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31-12-2021 19:02
Televised address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, on the occasion of the New Year 2022
My Fellow compatriots,We are at the end of another year of ordeals, as the pandemic that has struck humanity continues to threaten the lives and health, the economic survival and well-being of citizens, the health systems and the financial stability of countries.At this moment, my thoughts are with the families that lost their loved ones, with the children that became orphans and with those who lost the people who supported them.My thoughts are also with the people who are hospitalised or ...
31-12-2021 14:09
Rapid antigen testing units – 1 January 2022
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 6 and above must hold one of the following:Certificate of full vaccination.Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.Certificate of a negative rapid antigen test, valid for 7 days, for individuals aged 6-11 years old.Certificate of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test, valid fo...
31-12-2021 13:14
Index of Industrial Output Prices: November 2021 (Annual Change +19,2%)
The Index of Industrial Output Prices for November 2021 reached 118,8 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 5,8% compared to October 2021. Compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, the index recorded an increase of 19,2%. For the period January-November 2021, the index showed an increase of 6,7% compared to the corresponding period of 2020. In November 2021 compared to October 2021, the index remained stable in the sectors of mining and quarrying and water supply a...
31-12-2021 12:05
Clarifications on the decisions of the Council of Ministers for containing the spread of COVID-19
The Ministry of Health clarifies the following:(a) as of the 4th of January at 11 pm until the 15th of January 2022, passengers over the age of 12 arriving in the Republic of Cyprus must undergo a PCR laboratory test within 48 hours prior to departure proving a negative PCR result. The decision concerns all passengers regardless of nationality and vaccination history. It is reminded that all passengers regardless of vaccination history must undergo a PCR laboratory test upon arrival in t...
31-12-2021 11:40
Photo Album - The Acting President of the Republic visits the National Guard Outpost 201, in Lefkosia
The Acting President of the Republic, President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, visits the National Guard Outpost 201, in Lefkosia.
31-12-2021 09:17
Kokkinotrimithia Post Office to remain closed today
For the safety of staff and customers, the Kokkinotrimithia Post Office will remain closed today, Friday December 31, 2021 due to the extensive damage caused to the premises as a result of the rains. EH/SCH
30-12-2021 18:47
Announcement of the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy for the issuance of a European Digital COVID Certificate to Turkish Cypriots
The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy informs Turkish Cypriot citizens who have been vaccinated and wish to obtain the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) for travel purposes that this service will continue to be available until the 31st of March, 2022.Please visit https://edvc.moh.gov.cy/ website to issue your certificate.For the announcement in Turkish, click here.ΙΚ
30-12-2021 15:26
*** REVISED *** Rapid antigen testing units – 31 December 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 6 and above must hold one of the following:Certificate of full vaccination.Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.Certificate of a negative rapid antigen test, valid for 7 days, for individuals aged 6-11 years old.Certificate of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test, valid fo...
30-12-2021 13:36
Industrial Production Index: October 2021
In October 2021, the Industrial Production Index reached 132,1 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 1,7% compared to October 2020. For the period January – October 2021, the index recorded an increase of 8,0% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. The manufacturing sector registered an increase of 2,4% compared to October 2020. An increase was also observed in the sector of water supply and materials recovery (+26,0%). Negative changes were observed in the se...
30-12-2021 09:49
PIO Newsroom will be closed on 1st January 2022
The Newsroom of the Press and Information Office will be closed on 1st of January 2022 due to New Year holidays.(EK/SCH)
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