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31-08-2018 09:07
Statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the UN at the Security Council Open Debate on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security
The Republic of Cyprus was represented on Wednesday, 29th of August, 2018, by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the UN, Ms Polly Ioannou, at the Security Council Open Debate on the Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Mediation and Settlements of Disputes. Following is the full text of the intervention of Ms Ioannou:“Thank you, Mr. President, and our thanks to the UK Presidency for organizing this debate. My delegation fully subscribes to the EU statement which has...
30-08-2018 14:19
Concert of Cypriot composer and soloist in Argentina
On 27th of August 2018 the Cypriot composer and soloist Notis Georgiou held a concert with the Argentinean National Congress Chamber Orchestra (Orquesta de Cámara del Congreso de la Nación) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, supported by the Embassy of Cyprus in Brazil and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The highly appraised Cypriot conductor presented music from Cyprus, Greece, Austria and Argentina. The renowned Argentine National Congress Chamber Orchestra was created in 1990 and operates un...
29-08-2018 12:30
Participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Informal Meeting (Gymnich) of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the EU
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, will travel to Austria tomorrow, 30th of August 2018, to participate in the Informal Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the European Union (Gymnich), to be held in Vienna from 30 to 31 August 2018.During the meeting’s proceedings, the Foreign Ministers of the European Union will have the opportunity to exchange views on a range of issues related to the EU's external relations. More specifically, on the first day of work, the latest deve...
28-08-2018 20:59
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Optimist World Championship IOANNIDEIA 2018
It would be an omission on my behalf if I did not welcome and wish every success to the numerous athletes who are taking part at the IOANNIDEIA 2018 – Optimist World Championship.An event established in 2013 by the Famagusta Nautical Club in order to commemorate the heroism and memory of Commodore Andreas Ioannides, Navy Commander during the tragic events at Mari.To this end, the establishment of IOANNIDEIA as a highly successful event for nautical sports, with increased reputation and part...
24-08-2018 13:46
2018 excavation season of the “Kourion urban space project” completed
The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces the completion of the 2018 excavation season of the "Kourion Urban Space Project" (KUSP) under the direction of Dr Thomas W. Davis of the Tandy Institute for Archaeology at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth Texas, USA; Dr Davis was formerly the Director of the Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute in Nicosia from 2003-2011.Since 2013, the KUSP has been excavating th...
22-08-2018 13:10
Presentation of credentials of the new Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the International Anti-Corruption Academy
On 17 August 2018, Ambassador Ms Elena Rafti presented her credentials, as the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA), to the Dean and Executive Secretary of the Organization Mr Martin Kreutner.Ambassador Rafti thanked Mr Kreutner on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus for the good cooperation with the IACA and discussed possible ways for the Republic of Cyprus to further enhance its cooperation and support the work of the Orga...
22-08-2018 13:03
Presentation of credentials of the new Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the CTBTO
On 17 August 2018, Ambassador Ms Elena Rafti presented her credentials, as the new Permanent Representative of the Republic of Cyprus to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), to the Executive Secretary of the Organization Dr Lassina Zerbo.Ambassador Rafti and the Executive Secretary agreed to continue and enhance the already good cooperation between the Republic of Cyprus and the Organization. In addition, Ambassador Rafti briefed Mr Zerbo on the latest developmen...
21-08-2018 14:35
Vacancies in the Emba Postal Agency
The Cyprus Post accepts applications of Emba community residences to take over the local postal agency (2 vacancies), in the form of duties assignment and not employment, and the delivery of mail, with a remuneration of €900 per person on a monthly basis. Interested persons may contact Pafos District Post Officer, at tel.: 26821081 and 26821083.Application’s deadline is August 31st, 2018.(ML/SCH)
21-08-2018 13:03
Foreign trade statistics for January - May 2018
The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces that it has published the monthly electronic publication “Intra-Extra EU Trade Statistics (by commodity and country)” for January - May 2018. It includes detailed quantity and value data on imports and exports of domestically produced goods and foreign goods, classified by the 6th digit commodity code and by partner country.The main developments in Cyprus foreign trade were:Total imports in January - May 2018 amounted to €3.781,9 mn as compared t...
20-08-2018 13:47
Hala Sultan Mosque not accessible to visitors on 28 August 2018
The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, 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. Therefore, the mosque will not be accessible to the general public on Tuesday 28 August 2018.(ML/SCh.)
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