The Statistical Service will conduct a population census from October 1 until the end of November, Service official Dora Kyriakidou announced here today.

Speaking during a press conference on the matter, Kyriakidou said approximately 810,000 people are expected to be recorded.

The census, which takes place every ten years, will for the first time make use of technological innovations such as electronic questionnaires and a Geographic Information System (GIS).

Kyriakidou called on everyone to cooperate with the officials, adding that the Statistical Service is bound by law to keep any information they gather confidential.