Recent News
Press Releases
30-01-2023 12:32
Industrial Production Index: November 2022
Annual Change +1,9%In November 2022, the Industrial Production Index reached 131,8 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 1,9% compared to November 2021. For the period January – November 2022, the index recorded an increase of 1,7% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.The manufacturing sector registered an increase of 3,3% compared to November 2021. An increase was also observed in the sector of mining and quarrying (+8,5%). Negative changes were observed in ...
28-01-2023 11:08
Reference to the Cyprus problem during UN press briefing
During’s yesterday’s (27.1.23) press briefing at UN Headquarters, the Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr Stéphane Dujarric, replied to questions set by the OMEGA correspondent, Mr Michalis Ignatiou, as follows:"Question: Thank you, Stephane. I have some questions on Cyprus, please. My first question is what exactly Mr Stewart said; if you have a transcript. Did he really blame the Greek Cypriots for the impasse? The question is yes or no? Spokesperson: You may ask wha...
28-01-2023 10:20
High concentrations of dust in the air
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 28 January 2023, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.Empl...
27-01-2023 18:37
Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Cyprus welcomes the recent inclusion of Odessa (Ukraine), Maarib (Yemen) and the Tripoli International Exhibition on the UNESCO World Heritage List and the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger.This development, which highlights the unique architectural and historical value of the three sites to humanity, will allow them to be protected to the strictest international standards and help them benefit from UNESCO's conservation and restoration policies.It is recalled that the history of the ...
27-01-2023 15:01
Signing of Agreement for the opening of a World Health Organisation Country Office in Cyprus
The Ministry of Health has signed an agreement today, Friday, January 27, 2023, with the European Regional Office of the World Health Organisation, for the establishment of a Country Office of the World Health Organisation in Larnaka.Cyprus, having an established history of excellence in science and research, implements policies based on an evidence-based scientific basis. In this context, the Ministry of Health has carried out a series of consultations with the European Regional Office of t...
27-01-2023 14:48
Imports, Sales and Stocks of Petroleum Products: December 2022
Annual change in sales -8,7 %In December 2022, the total sales of petroleum products amounted to 118.203 tonnes, recording a decrease of 8,7% compared to December 2021. A decrease was observed in the provisions of marine gasoil (-42,5%) and in the sales of asphalt (-55,4%), kerosene (-39,9%), heating gasoil (-18,8%) and road diesel (-1,8%). On the contrary, a rise was recorded in the provisions of aviation kerosene (13,5%), as well as in the sales of heavy and light fuel oil (62,8% and 4,3% ...
27-01-2023 13:33
The Director-General of the Foreign Ministry made a démarche with the Head of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus
The Head of the Peacekeeping Force rejects the claims of "Yeni Düzen".Today, the Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Kornelios Korneliou, made a diplomatic démarche with the Head of the Peacekeeping Force, Mr Colin Stewart, regarding the allegations of the Turkish-Cypriot newspaper "Yeni Düzen" and what is attributed to Mr. Stewart.Mr. Stewart categorically rejected the statements attributed to him, noting that they are not consistent with reality.He confirmed t...
27-01-2023 12:43
Photo Album - PoR – Inauguration of Zouchouri square projects
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, inaugurates the projects at Zouchouri square, in Larnaka.
27-01-2023 12:40
Press Release regarding the International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27 is designated by the United Nations General Assembly as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp in 1945.On this solemn occasion, we remember and honour the innocent victims of the Holocaust, six million Jewish children, women and men, as well as the hundreds of thousands of Roma and Sinti and others who were murdered in cold blood, in the name of the despicably inhuman Nazi ra...
27-01-2023 11:39
Announcement of the Department of Postal Services regarding the management of the Post Office in Mantria Paphos
Cyprus Post accepts applications from citizens of the community of Mantria to take charge of the management of the local Post Office in the form of assignment of duties and not by a contract of employment, as well as the delivery of mail, with a €420,00 remuneration on a monthly basis.In due time statistical research will be conducted in order to revise the remuneration.You may contact Pafos District Post Officer at tel. 26821081-26821083. Closing date for applications: February 17, 2023.(...
PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICE
