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17-04-2024 13:37
Tourist Arrivals and Returns of Residents of Cyprus from trips abroad: March 2024
Tourist Arrivals +9,8% and Returns of Residents of Cyprus +12,5% Tourist ArrivalsThe arrivals of tourists reached 202.256 in March 2024 compared to 184.263 in March 2023, recording an increase of 9,8%.For the period of January – March 2024, arrivals of tourists totaled 415.251 compared to 393.893 in the corresponding period of 2023, recording an increase of 5,4%.Arrivals from the United Kingdom were the main source of tourism for March 2024, with a share of 31,8% (64.414) of total arriva...
17-04-2024 13:26
Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): March 2024
Annual Rate of Change 1,6%The HICP rose by 1,6% between March 2023 and March 2024, and increased by 0,8% in the month between February 2024 and March 2024. For the period January – March 2024, the HICP rose by 2,0% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1)Note: The HICP in Euro area for the last month is based on EUROSTAT’s estimation (flash estimate).Compared to March 2023, the largest positive change was noted in Restaurants and Hotels (5,7%). (Table 1)Compar...
17-04-2024 13:23
Announcement by the Department of Antiquities regarding the Makounta-Voules archaeological project (MVAP) 2023
Director: Dr Kathryn Grossman (North Carolina State University) The Department of Antiquities, Deputy Ministry of Culture, announces the completion of the excavations of the North Carolina State University at Makounta-Voules-Mersinoudia, Pafos District.From 3 June to 10 July 2023, the Makounta-Voules Archaeological Project (MVAP) conducted excavations at the prehistoric site of Makounta-Voules-Mersinoudia in the Pafos District, northeast of Polis Chrysochous. The project was directed by Dr ...
17-04-2024 09:22
The Department of Antiquities celebrates the International Day for Monuments and Sites
The 18th of April was established in 1983 by UNESCO as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, following a proposal by the International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). To celebrate this important day, with the ultimate aim of raising awareness in society about the importance of culture, a different theme is promoted each year, which becomes an occasion for the organisation of events and various actions with the participation of citizens.Within the general guidelines of ICOMO...
17-04-2024 08:12
Speech by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood’s 90th Anniversary Event in London, yesterday
At the outset, I wish to thank the organisers of the event and the leadership of the Brotherhood for providing me with this opportunity to address and engage with all of you, with such a special audience.It is with emotions of joy and pride that I am here today in London to mark the 90 years since the foundation of the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood. To celebrate 90 years of its continuous service to the Cypriot diaspora in the United Kingdom (UK) and to the long-standing struggle for the freedom...
15-04-2024 15:46
CYSTAT expands its social media presence with the launch of an Instagram Account
Cyprus Statistical Service (CYSTAT) announces the expansion of its presence in the world of social media with the launch of its official Instagram account (@cystat_cy). Based on its established presence on X and Facebook, CYSTAT is now reaching out to a broader audience of users through Instagram.Through vivid images, infographics, and concise, yet informative captions, CYSTAT's Instagram posts aim to promote the publication and dissemination of official statistics in a manner that is easily...
15-04-2024 14:04
The Ambassador of Cyprus to South Sudan presented her credentials
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Republic of South Sudan, with residence in Cairo, Ms Polly Ioannou, presented her credentials to the President of the Republic of South Sudan, Mr Salva Kiir Mayardit, during an official ceremony held on 20 March 2024, at the Presidential Palace in Juba. Ambassador Ioannou is the first Cypriot Ambassador to be accredited to South Sudan, following its independence in 2011 and the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2...
14-04-2024 12:45
Statements by the President of the Republic
Cyprus is not involved in any way whatsoever in any attacks or anything else, said this morning, the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides.Replying to journalists' questions, upon his arrival at the Arodafnousa Palliative Care Center where the annual "Christodoula March" in support of cancer patients took place, the President of the Republic said: “As you can see the developments, the situation is very difficult. Our hope and expectation are that there will be no further escala...
13-04-2024 10:03
Welcome speech by the Commissioner for the Environment, Ms Antonia Theodosiou, at the “Cosmonautics Day Celebration” at the Cyprus Planetarium, yesterday
On the occasion of the International Astronautics Day I would like to congratulate you for the excellent organisation of today’s events and above all for this wonderful work that is being done here at the Planetarium that puts Cyprus on the map of astronomy and education in environmental and scientific matters.The humanity only realised the magnitude of climate change (climate chaos in contemporary terms) when we were able to see the earth from above in the 1960’s. It was only then that the ...
13-04-2024 09:37
Press Release of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Travel Advisories for Israel and Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon and Iran
In light of developments in the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminds Cypriot citizens that the following travel advisories remain in effect:• Israel and Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) of 8 October 2023.Avoid:(a) all non-essential travel to Israel;(b) all travel to Gaza and all non-essential travel to the Nablus and Jenin areas of the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.• Lebanon of 29 October 2023Avoid all travel.• Iran of 25 October 2022.Avoid all non-essential travel.(MF...
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