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20-05-2020 08:28
High concentrations of dust observed in the air
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 20 May 2020, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people, and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.Employ...
19-05-2020 16:33
The President of the Republic has presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers
Statements by the Government Spokesman The President of the Republic has today presided over a meeting of the Council of Ministers at the Presidential Palace.Speaking after the meeting, the Government Spokesman Mr. Kyriacos Kousios stated that at today’s meeting “the Council of Ministers, having taken into consideration the recommendations of the scientific advisory committee, has decided upon and affirmed the putting into effect of the planned second phase of relaxations with minor modifi...
19-05-2020 14:46
Written statement by the President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades on the passing of Eugene Rossides
It is with deep sorrow that I was informed of the passing of Eugene Rossides, an iconic figure of the Hellenic diaspora in the United States of America, founder of the American Hellenic Institute and a strong fighter on behalf of the rights of Cyprus and of Hellenism.Eugene Rossides was a true patriot whose special love for Cyprus, Greece, and their just struggles led him to the founding of the American Hellenic Institute immediately following Turkey's invasion of Cyprus in 1974 with the obj...
19-05-2020 14:33
Special citizens’ groups referred for Covid19 testing
For reasons of public health and strengthening the control in the community against the spread of SARS –CoV2, the Council of Ministers at its meeting today approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Health Mr. Constantinos Ioannou, by which laboratory testing for the disease COVID-19 is made possible for specific categories of citizens and patients, sponsored by the Ministry of Health.A relevant programme is already under way by the Ministry of Health since 30 April 2020, through a p...
19-05-2020 14:28
Statements by the Finance Minister regarding the withdrawal of the bill on state guarantees – Council of Ministers 19/05/2020
The Council of Ministers today decided the withdrawal of the bill entitled "Support for businesses and independent workers in accordance with the European Commission's provisional framework for state aid measures to support the economy during the current outbreak of COVID-19 disease.”From the first day the bill was tabled the government has shown its readiness to find the necessary consensus for getting it through parliament. A long and extensive consultation took place in the context of the...
19-05-2020 08:54
Announcement on the dust in the atmosphere of Cyprus
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 19 May 2020, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people, and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.Emplo...
18-05-2020 12:26
Passengers survey was not conducted in April 2020
Following the decrees published by the Government of Cyprus and the measures taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the Passengers Survey, which provides data on tourist arrivals, revenue from tourism and the returns of residents of Cyprus from a trip abroad, was not conducted in April 2020. Due to this reason, the relevant press releases and corresponding tables will not be published.Arrivals of Tourists and Revenue from TourismAmong the measures taken, an entry ban in th...
18-05-2020 08:43
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 18 May 2020, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people, and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.Employer...
16-05-2020 13:37
Dust Episode – 16 May 2020
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 16 May 2020, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people, and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.In det...
15-05-2020 12:10
International Museum Day and European Night of Museums 2020 with the theme “Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion”
The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works and the Cyprus National Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) announce that, due to the measures taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, all museums in Cyprus remain closed until May 2020. As such, all events that were planned to be organised within the framework of the celebrations for International Museum Day (18th May) and the European Night of Museums, have been cancelled.Al...
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