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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...
04-02-2018 18:02
Presidential Elections 2018 – Repeat election: Statement by the Chief Returning Officer at the closing of polling stations in Cyprus and abroad, at 6p.m.
All polling stations in Cyprus and abroad have now closed.We now proceed to the second part of the election procedure for the sorting and counting of the votes.The vote counting shall be carried out within the polling stations, except for the poll at the General Prisons, which will be transferred to be merged with the poll at the Nicosia Town Hall.We expect to have the first results at any moment._______________ NA/MKY/II
04-02-2018 17:21
Presidential Elections 2018 – Repeat election: Until 5 p.m. the turnout
The Chief Returning Officer, Mr Kypros Kyprianou, announces that the voters’ attendance and the voting procedure in general ran smoothly and orderly. According to the data given by the Presiding Officers, until 5pm the turnout of voters was approximately 67.8% of the total of registered voters, compared to 66.2% in the First Election Round. The voter turnout and the relevant percentages of previous elections for each electoral district are: Electoral Elections Presidential Electi...
04-02-2018 15:20
Presidential Elections 2018 – Repeat election: Until 3p.m. the voter turnout was approximately 53.2% of the total of registered voters
After an hour’s interval, voting for the election of the President of the Republic of Cyprus recommenced at 1 p.m. sharp. During the continuing voting it is estimated that until 3 p.m. the turnout of voters was approximately 53.2% of the total of registered voters, compared to 50.9% of the first round of the Presidential Elections.The voter turnout and the relevant percentages of the first round for each electoral district are: Electoral DistrictPresidential Elections2018Presi...
04-02-2018 12:16
Presidential Elections 2018 – Repeat election: Polling stations closed at 12 noon
The Chief Returning Officer, Mr Kypros Kyprianou, announces that ballot boxes closed at all polling stations in the Republic at 12 noon and voting shall recommence at 1 p.m.Voters’ attendance and the voting in general run smoothly and orderly. According to the data given by the Presiding Officers until 12 noon the turnout of voters was approximately 32.6% of the registered voters, compared to 30.2% in the first round of the elections.The voter turnout and the relevant percentages of the fi...
04-02-2018 10:17
Presidential Elections 2018 – Repeat election: Voting continues smoothly
The Chief Returning Officer, Mr Kypros Kyprianou, announces that voting continues smoothly at all polling stations for the repeat election of the President of the Republic of Cyprus.Until 10:00 a.m. the turnout of voters reached 10.9%, compared to a percentage of 10.5% in the first round given at the same time. The voter turnout and the relevant percentages of the first election round for each electoral district are: Electoral District Presidential Elections 2018 Presidential...
04-02-2018 09:28
Presidential Elections 2018 – Repeat elections: Voting has started for the election of the President of the Republic of Cyprus
The Chief Returning Officer, Mr Kypros Kyprianou, announces that all polling stations in Cyprus, Greece and Bulgaria opened at 7a.m. and voting begun as planned for the repeat Presidential elections.Voting runs smoothly and everything is generally calm and orderly.Voting will continue until 12 noon and after an hour’s break it will recommence at 1p.m. ending at 6 p.m. sharp.Voting times at the polling stations abroad have been adjusted so that voting will end at 6 p.m. Cyprus time.The Pre...
01-02-2018 09:32
Lecture on the “Cultural Diplomacy from the Trenches: An Archaeologist's View”
The Women’s International Forum (WIF) in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the United Nations organised a lecture with the Archaeologist and Professor Joan Breton Connelly on the “Cultural Diplomacy from the Trenches: An Archaeologist's View.” The lecture was well attended by Permanent Representatives of UN Member States, different delegations and WIF members.The Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International Women's Forum, Ms Pamela Jacovides, opened th...
31-01-2018 12:54
Survey results: Adult Education Survey, 2016
The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces that the report “Adult Education Survey, 2016” has been published.The Report provides statistical information related to the participation of the population aged 25-64 in education and training covered by Formal Education, Non-Formal Education and Informal Learning. The participation is analysed by gender, age group, highest educational attainment level and place of residence of the respondent. Also, information is presented regarding the expend...
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