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09-06-2021 10:02
The Council of Europe and the Republic of Cyprus co-organize the Conference “Artificial Intelligence – Intelligent Politics: Challenges and Opportunities for Media and Democracy”
The Council of Europe (CoE) and the Republic of Cyprus, through the Press and Information Office (PIO), are co-organizing on 10-11 June 2021, in Lefkosia, the online Conference of Ministers responsible for the Media and Information Society of the Council of Europe titled “Artificial Intelligence - Intelligent Politics: Challenges and Opportunities for Media and Democracy”. The Conference is under the auspices of the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, who will address participan...
09-06-2021 09:42
Applications open for the management of Mathiatis Postal Agency
The Cyprus Post is now accepting applications from Mathiatis village community citizens and citizens of surrounding areas, to take over the management of the local postal agency in the form of assignment of duties and not in the form of employment, as well as the delivery of mail, with a remuneration of €311,00 on a monthly basis.The application deadline is 25th June, 2021.Those interested may contact the Lefkosia District Post Officer at tel. 22805800 - 22805899 - 22805817. (AP/SCH)
08-06-2021 15:43
Rapid antigen testing units – 9 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...
08-06-2021 14:41
Address by the President of the House of Representatives, Dr Adamos Adamou, at the virtual forum on “The governance experience sharing for a common future: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of China-Cyprus Diplomatic Relations”
It is with great pleasure that I have accepted the kind invitation of the European University Cyprus to address this online forum on “The Governance Experience Sharing for a Common Future: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of China-Cyprus Diplomatic Relations”, that is co-organized by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Cyprus and the European University. As we are progressing in our fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, hopefully, upcoming Conferences will be org...
08-06-2021 14:11
Registration οf Motor Vehicles: January – May 2021
The Statistical Service announces the publication of the report entitled "Registration of Motor Vehicles" for the period January - May 2021.In May 2021, the total registrations of motor vehicles numbered 2.863, recording a decrease of 7,8% compared to May 2020. Passenger saloon cars registered a fall of 5,8% to 2.137.The main developments during the period January - May 2021 compared to the corresponding period of 2020 are summarised as follows:(a) The total registrations of motor vehicles...
08-06-2021 11:58
Photo Album - The President of the Republic addresses the press conference on the Recovery and Resilience Plan “Cyprus – Tomorrow”
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, addresses the press conference of the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Mr Kyriacos Kokkinos, on the Recovery and Resilience Plan “Cyprus – Tomorrow”, at the Presidential Palac.For a video of the address of the President of the Republic, click here.
07-06-2021 15:23
Issuance of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Certificate
In order to facilitate citizens for travel purposes and as a temporary measure until the implementation of the European Digital COVID-19 Certificate, the Ministry of Health will proceed, as of June 8, to the issuance of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Certificates, for individuals who intend to travel abroad in June.The Certificate will be issued in Greek and English only at the following locations:DistrictLocation AddressLefkosiaLefkosia Old HospitalNechru Avenue, Agios Andreas...
07-06-2021 15:02
Photo Album – Minister of Justice – EU Justice and Home Affairs Council
Τhe Minister of Justice and Public Order, Ms Emily Yiolitis at the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxemburg.
07-06-2021 14:23
Employment - National Accounts: 1st quarter 2021 (Provisional Estimate)
Total Employment for the 1st quarter of 2021 is estimated at 433.486 persons, of which 383.380 are employees and 50.106 are self-employed. Compared to the corresponding quarter of 2020, total employment increased by 0,3% for the 1st quarter of 2021. The most significant percentage increases were observed in the economic activities of Information and Communication (NACE J), Education (NACE P), Professional, Scientific Technical Activities (NACE Μ) while significant percentage decreases w...
07-06-2021 14:15
Rapid antigen testing units – 8 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...
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