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19-04-2021 13:18
Price Index of Construction Materials: March 2021
Annual Change +4,38% The Price Index of Construction Materials for March 2021 reached 105,36 units (base year 2015=100), recording an increase of 0,71% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded an increase of 4,38%. By main commodity category, increases were recorded in metallic products (11,54%), products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (1,72%), minerals (1,38%), mineral products (0,98%) and electromechanical p...
19-04-2021 11:33
Photo Album - Bus delivery event for the Theoskepasti Special School in Pafos
The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos, attends an event during which a bus is delivered to meet the needs of the Theoskepasti Special School in Pafos.
19-04-2021 09:29
High concentrations of dust in the air
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 19 April 2021, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people, and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.Empl...
19-04-2021 09:26
Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 19/4/2021
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 ...
19-04-2021 09:22
Learn more about the Volunteer House in Lefkosia
The Office of the Commissioner for Volunteerism and Non-Governmental Organizations, in the framework of its policy for support of Non-Governmental Organizations, has proceeded with the establishment of the “Volunteer House”, in Lefkosia. The “Volunteer House”, in Lefkosia was created in a state-owned space, in the Industrial Area of Kokkinotrimithia and has been configured accordingly, so that it can host up to 30 Organizations.The “Volunteer House” can house and provide basic office equipme...
18-04-2021 14:54
Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 19 April 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...
18-04-2021 10:10
The implementation of the National Vaccination Plan continues – Appointments available for individuals aged 51-52
By April 17, a total of 210,576 vaccinations have been carried out (1st dose: 152,603 and 2nd dose: 57,973)16,000 appointments made available for individuals aged 51-52 from April 19, at 7:30 am, until April 20, at 8 pmThe aim is to vaccinate a sufficient percentage of the population and return to normality as soon as possibleFrom Monday, April 19, at 7:30 am, until Tuesday, April 20, at 8 pm, only individuals aged 51 and 52 will be able to schedule a vaccination appointment for COVID-19...
17-04-2021 20:00
Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 18 April 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...
16-04-2021 15:52
Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 17 April 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...
16-04-2021 15:39
Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, following the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Cyprus, Greece, Israel and the UAE
Ladies and gentlemen, My dear colleagues, Nicos, Gabi and Anwar, It is for me both a distinct pleasure and a great honor to welcome you to Cyprus, to my birth-city and hometown of Pafos. A special place to me, made even more special today hosting close friends.It is no exaggeration to say that your presence, our gathering in this stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea, is of symbolic importance. An extended meeting between like-minded countries of the wider region, following the histor...
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