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11-05-2021 11:39
Announcement by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy regarding the Covid-19 Vaccination Portal
The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy informs citizens that today, Tuesday, 11 May 2021, the Covid-19 Vaccination Portal opened at 7:30 a.m. for individuals aged 27-28.By 11:00 a.m. over 7,000 appointments have been arranged, while the appointment arrangement process will continue until 20:00.It is noted that today until 9:00 a.m., technical issues that affected speed in citizen service were observed, however, afterwards the Portal and the arrangement of appointment...
10-05-2021 19:50
Photo Album - Minister of Foreign Affairs - Foreign Affairs Council of the EU
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides at the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU at Βrussels.
10-05-2021 18:28
Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 11 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 testing of the person...
10-05-2021 14:55
The appointment process for the 20-29 age group proceeds at a faster pace – Vaccination coverage by District
With the aim to vaccinate 65% of the population with at least the 1st dose of by the end of June, the Ministry of Health is speeding up the process of appointment availability for the 20-29 age group. Already in Cyprus, 36.5 % of the population has been vaccinated with the 1st dose, a percentage which is higher than the EU average (31.3 %).Schedule of appointments on 11 and 12 May Continuing the process of the arrangement of appointments, the Vaccination Portal will open in the coming days ...
10-05-2021 13:33
Foreign Trade Statistics, February 2021 (final data) and March 2021 (provisional data)
The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces the release of final data on the foreign trade of Cyprus for February 2021 and of provisional data for March 2021.FOREIGNTRADESTATISTICS, FEBRUARY 2021The main developments in the foreign trade of Cyprus in February 2021 were:(a) Total imports of goods (from EU Member States and from third countries) amounted to €738,4 mn in February 2021 as compared to €752,7 mn in February 2020, recording a decrease of 1,9%.(b) Exports of d...
10-05-2021 12:31
Reminder as to the places where a ‟SafePassˮ is required
Following questions by citizens regarding the places where the presentation of a SafePass is required, it is reminded that persons aged 12 and over must have one, and present it in case of a check by authorized SafePass Officers, in the following premises / businesses:Catering establishments (Restaurants, cafes, bars, snack bars, etc.)Places of religious worshipOutdoor and in-door theatres, cinemas and performing arts or spectacle hallsShopping centres and department storesSocial events...
10-05-2021 12:01
Increased number of citizens in specific rapid antigen testing units
The Ministry of Health informs that there is currently a large number of citizens in the following rapid antigen testing units, and consequently, the waiting time to be served is over 45 minutes: Lefkosia:- State Fair, Engomi (in front of the East Entrance)- Panagia Evaggelistria Church, Palouriotissa- Agios Georgios Church, Latsia- Agios Charalambos Church, GeriLarnaka:- Larnaka Municipal TheatreLemesos:- “Grigoris Afxentiou” Square, LemesosPafos:...
10-05-2021 11:59
Covid-19 Vaccination Portal operates smoothly
The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy informs citizens that today, Monday, 10 May 2021, the Covid-19 Vaccination Portal has been operating smoothly, serving the ages 29-30. Of the 12,598 available appointments, approximately 8,400 were booked by 9:30 a.m., while the appointment arrangement process continues without disruptions.It is pointed out that during the weekend, 8-9 May 2021, the Portal operated with no problems, serving all interested citizens.EK
10-05-2021 10:06
Updated list of countries where traditional postal services are offered
The Cyprus Post announces that there has been an updated list of countries, in which the traditional postal services (regular mail, registered, insured mail, parcels, EPG parcels, EMS /Datapost if applicable etc.) are offered.Therefore, items of the above services are sent to the following destinations:1 Australia2 Austria3 Bahrain4 Belgium5 Brazil (only EMS/Datapost)6 Bulgaria7 Canada8 China9Croatia10 Czech...
10-05-2021 09:47
Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 10/05/2021
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 ...
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