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17-06-2024 15:49
Cypriot ancient ceramic vessel handed over in Berlin by the Alexander Malios Research Institute for Cypriot Heritage and Archaeology – Leipzig
The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus announces that on the 17th June 2024 a Cypriot ancient artefact was handed over to the Cyprus authorities in Berlin by the Alexander Malios Research Institute for Cypriot Heritage and Archaeology. Mr Malios handed over the artefact to the Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Vasiliki Kassianidou, and the Curator of Antiquities, Ms Eftychia Zachariou.Mr Malios decided to hand over the...
17-06-2024 13:20
Labour Cost Index: 1st Quarter 2024
Annual Change 4,9%Based on provisional data, in the 1st quarter of 2024, the hourly labour costs (total cost) increased by 4,9%, compared with the same quarter of the previous year.The two main components of labour costs, wages and salaries per hour worked and non-wage costs per hour worked increased by 4,5% and 6,5% respectively, compared with the same quarter of the previous year.Note: From the 1st quarter of 2023 onwards, data are provisional.The hourly labour cost (total cost), seaso...
17-06-2024 13:13
Tourist arrivals and returns of residents of Cyprus from trips abroad: May 2024
Tourist Arrivals 0,3% and Returns of Residents of Cyprus 13,8%Tourist Arrivals The arrivals of tourists reached 421.400 in May 2024 compared to 420.076 in May 2023, recording an increase of 0,3%. For the period of January – May 2024, arrivals of tourists totaled 1.170.214 compared to 1.156.705 in the corresponding period of 2023, recording an increase of 1,2%.Arrivals from the United Kingdom were the main source of tourism for May 2024 with a share of 39,8% (167.696) of total arrivals, f...
17-06-2024 12:16
Announcement by the Department of Antiquities: Hala Sultan Mosque not accessible to visitors on Wednesday, 19 June 2024
The Department of Antiquities, Deputy Ministry of Culture, announces that due to the celebrations of Kurban Bayram or Eid Al-Adha, an organised visit by a large number of pilgrims will take place at the Mosque of Hala Sultan in Larnaka. The mosque will not be accessible to the general public on Wednesday, 19 June 2024.We apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused.(GS)
16-06-2024 14:29
Intervention by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the International Summit on Peace in Ukraine, in Switzerland
Dear Chair,Dear President Zelenskyy,Dear Colleagues,We are all here today to reiterate once again that Ukraine is not alone. This broad participation of leaders reflects our strong commitment for lasting peace in Ukraine. For lasting peace in the European continent, in a time where the perception that “peace is a given” has crumbled.Our presence here today also aims to highlight the great respect of the international community towards the heroic, brave and resilient Ukrainians. Today, we ...
15-06-2024 09:18
Address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Dr Constantinos Kombos, at the event on “60 Years of UNFICYP”
New York, 14 June 2024Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen,I would like to start by thanking you for your presence here today. We gather at the UN Headquarters, to pay tribute to the thousands of men and women who have served and continue to serve in Cyprus. In honouring their important contribution in Cyprus, we also recognise the vital role of UN peacekeeping worldwide. Without a doubt, it has proven to be one of the most effective instruments of conflict mitigation and stabilization.For...
14-06-2024 13:35
Quarterly Accounts of General Government: 1st Quarter 2024
Surplus €598,3 mnThe preliminary General Government fiscal results, which are prepared by the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CYSTAT) indicate a surplus of €598,3 mn for the period of January-March 2024, as compared to a surplus of €376,4 mn that was recorded during the period of January-March 2023. RevenueDuring the period of January-March 2024, total revenue increased by €389,9 mn (+13,5%) and amounted to €3.282,5 mn, compared to €2.892,6 mn in the corresponding period 2023.In detail, ...
14-06-2024 13:24
Job Vacancies: 1st quarter 2024
Job Vacancy Rate 3,0%The number of job vacancies in the 1st quarter of 2024 reached 13.229, recording an increase of 901 vacancies (7,3%) compared to the same quarter of the previous year where the number was 12.328. Compared to the 4th quarter of 2023 the number of job vacancies increased by 1.191 (9,9%). (Table 1)The job vacancy rate in the 1st quarter of 2024 was 3,0%, while the job vacancy rate in the previous quarter as well as the 1st quarter of 2023 was 2,8%. The largest job vacancy ...
14-06-2024 13:14
Employment in the Broad Public Sector: 1st Quarter 2024
Total Employment 75.723Total employment in the Broad Public Sector in the 1st quarter of 2024 reached 75.723 persons. The employment in General Government was 69.929 and in the Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies 5.794 persons.In General Government, which consists of the Government, Non-Profit Organizations and Local Authorities, total employment reached 54.698, 10.767 and 4.464 persons respectively.The employment in the Broad Public Sector increased by 2.993 persons (4,1%) compared ...
14-06-2024 10:10
Written statement by the Government Spokesman, Mr Konstantinos Letymbiotis, on the appointment of the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection
The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, exercising the powers conferred by the Constitution, has appointed Dr Nicholas A. Ioannides as the Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection.The establishment of the Deputy Ministry is an important milestone for our country in relation to the effective management of the migration issue.President Christodoulides expressed his sincere gratitude to the Minister of Interior, Mr Konstantinos Ioannou, and his colle...
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