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29-05-2021 20:20
Rapid antigen testing units – 30 May 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...
29-05-2021 13:20
Photo Album - The President of the Republic at the funeral of Nicos Rolandis
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, delivers a eulogy at the funeral of Nicos Rolandis, at Tis tou Theou Sophias Church.
29-05-2021 12:16
Getting closer to the target for vaccination of 65% of the population with at least the first dose – Information on vaccination scheduling
The protection of the population through vaccinations continues at a rapid pace, building the wall of immunity. The positive response of citizens to vaccination allows for the gradual implementation of the strategy for the resumption of social activity, restarting the economy and lifting restrictive measures. Our country is getting closer to achieving the goal of vaccination, at least with the first dose, of 65% of the adult population by the end of June. It is characteristic that among the c...
28-05-2021 20:56
First COVID-19 vaccine approved for children aged 12 to 15 in EU
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has recommended granting an extension of indication for the COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty to include use in children aged 12 to 15. The vaccine is already approved for use in adults and adolescents aged 16 and above.Comirnaty is a vaccine for preventing COVID-19. It contains a molecule called messenger RNA (mRNA) with instructions for producing a protein, known as the spike protein, naturally present in SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The vacci...
28-05-2021 15:54
Rapid antigen testing units – 29 May 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...
28-05-2021 14:39
The exhibition “PAST-FORWARD: STAVROS ECONOMOU UNARCHIVED” opens at the State Gallery of Contemporary Art – SPEL
Past-forward: Stavros Economou Unarchived is the first retrospective exhibition of the work of Stavros Economou (1917-2004), one of the most significant representatives of Modern Architecture in Cyprus.Setting the architect’s archive in motion, the exhibition brings to the forefront his multidimensional practice during a period of intense transformation on a spatial, socio-political and economic level, spanning from the last years of British rule until the first decades after the declaration...
28-05-2021 13:26
Industrial Production Index: March 2021
In March 2021, the Industrial Production Index reached 120,3 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 8,3% compared to March 2020. For the period January – March 2021, the index recorded a decrease of 2,5% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.The manufacturing sector registered an increase of 9,2% compared to March 2020. Rises were also observed in the sectors of mining and quarrying (+48,2%), electricity supply (+2,7%) and water supply and materials recovery (+1...
28-05-2021 13:24
Address by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth, Mr Prodromos Prodromou, at the official opening ceremony of the American University of Cyprus, yesterday
It is with great pleasure that I address today the official opening ceremony of the American University of Cyprus. The establishment of new Universities with high expectations in the provision of quality Higher Education and commitment to excellence is another important step towards the fulfillment of the government’s strategic goal to make our country a regional and international Higher Education and Research Center. In a Press Conference this morning, I had the opportunity to stress the im...
28-05-2021 12:00
Photo Album - The Chief Returning Officer holds a press conference on issues concerning the process of the Parliamentary Elections
The Chief Returning Officer, Dr Costas Constantinou, holds a press conference on issues concerning the process of the Parliamentary Elections, at the Press and Information Office,.
28-05-2021 11:26
Photo Album - Delivery of ballot boxes
The Returning Officer of Lefkosia Constituency, Mr Andreas Hadjipakkos, delivers the ballot boxes for the 2021 Parliamentary Elections, to the Lefkosia Polling Stations’ Presiding Officers, at National Martyr Kyprianos Lyceum.
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