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12-08-2022 15:13
Unexpected developments during the 2022 excavation season at the Palaepaphos-Laona tumulus
The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces the completion of the University of Cyprus (UC) annual excavations (first phase) on the tumulus of Laona (FIG.1). Field work is carried out in the context of the “Palaepaphos Urban Landscape Project” (PULP), directed since 2006 by Prof. Maria Iacovou of the Archaeological Research Unit (FIG.2). This year, the project began in May with a geophysical survey of the mound (FIG.3) by Prof. A. Sarris (Di...
12-08-2022 14:14
Announcement by the Ministry of Health regarding discontinuance of free COVID-19 rapid testing in August
The Ministry of Health informs citizens that Rapid testing at locations normally operating for free COVID-19 rapid testing on weekends as part of the Ministry's programme, is being discontinued for the month of August.However, COVID-19 Rapid testing units will continue to operate outside public hospitals in all regions, between the hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., to service patients, visitors and staff to these hospitals, who by Decree are required to present a negative a 24-hour Rapid test resu...
12-08-2022 12:30
Price Index of Construction Materials: July 2022
The Price Index of Construction Materials for July 2022 reached 134,51 units (base year 2015=100), recording an increase of 0,09% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded an increase of 17,52%. By main commodity category, increases were recorded in metallic products (21,50%), minerals (16,35%), products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (16,17%), mineral products (15,76%) and electromechanical products (11,90%)....
11-08-2022 15:30
Written statement by the Government Spokesman, Mr Marios Pelekanos, on the letter of reply from the President of the European Commission to the President of the Republic
In her letter of reply to the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, the President of the European Commission, Ms Ursula von der Leyen, shares the strong concerns of President Anastasiades regarding Turkey’s illegal actions in Varosha.The President of the European Commission reiterates the EU’s condemnation of the Turkish side’s decision to open the fenced city of Varosha and the expansion of its coastal front, while calling for the reversal of all illegal Turkish actions in Varos...
11-08-2022 13:17
Government Employment by category: July 2022
In July 2022 total government employment increased by 161 persons (0,3%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2021 and reached 53.118 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 697 persons (-2,6%), from 26.599 to 25.902 persons. Casual staff increased by 824 persons (4,6%) and reached 18.722 persons compared to 17.898 persons in July 2021.Αn increase is observed in staff from all personnel categories, with the exception of Security Forces staff (-1,9%). The highest increase is observed in...
11-08-2022 12:48
Building Permits: May 2022
The Statistical Service announces that the number of building permits authorized by the municipal authorities and the district administration offices during May 2022 stood at 761. The total value of these permits reached €248,0 million and the total area 224,8 thousand square metres. These building permits provide for the construction of 893 dwelling units.During the period January – May 2022, 3.272 building permits were issued compared to 3.157 in the corresponding period of the previous ye...
11-08-2022 11:09
Announcement by the Cyprus Post on delays by the UK mail services
The Cyprus Post announces that due to staff strikes which are scheduled between August 26 - September 9, 2022 by the respective mail services of the UK, delays in mail handling and delivery are expected to take place by Royal Mail. (EP)
11-08-2022 09:23
Acceptance of postal items to Armenia has resumed
The Cyprus Post announces that the acceptance of postal items to Armenia has resumed for all services.(NG/SCH)
11-08-2022 09:10
Completion of the international competition for the creation of shelters for the protection of mosaics and other archaeological remains in Nea Pafos
The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works and the Getty Conservation Institute of the U.S.A. announce that after a long-term process, the winner of a joint international competition inaugurated in Fall 2019 for the design of shelters for the mosaics and other sensitive archaeological remains at the archaeological site of Nea Pafos, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the architectural office of Hugh Broughton Architects.This competit...
10-08-2022 13:19
Road Freight Transport: 1st Quarter 2022
The Statistical Service announces the release of the latest figures for road freight transport for the first quarter of 2022.During the period January-March 2022, the total weight of goods transported by road in Cyprus increased by 32,8% compared to the corresponding period of 2021, while the weight of freight transported from and to Cyprus also increased by 35,2%.Methodological information Scope and coverageThe aim of the Carriage of Goods by Road Survey is the collection of statistical...
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