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15-12-2022 15:59
Labour Force Survey (LFS): 3rd Quarter 2022
Unemployment 6,8% According to the results of the Labour Force Survey, the labour force in the 3rd quarter of 2022 amounted to 486.492 persons or 65,4% of the population (males 71,3%, females 60,0%) in comparison to 472.314 persons (64,6%) in the corresponding quarter of 2021 (Table 1).The number of employed persons was 453.625 and the employment rate 61,0% (males 67,4%, females 55,2%) in comparison to 440.959 persons (60,3%) in the corresponding quarter of 2021.The number of unemployed pe...
15-12-2022 15:02
Generation and Treatment of Municipal Solid Waste 2021
Increase of 5% in the Generation of Municipal Waste in 2021The Statistical Service estimates that the total amount of municipal solid waste generated in Cyprus in 2021 stood at 570 thousand tonnes compared to 543 thousand tonnes in 2020, recording an increase of 5%.From the total amount of 455 thousand tonnes treated in 2021, 77,8% was disposed in landfills, 17,6% was used for recycling, 3,1% was used for energy recovery purposes and 1,5% was composted.The average municipal waste generati...
14-12-2022 18:34
Photo Album - PoR – EU-ASEAN Summit
The President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades participates at the EU-ASEAN Summit, in Brussels.
14-12-2022 18:16
Announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the adoption of Conclusions by the EU Council in relation to Turkey
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its satisfaction on the adoption of the EU Council Conclusions on Enlargement, a text, which was the outcome of the negotiations between member states earlier on.The Council precisely and accurately records the state of affairs as regards Turkey, underlining the absolute lack of progress in relation to Turkey’s accession process. Furthermore, the Council reiterates Turkey’s responsibilities and obligations emerging from its institutional obligations...
14-12-2022 17:25
Address by H.E. the President of the House of Representatives Mrs Annita Demetriou at the embassy of the People's Republic of China in Nicosia
Your Excellency, Ambassador Liu Yantao,Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen,It is with distinct pleasure, gratitude and sincere feelings of friendship that I am here today, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Cyprus H.E. Mr Nicos Anastasiades, joining the celebrations for the excellent level of bilateral relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the People’s Republic of China.I wish to thank the Ambassador of China to Cyprus Mr. Liu Yantao, for his kind invitation and fo...
14-12-2022 14:47
Announcement of the Ministry of Defence on military training activities
The Ministry of Defence would like to inform that tomorrow the 15th of December, from 09:00 to 21:00 hours, training activities will be carried out within the Nicosia FIR. The activities are part of the implementation of the annual military cooperation program of the Republic of Cyprus with partner countries.The activities include air defence scenarios and will involve air assets.(MH/SCH)
14-12-2022 13:20
Employment in the Broad Public Sector: 3rd Quarter 2022
Total Employment 70.429Total employment in the Broad Public Sector in the 3rd quarter of 2022 reached 70.429 persons. The employment in General Government was 64.726 and in the Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies 5.703 persons.In General Government, which consists of the Government, Non-Profit Organizations and Local Authorities, total employment reached 52.730, 7.626 and 4.370 persons respectively. The employment in the Broad Public Sector increased by 672 persons (1,0%) compared to t...
14-12-2022 12:54
Job Vacancies: 3rd Quarter 2022
Job Vacancy Rate 2,2%The number of job vacancies in the 3rd quarter of 2022 reached 9.174. The number of job vacancies increased by 2.816 (44,3%) compared to the same quarter of the previous year where the number was 6.358. Compared to the 2nd quarter of 2022 the number of job vacancies decreased by 1.939 (-17,4%). (Table 1) The job vacancy rate in the 3rd quarter of 2022 was 2,2%, while the job vacancy rate in the previous quarter and the 3rd quarter of 2021 was 2,7% and 2,4% respective...
14-12-2022 12:15
Cyprus has been successful in participating in the European Arena of research and innovation
The “PHAETHON” proposal secured the highest score in the EU for the creation of a Centre of Excellence in the field of Green and Sustainable Energy.Cyprus has been successful in participating in the competitive programme of the European Union (EU) for Research and Innovation (R&I), “Horizon Europe”, specifically in the context of the programme “Teaming for Excellence”, where the PHAETHON proposal under the coordination of the University of Cyprus and Professors Constantinos Christofides ...
14-12-2022 11:42
Announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is concerned by reports of disruptions to traffic in the Lachin Corridor, which have resulted in the blockade of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh and the disruption of the supply chain to the region.Furthermore, information according to which the natural gas supply has been interrupted, has intensified concerns.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus calls on Azerbaijan to proceed immediately with the full restoration of traffic and energy sup...
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