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17-04-2018 12:26

36,4% increase in tourist arrivals in March 2018

On the basis of the results of the Passengers Survey, arrivals of tourists reached 192.090 in March 2018 compared to 140.873 in March 2017, recording an increase of 36,4%. March 2018 had the highest volume of tourist arrivals ever recorded in Cyprus during the specific month.For the period of January – March 2018 arrivals of tourists totaled 369.438 compared to 285.693 in the corresponding period of 2017, recording an increase of 29,3% and outnumbering the total arrivals ever recorded in Cyp...

17-04-2018 08:12

Statement by the Deputy Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Ms Elizabeth Spehar, on the meeting of President Anastasiades with the Turkish Cypriot leader

Today [16th April 2018], the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr Mustafa Akıncı, and the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, met at the Chief of Mission residence in the United Nations Protected Area. The Greek Cypriot leader, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr Mustafa Akıncı, had a frank and open exchange of views during a two hour tête-à-tête discussion. They then proceeded to a dinner with the Deputy Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Ms Elizabeth Sp...

16-04-2018 21:06

The Minister of Foreign Affairs travels to London

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, travels tonight, 16 April 2018, to London, to accompany the President of the Republic at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).During his stay in London, Minister Christodoulides will, among others, chair a meeting of the CMAG (Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group) to be held on 17 April.In the afternoon of the 17th April the Minister of Foreign Affairs will participate in a closed meeting of the All Party Parliamen...

16-04-2018 13:59

The President of the Republic in London for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and meetings with the U.K. Prime Minister and other leaders

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, leaves on Tuesday morning, 17 April, for London where he will participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) that will take place in the British capital on 18-20 April 2018.During his stay in London, President Anastasiades will have tomorrow, 17 April, in the afternoon, a bilateral meeting with the British Prime Minister Mrs Theresa May, at the Office of the Prime Minister.On the occasion of his participation in the ...

16-04-2018 13:28

The Minister of Interior addresses the signing ceremony for the upgrading and development of the Geographical Information System of DLS

Ι would like to express a very warm welcome to everybody here today, as well as my gratitude on both sides for reaching an agreement towards the implementation of a very important project for the Cyprus Government, the upgrade and development of the Geographical Information System of the Department of Lands and Surveys (DLS).Digitization and e-governance, as well as the implementation and upgrading of IT systems throughout the Public Service is one of the major strategic goals of the Preside...

16-04-2018 12:35

The Harmonized Price Index for March 2018 decreased by 0,4%

The Harmonized Price Index for March 2018 decreased by 0,4% when compared to March 2017, while compared to February of 2018 increased by 0,9%. For the period January-March 2018 the HICP recorded a decrease of -0,8% 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 March 2017, the largest changes were noted in Clothing and Footwear (-5,6%) and Furnishings, Househol...

14-04-2018 10:51

Written statement by the Government Spokesman Mr Prodromos Prodromou on the coordinated air operation against targets in Syria

A coordinated air military operation by aircraft of the USA, France and the UK, against specific targets in Syria, took place in the early morning hours today. The operation, which has been completed, appears to be similar with the one that took place in April 2017.Cyprus did not have any participation in this operation and conditions of full security exist in our country.The Authorities of the Republic of Cyprus have been monitoring the situation from the first moment, however, Cyprus did ...

13-04-2018 12:37

The President of the Republic received the UN SG Special Representative in Cyprus

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today at the Presidential Palace, the UN Secretary General Special Representative in Cyprus Mrs Elizabeth Spehar, in the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Nikos Christodoulides and the Government Spokesman Mr Prodromos Prodromou.After the meeting, Mrs Spehar told reporters that “I have had a good meeting with Mr Anastasiades and with his colleagues. The nature of this discussion was about the dinner, the informal mee...

13-04-2018 11:13

Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus at the "Satisfying increased demand for capacity while maintaining safety/special challenges for East Mediterranean and Middle East regions" regional seminar

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, wished very much to be with you today, but some unexpected urgent matters prevent him to do so. Nevertheless, he asked me to convey to you his best wishes and read the following address on his behalfIt is a pleasure to address such an important event, with so many speakers from practically the whole international aviation community and so many participants from all sectors of air transport. Let me welcome in particular those of ...

12-04-2018 15:39

The Deputy Ministry of Shipping participates in "Posidonia 2018" International Shipping Exhibition

The biennial International Shipping Exhibition “Posidonia 2018” to be held in Athens, is one of the biggest of its kind in the world, with nearly 2000 exhibitors and over 20000 visitors from around the globe. “Posidonia 2018” will take place between 4-8 June 2018. During this week, the heart of the international shipping industry will beat in Athens.Once again, Cyprus participates in the "Posidonia 2018" exhibition with a national pavilion, together with distinguished guests and professional...

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