compared to 531.030 in July 2017, recording an increase of 1,6%. July 2018 had the highest volume of tourist arrivals ever recorded in Cyprus during the specific month.For the period of January – July 2018 arrivals of tourists totaled 2.184.775 compared to 1.994.236 in the corresponding period of 2017, recording an increase of 9,6% and outnumbering the total arrivals ever recorded in Cypr...
16-08-2018 11:14
Excavations of the University of Cyprus at the citadel of ancient Pafos (Kouklia)
The Department of Antiquities of Cyprus (Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works) announces the completion of the University of Cyprus’ 13th field project at Palaipafos, under the direction of Professor Maria Iacovou (Department of History and Archaeology, Archaeological Research Unit). The 2018 excavations took place between May and July and concentrated on the plateau (citadel) of Hadjiabdoulla, one kilometer east of the sanctuary of Aphrodite.According to the results of the Anci...
14-08-2018 12:30
CYSTAT on GDP growth rate
According to the Flash Estimate compiled by the Statistical Service (CYSTAT), the GDP growth rate in real terms during the second quarter of 2018 is positive and is estimated at +3.9% over the corresponding quarter of 2017. Based on seasonally and working day adjusted data, GDP growth rate in real terms is estimated at +3.9%.The increase of the GDP growth rate is mainly attributed to the sectors: "Hotels and Restaurants", "Retail and Wholesale Trade", "Construction", "Manufacturing", "Profes...
13-08-2018 10:26
PIO Newsroom will be closed on August 15
The Newsroom of the Press and Information Office (PIO) will be closed on Wednesday, 15 August 2018, due to a public holiday.(ML)
10-08-2018 13:40
Government labour force by category: July 2018
Government Labour Force: 51.880In July 2018 the Government labour force increased by 988 persons (1,9%) compared to 2017. The casual staff increased by 10,8% and reached 16.524 persons compared to 14.917 persons in July 2017. Permanent staff decreased by 619 persons (-1,7%). Compared to July 2017 there is an increase in all the categories of Government labour force except the Hourly Paid Workers. The largest increase is observed in category Security Forces (5,3%) in which the casual staff ...
10-08-2018 09:07
Timis Postal Agency
Cyprus Post accepts applications of citizens of community of Timi village to take over the local postal agency in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, as well as the delivery of mail, with a remuneration of €365 on a monthly basis. Interested people may contact Paphos District Post Officer at 26821081 and 26821083. Application deadline is 31st August 2018.(ML/II)
09-08-2018 12:36
Foreign trade statistics, May 2018
The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces that it has published the new monthly electronic publication “Intra-extra EU trade statistics (Summarised Data)” for May 2018.The main developments in Cyprus foreign trade were:(a) Total imports (covering total imports from third countries and from EU Member States) in January-May 2018 amounted to €3.781,9 mn as compared to €3.244,2 mn in January-May 2017. Total exports (covering total exports to third countries and to EU Member States) in Ja...
06-08-2018 11:51
Ambassador Nearchos Palas receives a medal by the President of the National Council (Parliament) of the Slovak Republic
The President of the National Council (Parliament) of the Slovak Republic and leader of the National Party of Slovakia, Mr Andrej Danko, hosted a lunch in honor of the Cypriot Ambassador in Bratislava, Mr Nearchos Palas, on Friday, August 3, on the occasion of the completion of his term in Slovakia.During the lunch, Ambassador Palas and Mr Danko discussed, inter alia, the latter’s official visit to Cyprus in December 2016 and re-affirmed the friendly relations between the two countries. Furt...
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