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02-11-2022 10:59

EMA recommends measures to minimise risk of serious side effects with Janus kinase inhibitors for chronic inflammatory disorders

EMA’s safety committee (PRAC) has recommended measures to minimise the risk of serious side effects associated with Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors used to treat several chronic inflammatory disorders. These side effects include cardiovascular conditions, blood clots, cancer and serious infections.The Committee recommended that these medicines should be used in the following patients only if no suitable treatment alternatives are available: those aged 65 years or above, those at increased risk...

02-11-2022 08:27

Statement by the Representative of the Republic of Cyprus at the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly, Mr Harris Chrysostomou, on the Report of the International Criminal Court

77th Session of the UN General Assembly,New York, 31 October 2022 My remarks today are complementary to the statement delivered by the European Union.My delegation would like to thank President Hofmański for the introduction of this year’s Report which is included in the document A/77/305, and to express our appreciation and recognition for the Court’s high judicial, prosecutorial and investigative activity during the reporting period, including the commencing of two trials, the continuatio...

01-11-2022 20:47

Photo Album - PoR – Bone Marrow Donor Award Ceremony 2021-2022

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, addresses the Bone Marrow Donor Award Ceremony for 2021-2022, organized by Karaiskakion Foundation.

01-11-2022 17:59

Photo Album - Transport Minister – Inauguration of the Archaeological Site next to Lefkosia Municipal Hall

The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos, addresses the inauguration ceremony of the Archaeological Site next to Lefkosia Municipal Hall.

01-11-2022 14:37

Photo Album - Education Minister – Memorandum of Cooperation with the Ambassador of France

The Minister of Education, Sport and Youth, Mr Prodromos Prodromou, addresses the ceremony for signing a Memorandum of Cooperation and the award ceremony of the Delf Scolaire diplomas with the Ambassador of France to Cyprus, Ms Salina Grenet-Catalano, at Pallas Theatre, in Lefkosia.

01-11-2022 14:36

Address by H.E. the President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus Mrs Annita Demetriou at the International Conference “Women Mps in Romania and Promoting Gender Equality as a National Commitment”, Organised by the senate of Roman

Your Excellencies,Distinguished guests,Ladies and gentlemen,It is with great pleasure that I have accepted the invitation to address this Conference organized by the Senate of Romania, which brings together distinguished speakers and participants who will advocate the importance of gender equality in Romania and abroad. Allow me first to extend, on behalf of all Members of the Cyprus House of Representatives and on my own behalf, our warmest congratulations to the President Ad Interim of t...

01-11-2022 13:02

Turnover Index of Retail Trade Except of Motor Vehicles: September 2022

The Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for September 2022 increased by 12,5% 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-September 2022, the value index is estimated to have recorded an increase of 11,6% and the volume index an increase of 2,4% compared to the same period of 2021. Table 1...

01-11-2022 08:10

Statement by the Representative of the Republic of Cyprus at the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly, Mr Haris Chrysostomou, on the Report of the International Court of Justice at the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly

New York, 28 October 2022 Cyprus fully subscribes to the statement of the European Union and would like to add a few additional remarks.At the outset, allow me to thank President Donoghue for her introduction of this year’s report of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) (A/77/4) and to welcome the high level of activity of the Court during the reporting period that includes the handing down of four judgments and fifteen orders, as well as the seizure of four new contentious cases. Durin...

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