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17-06-2021 12:43

Tourist Arrivals: May 2021 (Tourist Arrivals)

A total of 100.852 tourist arrivals were recorded in May 2021, compared to zero arrivals recorded in May 2020, a period during which measures were implemented to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) in Cyprus. According to these measures, there was a ban of entry to the Republic on several categories of persons, including tourists. As compared to May 2019 (when 434.578 arrivals were recorded), there was a decrease of 76,8%.For the period of January – May 2021, arrivals o...

17-06-2021 12:08

Photo Album - The President of the Republic participates in a teleconference in preparation of the European Council Meeting

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, participates in a teleconference with the President of the European Council and the leaders of the governments of Malta, Luxembourg and Lithuania, in the framework of the preparation of the European Council Meeting, at the Presidential Palace.

16-06-2021 20:20

Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, on the occasion of the celebration for the Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

It is with great pleasure that I join you all this evening in celebrating the 95th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. A birthday which, unfortunately, she will not enjoy with her beloved husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who lived an extraordinary life and spent such a long career devoted to public service. Today’s celebration of Her Majesty’s Birthday, provides as with the opportunity to reflect on the long-standing friendship and enduring b...

16-06-2021 15:22

Rapid antigen testing units – 17 June 2021

Aiming at the continuous surveillance of the community and the workplaces, the free programmes of rapid antigen testing of the general population and employees are in progress.For the smooth and safe operation of businesses that have been activated according to the Decrees, employers in businesses, as well as the Heads of Departments/Services in the public and wider public sector, are obliged to coordinate the rapid testing of the employees, so that the mandatory weekly rapid antigen testing...

16-06-2021 14:10

Address by the Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, at the ceremony for handing over refugee housing units by the Ambassador of Poland, on behalf of the Republic of Poland

Honorary Ambassador, distinguished guests, dear colleagues,It is with great pleasure that I am here today, at the Reception Centre for Applicants for International Protection ‘Limnes’, where we experience the true meaning of solidarity which goes beyond words and is put into practice.One year ago, when we started discussing the European Pact on Migration and Asylum and the need for true and mandatory solidarity towards the front-line Member States, Poland, through its Ambassador and dear fr...

16-06-2021 14:07

Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): May 2021 (Annual Rate of Change 1,5%)

In May 2021 the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices increased by 1,5% when compared to the index of May 2020 while, when compared to the index of April 2021, the HICP increased by 0,4%. For the period January – May 2021 the HICP recorded an increase of 0,3% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1) Note: The HICP in Euro area for the last month is based on EUROSTAT’s estimation (flash estimate).Compared to May 2020, the largest changes were noted in Transport and...

16-06-2021 13:20

Presence of fans in games for all sports – Increase of number of persons per table to 10 in catering establishments

Following the recommendation of the Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, the Council of Ministers decided, in today’s meeting, the presence of fans in games for all sports, at 50% of the capacity of the stadiums, with effect as of the 1st of July.Admission to the stadiums will be allowed to individuals, only if one of the following conditions apply:Individuals who have completed their vaccination scheme with either the Johnson&Johnson single-dose vaccine or with both doses of t...

16-06-2021 12:40

Address by the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works Mr. Yiannis Karousos at the “Tourism Outlook and Opportunities in a challenging environment” conference

It is with great pleasure that I am attending this conference entitled "Tourism Outlook and Opportunities in a challenging environment". I strongly believe that conferences like thisoneinwhichwe participate today may help, through the exchange of views by the top executives of the field, to achieve a common goal. Ourgoal,which is to boost the tourism industry in a period of crisis. I am certain that by the end of this conference each keynote speaker will be wiser and will be able to further...

16-06-2021 10:16

Photo Album - President Anastasiades receives the Public Service Commission's annual report

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives the annual report of the Public Service Commission, at the Presidential Palace.

15-06-2021 15:09

Rapid antigen testing units – 16 June 2021

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