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29-09-2021 20:32
Reference to the Cyprus problem during the UN press briefing
During today’s (29.9.2021) press briefing at UN Headquarters, the Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr Stéphane Dujarric, replied to a question set by the Associated Press correspondent as follows:“Question (AP): Could you tell us what’s happened to the statement on Cyprus that I have not seen, and I don’t think anybody else has seen.Dujarric: Well, I would include myself in that group of people that have yet to see anything. As soon as we have something, we will share ...
29-09-2021 16:30
Φώτο Άλμπουμ - Υπουργός Παιδείας – Τελετή Υπογραφής Μνημονίου Συναντίληψης
Ο Υπουργός Παιδείας, Πολιτισμού, Αθλητισμού και Νεολαίας κ. Πρόδρομος Προδρόμου απευθύνει χαιρετισμό στην τελετή υπογραφής Μνημονίου Συναντίληψης μεταξύ του Υπουργείου Παιδείας, Πολιτισμού, Αθλητισμού και Νεολαίας και της Γαλλικής Πρεσβείας σχετικά με την πιλοτική εφαρμογή των εξετάσεων πιστοποίησης της Γαλλικής γλώσσας (DELF SCOLAIRE) από τη σχολική χρονιά 2021-2022, στο Παγκύπριο Γυμνάσιο, στη Λευκωσία.
29-09-2021 14:49
Rapid antigen testing units – 30 September 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, dated 30 July 2021, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 1st of August, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 and above must hold one of the following:Certificate of vaccination with at least one dose of the vaccine. A period of three weeks must have elapsed from the day of the administration.Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.Certi...
29-09-2021 14:25
Industrial Production Index: July 2021
In July 2021, the Industrial Production Index reached 152,6 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 5,6% compared to July 2020. For the period January – July 2021, the index recorded an increase of 9,3% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.The manufacturing sector registered an increase of 1,4% compared to July 2020. Increases were also observed in the sectors of water supply and materials recovery (+39,6%), electricity supply (+14,5%) and mining and quarrying (...
28-09-2021 20:50
Questions on the Cyprus issue during the UN press briefing
During today’s (28.9.2021) international press briefing at UN Headquarters, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary General, Mr Farhan Haq, replied to questions set by the Anatolu correspondent and the OMEGA correspondent, Mr Michalis Ignatiou, as follows:‟Question (Anadolu): Thank you Farhan. I have a question on Cyprus. There is always the no common ground, with one side, the Turkish side calling for two states solution and the other side, the Greek Cypriot is strongly opposing it, and b...
28-09-2021 14:53
Rapid antigen testing units – 29 September 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, dated 30 July 2021, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 1st of August, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 and above must hold one of the following:Certificate of vaccination with at least one dose of the vaccine. A period of three weeks must have elapsed from the day of the administration.Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.Certi...
28-09-2021 14:15
Address by the President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, at the online reception for the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China
It is with great pleasure that I have accepted the invitation to address this online reception on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. I should like to extend, on behalf of all Members of the Cyprus House of Representatives and on my own behalf, our warmest congratulations.October 1st coincides with Cyprus Independence Day, a landmark date in the history of our two countries, which are linked by common principles and values, solidarity, mutu...
28-09-2021 13:23
Average Monthly Earnings of Employees: 2nd quarter 2021
Annual Change 1,7%Based on provisional data, the average gross monthly earnings of employees during the second quarter of 2021, amounted to €1.916 compared to €1.883 during the second quarter of 2020, i.e. an increase of 1,7% is observed. The average gross monthly earnings during the second quarter of 2021, seasonally adjusted, are estimated at €1.990 and compared to the first quarter of 2021 they are increased by 1,1%.It is clarified that the amount taken into account is the earnings paid...
28-09-2021 12:44
Initial Statement by the Minister of the Interior, Mr. Nicos Nouris, at the Press Conference with the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ms. Ylva Johansson
I would like to welcome the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ms Ylva Johansson,The Commissioner had the opportunity to take a tour and visit the First Reception Center Pournara and of course to get a first-hand impression of the problems Cyprus faces, as a result of the need to manage proportionally the largest number of migratory flows amongst all EU member states.I would like to thank very much the Commissioner and her colleagues for all the help they have provided to us so far; financial a...
28-09-2021 11:40
Photo Album - Interior Minister, European Commissioner for Home Affairs – Visit at the Reception Center Pournara
The Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, and the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mrs Ylva Johansson, at the Reception Center Pournara.
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