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21-06-2024 14:32
Welcome remarks by the Minister of Education, Sport and Youth Dr Athena Michaelidou at the Handover Meeting of the Presidency of the European Schools
It is my distinct pleasure to extend a warm welcome to Cyprus and to the Handover Meeting of the Presidency of the European Schools held here in Nicosia. I would like to extend a warm welcome to the Secretary-General Beckman and Deputy Secretary-General Bordoy, both of whom have provided great stewardship of the European schools and the Brussels-based Office of the Secretary-General of the European Schools. I would also like to congratulate the Italian delegation on its successful presidency ...
20-06-2024 15:28
Statement by the Government Spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis
Any public allegations that refer to an involvement of Cyprus, through its infrastructure or its territory, in the event of a confrontation that relates to Lebanon are totally groundless. Cyprus has never facilitated and will not facilitate any aggressive action or attack against any country.Cyprus is a credible enabler of stability and an acknowledged regional hub for humanitarian operations, based on excellent relations with all the countries in the region.Cyprus’ profile is based on its ...
20-06-2024 14:02
PIO Newsroom will be closed on Holy Spirit Monday
It is announced that the Newsroom of the Press and Information Office (PIO) will be closed on Holy Spirit Monday, 24 June 2024.(EP)
20-06-2024 12:56
Official visit by the Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Philippines to Cyprus
The Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Mr Enrique Manalo, will pay an official visit to Cyprus on 21 June, 2024, at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Constantinos Kombos.In the framework of the official visit, the Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Philippines and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus will have a tête-à-tête meeting, followed by consultations in an extended format. Following the consultations,...
19-06-2024 21:54
Remarks by the President of the Republic of Cyprus concerning statements by Hezbollah
The Republic of Cyprus is not involved in any way in the war conflicts, the President of the Republic of Cyprus Mr Nikos Christodoulides stated tonight, noting that the Republic of Cyprus is part of the solution and not part of the problem.In his remarks to reporters, and invited to comment on threatening statements by Hezbollah's leader in Lebanon, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, against Cyprus, President Christodoulides noted: “I have read the remarks made. My answer is that the Republic of Cypru...
19-06-2024 12:50
Cyprus takes part in London Tech Week
The Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Cyprus Trade Centre in London, participated with an info-kiosk in London Tech Week, which took place between 10 and 12 June 2024, at Olympia Exhibition Centre in London.London Tech Week is considered to be the most significant annual tech event in the United Kingdom (UK) with a great number of side events and presentations.This year’s exhibition attracted more than 250 participants, including country pavilions from Dubai...
18-06-2024 13:59
Price Index of Construction Materials: May 2024
Annual Change -1,32% The Price Index of Construction Materials for May 2024 reached 117,35 units (base year 2021=100), recording a marginal increase of 0,11% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded a decrease of 1,32%. By main commodity category, decreases were recorded in metallic products (-6,68%) whereas increases were observed in electromechanical products (3,24%), minerals (1,01%), mineral products (0,49%) and products of wood,...
18-06-2024 13:43
Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): May 2024
Annual Rate of Change 3,0% The HICP rose by 3,0% between May 2023 and May 2024, and increased by 1,2% in the month between April 2024 and May 2024. For the period January – May 2024, the HICP rose by 2,2% 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’s estimation (flash estimate).Compared to May 2023, the largest positive changes were noted in Restaurants and Hotels (6,1%) and Transport (5,6%). (Tab...
17-06-2024 19:25
Statements by the President of the Republic of Cyprus at the Informal Meeting of the European Council
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, today, upon arrival at the Informal Meeting of the European Council, expressed his support to the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Parliament, adding that he will voice this stance during discussions.In his statements to journalists soon after his arrival at the Informal Meeting of the European Council, held today, 17 June 2024, in Brussels, President Christodoulides stated the following:...
17-06-2024 19:08
Address by the Deputy Minister of Culture, Dr Vasiliki Kassianidou, at the event for the re-opening the Cyprus Gallery at the Neues Museum, in Berlin
Sehr geehrte Frau Staatsministerin Roth;Exzellenzen;Sehr geehrte Gäste;Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren;Liebe Freunde;Ich danke Ihnen allen, dass Sie uns heute Abend mit Ihrer Anwesenheit beehren. Ich freue mich sehr, anlässlich der Wiedereröffnung des Zypernsaals in Berlin zu sein, ein Ereignis, das die immer enger werdenden bilateralen Beziehungen zwischen Zypern und Deutschland unterstreicht. Wir sind dem Neuen Museum sehr dankbar, dass es uns willkommen heißt und gemeinsam mit unserer B...
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