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06-10-2020 14:40
EMA starts second rolling review of a COVID-19 vaccine
EMA’s Human Medicines Committee (CHMP) has started a ‘rolling review’ of data on a vaccine for COVID-19 known as BNT162b2, which is being developed by BioNTech in collaboration with Pfizer.The start of the rolling review means that the Committee has started evaluating the first batch of data on the vaccine, which come from laboratory studies (non-clinical data). This does not mean that a conclusion can be reached yet on the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness, as much of the evidence is still...
06-10-2020 13:54
Publication of the Statistical Service on the topic of “European Health Interview Survey 2019”
The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces that the report “European Health Interview Survey 2019” has been published.The Report provides statistical information related to the health status of the population, longstanding illnesses or longstanding health problems, accidents, physical conditions, personal care, emotional condition, health care services, smoking, alcohol consumption and other health related topics.The main findings of the survey are:80,9% of the population aged 15 years...
06-10-2020 13:50
Registered Unemployed: September 2020
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of September 2020, reached 30718 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for September 2020 increased to 36452 persons in comparison to 35502 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with September 2019, an increase of 13750 persons or 81,0% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sectors of accommodation and food service activi...
06-10-2020 13:38
Meeting of the Minister of Interior with Major General Abbas Ibrahim, representative of the Lebanese Government
The Minister of Interior welcomed today Major General Abbas Ibrahim, General Director of the Directorate-General of the Lebanese Ministry of Interior and his entourage, who are performing an official visit to Cyprus, following an invitation of the Cypriot Government. The Lebanese officials were accompanied by the Lebanese Ambassador to Cyprus, Ms. Claude El Hajal.The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere at the Ministry of Interior, where a review of bilateral issues relating to the res...
06-10-2020 13:02
Photo Album - Arrival of a Lebanese Delegation in Cyprus
A Delegation of the Government of Lebanon arrives at “Glafkos Clerides” Airport in Larnaka.
06-10-2020 11:43
Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 06/10/2020
The epidemiological picture of various countries with regard to the COVID-19 disease has been re-evaluated by the Epidemiological Monitoring and Control of Infectious Diseases Unit of the Medical Services and the Public Health Services. The evaluation was based on the epidemiological indicators of the countries, such as: the effective reproduction number R(t) for SARS-CoV-2, the number of new diagnoses, the number of laboratory tests, the mortality rate per 100,000 inhabitants, the estimated ...
05-10-2020 12:58
Consumer Price Index (CPI): September 2020
Inflation -0,9%In September 2020, the Consumer Price Index increased by 0,85 units and reached 99,95 units compared to 99,10 units in August 2020. Compared to September 2019, the CPI decreased by 0,9%. (Table 1)For the period January-September 2020, the CPI decreased by 0,6% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1)As regards the economic origin, the largest changes when compared to the index of September 2019 were recorded in Electricityand Petroleum products ...
05-10-2020 09:38
Ministers of Interior, Agriculture and Transport - Regional meeting with Lefkosia Community Councils
The Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, with the participation of the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mr Costas Kadis, and the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos, presides over a regional meeting with the Community Councils of Agios Theodoros Soleas, Evrychou, Linou, Kakopetria, Kaliana, Katydata, Korakou, Kourdali, Sina Oros, Spilia, Temvria and Flasou. The meeting was held in the Offices of Galata Community Council, in Lefkos...
02-10-2020 20:18
Photo Album - Ministers of Interior and Agriculture – Meeting with Paphos Communities
The Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, and the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment , Mr Costas Kadis ,in a meeting with the Community Councils of Kathikas, Pano Arodes and Kato Arodes.
02-10-2020 14:52
Opening statement by the President of the Republic Mr. Nicos Anastassiades at the press conference in Brussels
As you know, the Special Meeting of the European Council on the strategic relationship between the EU and Turkey and the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean was completed early this morning.During the long duration of the Session an extensive discussion took place about ways of creating a climate that would allow for a partnership relationship between the EU and Turkey based on the principles and values of the Union and also on international law.The unanimous position, and I want to stre...
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