Cyprus population rises by 1.6% in 2006

Migration and natural increase the cause   The Statistical Service Cystat has announced the publication of the “Demographic Report” for 2006. The report gives, inter alia, an account of population developments and

Funeral of former Cyprus Archbishop

The funeral of the late former Archbishop of Cyprus Chrysostomos I took place Monday at the Church of Panayia Evangelistria in Palouriotissa. Chrysostomos I, passed away Saturday at the age of 80,

Enlargement of the Schengen area

As of 21st December 2007, Estonia, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Hungary, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia will become part of the Schengen area. Controls at internal land and sea borders between

Cyprus had 20,969 students abroad in 2005/06

The Statistical Service Cystat announced the publication of the annual report “Statistics of Education” for the school year 2005/06. The report provides detailed information regarding the number of educational institutions, pupils/students, teaching

OPEC Secretary General to visit Cyprus

Secretary General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Abdalla Salem El-Badri will be in Cyprus, at the invitation of the Nicosia Commerce and Industry Chamber.Abdalla will be the key speaker