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16-02-2021 13:09

National Vaccination Plan for COVID-19: 9.096 appointments for persons aged 74 and over

On the basis of the plans of the Ministry of Health and having prioritized the protection through vaccination of groups with increased risk of serious illness and needing hospital care, vaccination of the elderly has been prioritized.To achieve the planning, from tomorrow, February 17th, at 9 am, 9,096 appointments will be made available through the Vaccination Gate for persons aged 74 and over for the Vaccination Centres operating in all districts.To avoid discomfort and overcrowding at th...

16-02-2021 11:15

Over 402,000 rapid tests in the 1st half of February – Continuous surveillance of the epidemiological picture is the main aim

Over 402,000 rapid antigen tests were performed in the period from 1 to 14 February, within the framework of the screening programmes of the general population and employees, carried out by the Ministry of Health. The main aim of the programmes is the continuous epidemiological surveillance of the country in real time and the timely intervention in case the epidemiological indicators aggravate. More specifically, the weekly screening program of employees aims to ensure the safety in the work...

16-02-2021 11:09

Photo Album - Labour Minister's press conference to present the results of the study “Gender discrimination in Employment in Cyprus”

The Minister of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance, Ms Zeta Emilianidou, at a press conference on the presentation of the results of the study “Gender discrimination in Employment in Cyprus”, at the Ministry of Finance.

16-02-2021 09:16

Postal services for Poland and Portugal resume

The Cyprus Post informs the public that the traditional postal services (regular mail, registered, insured mail, parcels, EPG parcels, EMS /Datapost if applicable etc) will resume today, Tuesday, February 16th, 2021, for the following destinations:PolandPortugalEH/II

15-02-2021 17:46

Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 16 February 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...

15-02-2021 14:21

Photo Album - The Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Ambassador of Poland sign a Declaration of Intent by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Cyprus, Ms Irena Lichnerowicz-Augustyn, sign a Declaration of Intent by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the two countries for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cyprus and Poland., at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

15-02-2021 13:56

Suspension of traditional postal dispatches due to bad weather conditions in Europe

The Cyprus Post informs the public that due to bad weather conditions in Europe, traditional postal dispatches to France, Germany and Italy have been temporarily suspended, as of today until 21/02/2021. (IK/ECHR)

14-02-2021 20:12

The President of the Republic met with the Prime Minister of Israel

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, met this afternoon, with the Prime Minister of Israel, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu, in Jerusalem.Following their tete-a-tete meeting, the President and the Prime Minister made remarks to the Media.In his remarks, Prime Minister Netanyahu said, among other things, that «Nicos, a great friend of Israel and a great personal friend of mine, I welcome you and your delegation once again to Jerusalem. Since you were first elected President in 2013 we...

14-02-2021 17:04

Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 15 February 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...

14-02-2021 16:17

The Foreign Minister met with the Foreign Minister of Israel

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, met today, in Jerusalem, with the Foreign Minister of Israel, Mr Gabi Ashkenazi, on the sidelines of the working visit of the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, to Israel.At the beginning of their meeting, Mr Ashkenazi, in his remarks to the Media, said, among other things, that «this is my forth meeting with my colleague and friend and I think it reflets the relationship between us.Last October Israel and Cyprus cele...

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