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25-09-2024 11:09
Submission of proposals for the 26th Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival – 2025
The Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture of Cyprus, in collaboration with Rialto Theatre, is organising the 26th Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival.The Festival will take place during 1-22 of June at Rialto Theatre in Lemesos. Some selected performances will also be presented at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre.The proposals can be submitted between 25th of September and 29th of November, via e-mail at the following address: ccdf@rialto.com.cy. For further inf...
24-09-2024 15:08
The ISFFC reveals the members of its International Jury
The International Short Film Festival of Cyprus (ISFFC) returns with a 14th edition that aims to bring us on a cinematic journey across the globe, through stories that showcase emerging talents in both the local and the international scene. Like every year, the festival is bringing together artistic voices from a range of backgrounds in the hope of encouraging fascinating cultural collaborations. The motto of this year's festival gets us all in the mood: see you at the Square!To decide this ...
23-09-2024 17:40
National Statement by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the UN “Summit for the Future”
United Nations, New York, 23 September 2024Last year’s Summit marked the beginning of a new phase, as we collectively committed to accelerating progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. We reaffirmed our commitment to the 2030 Agenda as our primary framework for addressing the multifaceted crises facing humanity.This year is another pivotal moment, as we should reinvigorate global efforts to secure a sustainable future for all.Climate change, inequality, and conflict ar...
23-09-2024 14:04
Joint Statement of the Ministers of Energy of the MED9
We, the European Union (EU) Mediterranean countries of Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, and Spain, gathered for the second MED9 Energy Ministerial Summit that was held in Larnaka, Cyprus, on the 23rd of September, reaffirm our commitment to support the advancement of a sustainable, secure, and resilient future for the Mediterranean region. This action is in line with the targets set by the European Union with respect to climate neutrality. Considering the uni...
23-09-2024 13:25
Turnover Value Index in the Divisions of Wholesale Trade and of Trade/Repair of Motor Vehicles: 2nd quarter of 2024
Annual change +7,7% in Wholesale Trade and +11,8% in Motor Vehicles The Turnover Value Index of Wholesale Trade (Division 46), during the second quarter of 2024, recorded an increase of 7,7% compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. For the same quarter, the Turnover Value Index of Sales and Repair of Motor Vehicles (Division 45) recorded an increase of 11,8% compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Table 1Code (NACE Rev. 2)Economic Activi...
23-09-2024 10:39
Opening statement by the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Mr George Papanastasiou, at the 2nd MED9 Energy Ministerial Meeting
Dear colleagues,Dear representatives of the European Commission and IRENA,Ladies and gentlemen,On behalf of the Republic of Cyprus, it is my great pleasure to welcome you all to Larnaka for this 2nd MED9 Energy Ministerial Meeting. As we gather here today, we are reminded of the crucial role energy plays in the Mediterranean region, not only as a driver of economic growth and development, but also as a key factor in addressing the urgent challenges of climate change and energy security.Ou...
19-09-2024 18:39
Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the decision of the Committee of Deputy Ministers of the Council of Europe regarding the 4th Interstate Case Cyprus v. Turkey
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its satisfaction regarding today’s decision of the Committee of Deputy Ministers (Human Rights) of the Council of Europe (CoE) to maintain the supervision of the execution of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) decision regarding the cluster of the property rights of displaced persons of the 4th interstate case Cyprus v. Turkey. Today’s positive development is the outcome of systematic diplomatic efforts carried out in full co-operation with th...
19-09-2024 15:18
The Ambassador of Cyprus to Jordan presented his credentials
The new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Mr Sevag Avedissian, presented on 27 August 2024 his credentials to His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein in an official ceremony at Basman Palace, in Amman.During the conversation that followed, His Majesty King Abdullah conveyed warm greetings and extended his personal regards to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, referring to the friendly and multidimensional relations be...
19-09-2024 15:12
The Ambassador of Cyprus to Qatar presented his credentials
The new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the State of Qatar, Mr Andreas Nikolaides, presented his credentials to Η.Η. the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in an official ceremony held on 11 September in the Palace in Doha.During a courtesy meeting that followed, Ambassador Nikolaides conveyed to H.H. the Amir the warm greetings of the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, expressing the readiness of Cyprus to further enhance relations with Qatar in all se...
19-09-2024 14:56
Building Permits: June 2024
The Statistical Service announces that the number of building permits authorised by the municipal authorities and the district administration offices during June 2024 stood at 1.528. The total value of these permits reached €781,6 million and the total area 594,9 thousand square metres. These building permits provide for the construction of 2.772 dwelling units.During the period January – June 2024, 4.782 building permits were issued compared to 3.608 in the corresponding period of the previ...
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