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20-09-2023 16:30
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly
Wednesday, 20th September 2023 Mr. President,Your Excellencies,On the 26th of July 1946, in San Francisco, our predecessors pledged -“to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind”,“to unite our strength to maintain international peace and security,[to] settle their international disputes by peaceful means, and refrain … from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence ...
20-09-2023 13:54
EMA recommends non-renewal of authorisation for Duchenne muscular dystrophy medicine Translarna
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has recommended not renewing the marketing authorisation for Translarna (ataluren), a medicine for treating patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy whose disease is caused by a type of genetic defect called a ‘nonsense mutation’ in the dystrophin gene and who are able to walk.The recommendation follows the full re-evaluation of the benefits and risks of the medicine during the renewal of its marketing authorisation, including results of a new study wh...
20-09-2023 13:47
Extension of the temporary exhibition “FIVE” at the Cyprus Museum
The Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announces the extension of the temporary exhibition “FIVE” at the Cyprus Museum, until Sunday, 7th January 2024. The exhibition, organised within the framework of the “Face to Face: Meet an Ancient Cypriot (FF:MAC)” project, was opened to the public on 31st March 2023 and has since received thousands of visitors leaving praising remarks.Responding to the warm reception of the public, the Department of Antiquities is scheduling a...
20-09-2023 12:33
Sales of industrial commodities of local production by type, 2021
The Statistical Service announces the publication of detailed data on the sales of commodities produced by industrial units in Cyprus in 2021, both in quantity (wherever possible) and in value terms.During 2021 the total sales of industrial commodities of local production reached €3.774,2 million compared to €3.416,2 million in 2020, registering an increase of 10,5%.The sales from local industrial units of some indicative products were in 2021: halloumi cheese 41,9 thousand tonnes with valu...
20-09-2023 12:15
Applications for the management of Sia Postal Agency
The Cyprus Post accepts applications of citizens of Sia Community and surrounding areas to take over 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 €400,00 on a monthly basis.In due time, statistical research will take place in order to examine the possibility of revising the remuneration.The application deadline is the 10th of October 2023.Those interested may contact the Lefkosia Distr...
20-09-2023 11:24
Announcement of the Cyprus Post regarding fraud through phishing mobile messages
The Department of Postal Services (Cyprus Post) informs the public that messages (SMS) that have been sent to mobile users for wrong delivery or incorrect address are phishing SMS and citizens are kindly requested not to complete any essential information through the link provided.The Cyprus Post has no involvement and urges the public to ignore these messages.Finally, it is noted that any payment for taxes due to Cyprus Post should be made only through JCC SMART website.Samples of SMS: ...
20-09-2023 08:39
Address by President Christodoulides at the High-level political forum on Sustainable Development under the auspices of the General Assembly, in New York, yesterday
“Unity and Solidarity: Strengthening the multilateral system for enhanced support, cooperation, follow-up and review”Eight years ago, at the UN Sustainable Development Summit, our countries achieved an important milestone in international cooperation. For the first time, we reached an agreement on a specific set of 17 targets covering all three dimensions of sustainable development. By doing so, we committed ourselves to implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with a view to...
19-09-2023 19:52
Photo Album - PoR – General Debate – Opening plenary of the 78th UN General Assembly
The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, attends the general debate and opening of the plenary of the 78th United Nations General Assembly, at the UN Headquarters, in New York.
19-09-2023 17:44
Welcome speech by the Attorney-General of the Republic, George L. Savvides, at the 18th CrimEx and 2nd EMJNet meeting, in Cyprus
I welcome the CrimEx and EMJ-Net members representing national judicial authorities– justice ministries, prosecutors’ offices and judiciary– who worked and are working continuously to ensure the continuity and the progress of the EuroMed Justice Process.Indeed, it is an honour and a privilege for the Law Office of the Republic of Cyprus, together with the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, to host the 18th CrimEx and 2nd EMJ-Net meeting of the Euromed Justice Program, here in Cyprus. At t...
19-09-2023 13:29
Welcome address by the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Ms Anna Koukkides - Prokopiou, at the 18th CrimEx and 2nd EMJNet meeting, in Larnaka
It is with great pleasure that I have accepted the invitation to address today’s meeting and have the opportunity to welcome you today to the 18th CrimEx and 2nd EMJnet meeting of the Euromed Justice Program, held here in Larnaka. The Ministry of Justice and Public Order, together with the Law Office of the Republic of Cyprus, are deeply honoured to host this important gathering of legal experts and professionals in the field of Criminal Justice.I would like to extend a warm and heartfelt we...
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