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21-03-2020 12:39
Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Health wish to inform the public that Cypriot citizens currently abroad, who are in need of medication that is not available to them locally where they are, may apply for assistance either by email at comunit@mfa.gov.cy or alternatively by phone, calling (+357) 22 801000. Provided that the objective difficulties in obtaining the necessary medication are documented, efforts will be undertaken to dispatch the medication to them from Cyprus, wh...
20-03-2020 17:16
Decree by the Minister of Communications and Works on the prohibition of flights as of 3.00 am Cyprus time
The Minister of Communications and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos, issued today, Friday, March 20, 2020, a Decree concerning the prohibition of flights as of 3.00 am Cyprus time, 21st March 2020 and for a 14-day period, except for those related to the transport of cargo, between the Republic airports’ and the airports of all Member States, including Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway {European Economic Area (EEA)} and Switzerland.For the full text of the Decree in English press here.(EK/MP)
20-03-2020 14:59
Special arrangements by the Shipping Deputy Ministry for the provision of services during the COVID-19 outbreak
In light of the recent developments regarding COVID-19 and the measures announced by the Government, and in order to protect public health and limit the spread of the virus, as from today and until the 30th of April 2020 (or until further notice), the Shipping Deputy Ministry will not be allowing access to the public in its offices. The SDM will remain operational and these arrangements have been put in place in order of the SDM to maintain its functionality and to continue provision of servi...
20-03-2020 13:49
Business register: 2018, annual change 4,3%
In 2018 the number of enterprises reached 101.147compared to 96.936 in 2017, recording an increase of 4,3%. The number of establishments increased by 3,7%, from 105.019 in 2017 to 108.891 in 2018. Since 2015 an annual increase in the number of enterprises and the number of establishments has been recorded (Table 1). The last year when a decrease in the number of enterprises and establishments was recorded, compared to the previous year, was 2014. In 2018, 94,8% of the enterprises were emp...
20-03-2020 11:28
1412 call center begins operation today for information on Coronavirus disease
The Ministry of Health announces that, in addition to 1450 call center, as of today, 20 March, noon, 1412 call center begins its operation. 1412 call center will operate from 8 am to 8 pm providing general information to the public on Coronavirus. General information on Coronavirus is also available on the Press and Information website www.pio.gov.cy/coronavirus.The Ministry wishes to remind the public that 1420 call center remains in operation for reporting symptoms only. (ND/EN/II)
20-03-2020 09:57
Application for a medical certificate for Public Health reasons
The Ministry of Health would like to inform the public that the application form for the issuance of a medical certificate for Public Health reasons has been uploaded on the Press and Information Office’s website on coronavirus and it can be accessed from the following links: https://bit.ly/2wctwgh (Greek) και https://bit.ly/397nJGa (English).The certificate is issued to persons who must remain in self-confinement for a period of 14 days since their return from a trip abroad or their contact...
20-03-2020 09:46
Suspension of postal services
The Cyprus Post announces that postal services will be suspended for all countries for all services, except the Quickpost courier service. (ND/II)
20-03-2020 09:42
Operation of Public Hospitals on the basis of a Decree published by the Ministry of Health
Following the decree issued by the Minister of Health on the 19th of March 2020 and published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cyprus No. 107, it has been decided, inter alia, that:Aiming at protecting Public Health, for the better management of human resources and for the protection of health professionals working in Public Hospitals, who will be called upon to play the primary role of managing cases that may become seriously ill by coronavirus, the following are put in to practis...
19-03-2020 21:52
Written Statement by the Minister of Transport, Communication and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos, on the charter of flights to repatriate fellow citizens
Due to practical problems and because of difficulties in finding flights, the Government announces the charter of flights to repatriate our fellow citizens who fulfil the provisions of the Decree No. 5 of the Minister of Health (confirmation from the Republic’s Diplomatic Missions).The first arrangements concern the United Kingdom (UK), while efforts continue for the return of the rest of our compatriots.Those who have obtained a certificate or confirmation and are in the UK and/or can trav...
19-03-2020 19:04
1433 call center begins operation on Monday 23 March for information on measures announced by the Ministry of Labour
Responding to the publicʼs need for information on the emergency decisions taken to address the spread of the Coronavirus disease, the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance announces that, as of Monday, 23 March, the pancyprian 1433 call center will begin operation, to answer questions of the public on measures concerning the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance only. The call center will operate from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00. The call centerʼs operating hou...
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