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08-01-2020 22:24
Communique Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, France, Cyprus and Greece Cairo – January 8th 2020
1. Within the context of continued consultations and coordination, the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, France, Cyprus, Greece met in Cairo on January 8, 2020, to discuss the recent developments in the Eastern Mediterranean region in light of increased tensions that threaten peace and stability in this region, they were joined by the Italian Foreign Minister in a consultative framework.2. The Ministers stressed the strategic nature of their respective States’ relationship due to geographi...
08-01-2020 15:31
Applications for the management of Tochni Postal Agency
The Cyprus Post accepts applications from citizens of Tochni Community to take over the management of the local postal agency, in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, as well as the delivery of mail, with a remuneration of €230,00 on a monthly basis.Those interested may contact Larnaca District Post Officer at tel. 24802600-24802450. The application deadline is on 24 January 2020.(ΕΚ)
08-01-2020 09:36
Delays in the delivery and collection of mail to and from communities on the mountains
The Cyprus Post would like to inform that due to weather and road conditions which resulted in closing roads, there will be delays in the delivery and collection of mail to and from communities on the mountains.(EK)
07-01-2020 14:50
Registered Unemployed in December 2019
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of December 2019, reached 25.285 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for December 2019 decreased to 20.140 persons in comparison to 20.631 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with December 2018, a decrease of 4.515 persons or 15,2% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of public administration (a decrease of 1...
07-01-2020 12:36
Conservation works at the Houses of Dionysos and and Aion at the archaeological site of Kato Pafos and the House of Eustolios at the archaeological site of Kourion
The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces that the Houses of Dionysos and Aion at the archaeological site of Kato Pafos, and the House of Eustolios at the archaeological site of Kourion, will be closed to the public due to scheduled conservation works, during the following dates:House of Dionysos: 10 February 2020- 14 February 2020.House of Aion: 17 February 2020- 18 February 2020.House of Eustolios: 24 February 2020- 25 February 2020.(...
07-01-2020 10:20
Job vacancy at Mammari Postal Agency
Cyprus Post accepts applications of citizens of community of Mammari village to take over the local postal agency in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, as well as the delivery of mail, with a remuneration of €473,00 on a monthly basis.Those interested may contact Lefkosia District Post Officer at tel. 22805800 -22805899. Application deadline is 20 January 2020.(AH/II)
03-01-2020 12:57
Consumer Price Index: December 2019
Inflation 0,7%In December 2019, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0,17 units and reached 101,43 units compared to 101,60 units in November 2019. Compared to December 2018, the CPI increased by 0,7%. (Table 1)For the period January-December 2019, the CPI increased by 0,3% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. With regard to the economic origin, the largest positive change when compared to December 2018 was recorded in Agricultural Products with a percentage o...
03-01-2020 10:35
Survey project at Amargeti village in Pafos district by Graz University
The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces the completion of the first archaeological survey campaign of Graz University (Austria) in Amargeti, Pafos District, under the direction of Dr. Gabriele Koiner. The survey was conducted from 22 to 29 October 2019, in cooperation with the Department of Antiquities and the Cyprus University of Technology. The survey team consisted of the following professionals: Gabriele Koiner, Eva Christof, Ute Lohner-Urb...
03-01-2020 08:41
Joint Statement by the Prime Minister of Greece Mr Kyriacos Mitsotakis, the Prime Minister of Israel Mr Benjamin Netanyahu and the President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades
“The Turkish decision to deploy troops in Libya presents a dangerous threat to regional stability. This decision constitutes a gross violation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1970 (2011), imposing an arms embargo in Libya and seriously undermines the international community’s efforts to find a peaceful, political solution to the Libyan conflict.It marks a dangerous escalation of the conflict and a significant deterioration of the situation.Turkey should not violate the Lib...
02-01-2020 20:54
Signing ceremony for the Interstate Agreement for the construction of the EastMed pipeline between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel
The ceremony for the signing of the Interstate Agreement for the construction of the EastMed pipeline between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel took place today in Athens, Greece, in the presence of the President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades, the Prime Minister of Greece Mr Kyriacos Mitsotakis and the Prime Minister of Israel Mr Benjamin Netanyahu.The ceremony took place in the afternoon at the Zappeion Conference and Exhibition Hall and the agreement was signed by the competent Ministers ...
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