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04-06-2022 11:54
Statement by the Republic of Cyprus at the UN Security Council Open Debate on “Strengthening Accountability and Justice for Serious Violations of International Law” New York
Mr. President,My delegation subscribes to the statement of the European Union, as well as that of the Group of Friends of accountability following the aggression against Ukraine, and wishes to make some additional remarks.The 1945 International Tribunal at Nuremberg established bedrock principles of international law such as individual accountability for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and, above all, achieved clarity about aggressive war which now constitutes an international crime. ...
03-06-2022 14:02
Registered Unemployed: May 2022
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of May 2022, reached 10.586 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for May 2022 decreased to 12.530 persons in comparison to 12.653 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with May 2021, a decrease of 20.701 persons or 66,2% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of accommodation and food service activities (a decreas...
03-06-2022 14:01
Industrial Turnover Index: March 2022
Annual Change +24,6%In March 2022, the Industrial Turnover Index reached 171,6 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 24,6% compared to March 2021. For the period January-March 2022, the index recorded an increase of 21,7% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. In manufacturing, the Industrial Turnover Index for March 2022 reached 165,6 units, recording an increase of 16,5% compared to March 2021. Increases were also noted in the sectors of electricity supply (...
03-06-2022 13:06
Photo Album - Commissioner for the Citizen – Statements to the press
The Commissioner for the Citizen, Mr Panayiotis Sentonas, with the Ambassador of Ukraine to Cyprus, Mr Ruslan Nimchynskyi, make statements to the press regarding the third shipment of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, at Lemesos New Port.
03-06-2022 11:39
Photo Album - PoR – President of the European Committee of the Regions
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives the President of the European Committee of the Regions, Mr Apostolos Tzitzikostas, at the Presidential Palace.
03-06-2022 11:24
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 4 June 2022
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, as of 15 May 2022, it is recommended that all citizens, regardless of vaccination history, undergo a self-test or Rapid test once a week.According to the Ministerial Decision, all groups of citizens may be served through the mobile rapid antigen testing units free of charge, regardless of their vaccination history. The Rapid Antigen Testing Units of the Ministry of Health operate only on Saturdays and Sundays, conducting sample testing for ...
03-06-2022 10:32
Remarks by the Minister of Justice and Public Order,Ms Stephie Dracos, at the SBA event on the occasion of the celebration for the Platinum Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Happy Valley, Episkopi, 2 June 2022It is with distinct pleasure that I join you all today for this extraordinary occasion.Allow me first to thank our host, the Administrator of the SBA, Major General Rob Thomson, for his kind invitation to attend this charity event, and to join you in celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.Ladies and Gentlemen,Queen Elizabeth is a remarkable world leader. For seventy years now, she is leading the United Kingdom with skill and d...
02-06-2022 13:06
Consumer Price Index (CPI): May 2022
Inflation 9,1%In May 2022, the Consumer Price Index increased by 1,01 units and reached 111,37 units compared to 110,36 units in April 2022. In May 2022, the inflation increased by 9,1%. (Table 1)For the period January-May 2022, the CPI increased by 7,4% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. As regards the economic origin, the largest changes when compared to the index of May 2021 were recorded in Electricity(40,9%), in Petroleum Products(37,0%) and in Agricultural goo...
02-06-2022 09:58
Applications for the management of Avgorou Post Office
The Cyprus Post accepts applications from citizens of Avgorou community and the nearby area to take over the delivery of mail, in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, with a remuneration of €534,00 on a monthly basis.Within 2022, statistical data will be collected for one month, in Avgorou community, in order to exam the possibility to adjust the remuneration.Application deadline is 20 June 2022.Those interested may contact Larnaka/Ammochostos District Post Officer at tel.:...
01-06-2022 14:34
Address by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the EPP Congress 2022
Rotterdam, 1 June 2022 Mr President, Dear EPP Partners, Ladies and Gentlemen, At the outset, I wish to thank President Tusk and the members of the Christen-Democratisch Appèl for your kind invitation and warm hospitality. It is certainly with great pleasure that I join you at this year’s EPP Congress in Rotterdam.I would be remiss had I not started by expressing my deep appreciation and thankfulness to my good friend, Donald Tusk, whose term in office as President of the EPP has come to...
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