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13-12-2021 20:15

Address by the President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades at the inauguration of the new building of the Embassy of the State of Qatar

I am delighted to join you this evening on the occasion of the National Day of the State of Qatar, as well as the inauguration of the new Qatari Embassy in Nicosia.The National Day of Qatar, also known as Founder's Day, celebrates the rise of Sheikh Jassem as the father and founder of the State of Qatar and it is a pleasure to honour the history and identity of Qatar and to commemorate those who have worked and continue to work to make Qatar a great nation.Over the past years, political and...

13-12-2021 19:51

Photo Album - Minister of Foreign Affairs – Foreign Affairs Council of the EU

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Nikos Christodoulides at Foreign Affairs Council of the EU, Brussels.

13-12-2021 18:42

Announcement regarding the deliberations that the Foreign Minister will have tomorrow in Nicosia with his Egyptian counterpart

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, will have tomorrow, Tuesday (14/12), a tete-a-tete meeting followed by consultations with the participation of official delegations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicosia with his Egyptian counterpart, Mr. Sameh Shoukry, who will pay a working visit to Cyprus, in response to a relevant invitation.The consultations are expected to focus, inter alia, on the bilateral relations between Cyprus and Egypt and their further enhancem...

13-12-2021 17:35

Clarifications on the decisions of the Council of Ministers — 13 December 2021

A) As of 16 December 2021, vaccination against Covid-19 of children aged 5-11, with vaccinations being carried out at Maternity and Welfare Centres of the Ministry of Health in all Districts.The vaccine will be administered to children only after an appointment has been arranged. More information will be announced accordingly.B) From 15 December 2021 to 15 January 2022, vaccinated individuals declared as close contacts of a confirmed positive case shall be required to undergo rapid antige...

13-12-2021 15:26

Government employment by category: November 2021

In November 2021 total government employment increased by 214 persons (0,4%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2020 and reached 53.018 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 655 persons (-2,4%), from 26.916 to 26.261 persons. Casual staff increased by 1.003 persons (5,7%) and reached 18.461 persons compared to 17.458 persons in November 2020.Compared to November 2020 an increase is observed in Education staff (1,7%) and in Security Forces staff (1,0%) whereas a decrease is observed...

13-12-2021 14:31

Rapid antigen testing units – 14 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...

13-12-2021 13:46

Statement by the Minister of Health on the decisions of the Council of Ministers regarding the pandemic

I would like to convey to you the anguish and concern of the members of the Council of Ministers with regard to the difficult days we are experiencing. Not only in Cyprus, but across Europe, across the globe.The whole of humanity is in a constant “war” with a deadly virus that changes faces, mutates, adapts, spreads fast, and in some cases, strikes instantaneously and creates very serious long-term problems in vital organs.The Covid-19 disease became the cause of more than 5 million, 310 th...

13-12-2021 13:29

Photo Album - The Minister of Transport at an event to present the stamp “30-years of Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights”

The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos, addresses the event, during which the stamp “30-years of Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights” is presented, at the Office of the Commissioner for Administration.

13-12-2021 13:05

Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 13/12/2021

Following a decision of the Council of Ministers, on 18 February 2021, regarding the Action Plan for the gradual resumption of flights and the re-opening of airports, the Epidemiological Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Health has made a re-evaluation of the epidemiological situation in various countries as regards COVID-19.The categorization for the countries of the European Union and the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) as well as Switzerland, in the Green, Orange ...

13-12-2021 10:32

Photo Album - The President of the Republic receives the annual report of the Auditor General

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives the annual report of the Auditor General, Mr Odysseas Michaelides, at the Presidential Palace.

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