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21-05-2021 14:40
EMA issues advice on use of sotrovimab (VIR-7831) for treating COVID-19
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has completed its review on the use of the monoclonal antibody sotrovimab (also known as VIR-7831 and GSK4182136) to treat patients with COVID-19. This review was undertaken to provide a harmonised scientific opinion at EU level to support national decision-making on the possible use of the antibody prior to marketing authorisation.The Agency concluded that sotrovimab can be used to treat confirmed COVID-19 in adults and adolescents (aged 12 years and a...
21-05-2021 12:27
Intra & Extra EU Trade Statistics (by commodity and country), January – February 2021
The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces that it has published the monthly electronic publication “Intra & Extra EU Trade Statistics (by commodity and country)” for January – February 2021. It includes detailed quantity and value data on imports and exports of domestically produced goods and foreign goods, classified at the 6 digits commodity code level and by partner country.The main developments in the foreign trade of Cyprus were:(a) Total imports of goods (from EU Member States...
21-05-2021 11:27
Photo Album - Press conference by the Labour Minister to present the Action Plan of the Republic “Cyprus – Tomorrow”
The Minister of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance, Ms Zeta Emilianidou, at a press conference to present the Action Plan of the Republic “Cyprus – Tomorrow”, for the sectors of labour market, employees’ rights protection and social welfare and inclusion, as included in the Policy 5 of the Recovery and Resilience Plan, at the Ministry of Finance.
21-05-2021 10:24
The Department of Antiquities lights up monuments and the Cyprus Museum for the Huntington disease - LIGHT IT UP 4 HD
The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces that it will participate once more in the Huntington Disease Awareness Month, by lighting blue and purple, tonight, Friday the 21st of May 2021, the Castles of Pafos and Larnaka, as well as the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia.As in the previous years, the primary objective of the Department of Antiquities is to raise social awareness concerning this disease, as well as to highlight the need for solidarity towa...
20-05-2021 15:59
** UPDATED ** Rapid antigen testing units – 21 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...
20-05-2021 13:44
Turnover Value Index of Transport and Storage: 1st quarter 2021
Annual Change -27,9%The Turnover Value Index of Transport and Storage for the first quarter of 2021 reached 68,6 units (base year 2015=100), recording a decrease of 27,9% compared to the corresponding quarter of 2020.By economic activity, decreases relative to the first quarter of the previous year were observed in air transport by 86,3%, in land transport by 27,2%, in warehousing and support activities for transportation by 26,9% and in water transport by 26,0%, while an increase of 10,0% ...
20-05-2021 13:37
Remarks by the Government Spokesman on the resolution of the European Parliament with regard to the EU Progress Report on Turkey
The fact that the European Parliament recognises that any candidate country for accession or a country that seeks to upgrade its relations with the European Union must behave within the framework of international law, the European principles and values, and the European Treaties, affirms the steady position expressed by the Republic of Cyprus, the Government Spokesman, Mr Kyriacos J. Koushos, said today.In his remarks to the Media, at the Presidential Palace, Mr Koushos said that “the Cyprio...
20-05-2021 13:32
Sinopharm vaccine (BBIBP COVID-19) in the category of vaccines accepted by the Republic of Cyprus
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces that, following yesterday’s decision of the Council of Ministers, as of Friday, 21 May 2021, in addition to the already reported accepted vaccination certificates, the vaccination certificate of a holder who has been vaccinated with the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine (BBIBP COVID-19), will also be accepted.Specifically, all persons, regardless of nationality, who have been vaccinated and hold a valid vaccination certificate from:- the...
20-05-2021 13:04
Photo Album - The President of the Republic receives the Defence Minister of Greece
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives the Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic, Mr Nikos Panagiotopoulos, at the Presidential Palace.
20-05-2021 12:55
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Cyprus Shipping Chamber’s Annual General Meeting
It is with distinct honour that I address the 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber.At the outset, I wish to extend my deep appreciation to the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, the Board of Directors and its distinguished Members, for your invaluable support in our efforts to establish Cyprus as a modern and competitive hub in the shipping industry.Despite the outbreak of Covid-19, the Shipping Industry showed tremendous resilience and supported immensely the Cypriot economy in...
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