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28-09-2018 20:55
Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Capital Link “Invest in Cyprus” forum, in New York
It is indeed an honour and a pleasure to address such a distinguished audience, marking the conclusion of this high calibre Forum.From the outset, I would like to express my appreciation to Capital Link, the Cyprus Union of Ship Owners and the Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency for the successful organisation of today’s event, which takes place for a second consecutive year, as well as the numerous sponsors for their invaluable support.Above all, I wish to thank all of you for your presence...
28-09-2018 20:39
Address by the President of the Republic at the reception to honour the founding of the People’s Republic of China
It is both an honour and a pleasure to be here with you today on the occasion of the 69th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China.China has a long and glorious history linked with ancient dynasties, as well as the names of great leaders of modern time of the People’s Republic of China.As President Xi Jinping very eloquently points out in his book “The Governance of China II: China remembers the past, cherishes peace and builds a new future”. This mantra very much encap...
28-09-2018 18:39
Declaration of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Greece and Egypt
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E Nikos Christodoulides, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Sameh Shoukry, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, H.E. Nikos Kotzias, held a trilateral meeting on the margins of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly, in New York.This trilateral consultations mechanism, launched in New York six years ago, reflects the commitment of the three states to work closely togethe...
28-09-2018 17:20
Presentation of credentials by the new High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to Papua New Guinea
The new High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to Papua New Guinea, Mrs Martha A. Mavrommatis, has presented her Letters of Credence to the Governor General, H.E. Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae, GCL, GCMG, KSt.J.During the accreditation ceremony, High Commissioner Mavrommatis conveyed President Nicos Anastasiades greetings and wishes for progress and well-being to H.E the Governor-General, the Government and the people of Papua New Guinea.The High Commissioner referred to the bilateral rela...
28-09-2018 13:14
Average monthly earnings of employees: 2nd quarter 2018
Annual change 1,4%Based on provisional data, the average gross monthly earnings of employees during the second quarter of 2018, amounted to €1.827 compared to €1.801 during the second quarter of 2017, i.e. an increase of 1,4% is observed.The average monthly earnings during the second quarter of 2018, seasonally adjusted, are estimated at €1.912 compared to €1.906 during the first quarter of 2018, i.e. an increase of 0,3% is observed.Note: From the 1st quarter of 2018 data are provisional....
28-09-2018 09:18
Opening hours of the Newsroom Section on the 1st of October
On the 1st of October 2018, the anniversary of Cyprus’ Independence, the Newsroom of the Press and Information Office, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.(ΑΗ/SCH)
27-09-2018 19:00
Address by the First Lady of Cyprus, Andri Anastasiades, on “Women Empowerment” at the lunch of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, in New York
It is an honour and a privilege to be here and I wish to extend a very warm welcome to all of you, as well as my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Nizami Ganzavi International Center for the kind invitation.Today’s event is a concrete expression of our joint commitment on women’s empowerment and gender equality, and I am delighted to see this level of support demonstrated by your presence here.The empowerment of women and the improvement of their social, political and economic status i...
27-09-2018 17:00
Statement by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the General Debate of the 73rd session of the General Assembly of the UN
At the outset, let me congratulate the newly elected President of this session, Mrs. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, and assure of my Government’s unwavering support to her mission. I would like also to pay tribute to the memory of the recently deceased former UN Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, who, with his charismatic and measured approach, redefined the United Nations and actively championed the ideals which characterized his ethos: peace-making and peace-keeping, international co-operation...
27-09-2018 08:32
European Day of Languages – EU Lingo Quiz online language competition kicks off
On the occasion of this year’s European Day of Languages and the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, the European Commission Representation in Cyprus in cooperation with the Directorate-General for Translation (DGT) and the support of the Cyprus Linguistics Society (CyLING) is organising an online language competition titled: "EU Lingo Quiz".The competition will run from today 26 September until 8 October 2018 and is open to European citizens of 15 years old and above residing in Cyprus...
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