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07-02-2025 16:42
Announcement by the Department of Antiquities regarding works executed at Amathous Archaeological Site
The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announces that, due to maintenance works executed at the Archaeological Site of Amathous, during the weekends of 8th and 9th of February and 15th and 16th of February 2025, there will be circulation of heavy machinery at the area. Visitors of the site as well as those driving on the coastal road by the archaeological site are required to be cautious and follow the instructions of the police and the personnel on the site.The Dep...
07-02-2025 14:09
Address by the Attorney-General of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr George L. Savvides, on “Challenges for Cyprus and International Law: A conversation with Professor Sir Malcolm Evans”
It is with great pleasure that I deliver these opening remarks on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Republic of Cyprus, whose apologies I have been asked to convey for not being able to attend due to other prior pressing engagements. At the same time, as an international law practitioner and head of the International Law Section of the Law Office of the Republic of Cyprus, I feel privileged to take part in what will surely be a most interesting discussion with Professor Malcolm Evans on t...
07-02-2025 14:01
Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the 20th Annual Session of the Mediterranean Model United Nations
It is a great pleasure to join you today for the commencement of the 20th annual session of the Mediterranean Model United Nations (MEDIMUN). I am truly delighted to be here because I have the opportunity to be amongst you; young and aspiring students, that I truly consider to be agents of Hope and Change. At the outset, I wish to thank the organisers for their kind invitation as well as for the opportunity to address today’s event. I would also like to congratulate the English School, its te...
06-02-2025 14:23
Consumer Price Index (CPI): January 2025
Inflation 2,5%The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in January 2025 decreased by 1,58 points, reaching 116,73 units compared to 118,31 units in December 2024. Inflation in January 2025 increased at a rate of 2,5%. (Table 1)The largest change in economic categories compared to January 2024 and the previous month was recorded in Agricultural Goods, with percentages of 10,0% and -6,1%, respectively. (Table 2)Analysis of Percentage Changes Compared to January 2024, the largest changes were observed...
05-02-2025 18:42
Registered Unemployed: January 2025
The unemployed persons registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of January 2025 reached 13.147 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for January 2025 decreased to 10.447 persons, in comparison to 10.511 in the previous month (Table 1). In comparison with January 2024, a decrease of 1.552 persons or 10,6% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of financial and insurance activities, accom...
05-02-2025 18:38
Industrial Turnover Index: November 2024
Annual Change -5,6% In November 2024, the Industrial Turnover Index reached 125,3 units (base 2021=100), recording a decrease of 5,6% compared to November 2023. For the period January-November 2024, the index recorded an increase of 1,2% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.In manufacturing, the Industrial Turnover Index for November 2024 reached 124,6 units, recording a decrease of 2,5% compared to November 2023. Decreases were also recorded in the sectors of mining a...
05-02-2025 10:34
New Publications by the Office of the Law Commissioner
The Office of the Law Commissioner announces the posting on the Office's website the following new editions of translations and consolidations:Ο περί Κυπριακού Οργανισμού Αθλητισμού Νόμος του 1969 – (Ενοποίηση στην Ελληνική) – ΓΕΝ – Ν.75Cyprus Sports Organisation Law of 1969 - (English translation and consolidation) - ΓΕΝ(Α) – L.212(IA/MS)
05-02-2025 09:10
New publications by the Office of the Law Commissioner
The Office of the Law Commissioner has recently published the following editions:The Ninth Amendment of the Constitution Law of 2016 – (English translation)-ΓΕΝ(A) – L.213The Tenth Amendment of the Constitution Law of 2016 – (English translation)-ΓΕΝ(A)-L.214The Eleventh Amendment of the Constitution Law of 2019 – (English translation)-ΓΕΝ(A) – L.215The Twelfth Amendment of the Constitution Law of 2019 – (English translation)-ΓΕΝ(A) – L.216The Thirteenth Amendment of the Constitution La...
03-02-2025 17:05
Call for short film entries to the 15th International Short Film Festival of Cyprus (ISFFC)
The Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture and Rialto Theatre are launching an open call for short film submissions to the International Short Film Festival of Cyprus.The main objective of the ISFFC is the promotion of the art of Cinema by showcasing a diverse programme of short films from around the globe. The Festival also aims at presenting the work of talented filmmakers who successfully use creative cinematic language forms to tell a story.The Festival is ...
03-02-2025 14:41
Turnover Index of Retail Trade Except of Motor Vehicles: December 2024
Annual Change +5,8% in Value and +3,6% in Volume The Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for December 2024 increased by 5,8% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 1). For the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade increased by 3,6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 2). For the period January-December 2024, the Value Index is estimated to have recorded an increase of 5,4% and the Volume Index an increase of 4,3% compared...
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