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30-11-2021 14:20
Address by the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr. Yiannis Karousos, at the event: “Digging History - 50 Years of Archaeological Relations Between Cyprus And Italy”
Your Excellency,Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, It is with great pleasure that I am here today to address this event organised by the Italian Embassy in Cyprus in collaboration with the Department of Antiquities, marking the 50 years of archaeological relations between Cyprus and Italy. I would especially like to thank his Honourable the Ambassador of Italy, Mr. Andrea Cavallari, who took the initiative for this event and particularly for his assistance, support and cooperation throughout his t...
30-11-2021 14:07
Rapid antigen testing units – 1 December 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 18th of October, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 and above must hold one of the following:1. Certificate of full vaccination.2. Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.3. Certificate of a PCR negative test or a negative rapid antigen test result, valid for 72 hours.According to the Ministe...
30-11-2021 13:55
Index of Industrial Output Prices: October 2021
The Index of Industrial Output Prices for October 2021 reached 111,6 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 1,0% compared to September 2021. Compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, the index recorded an increase of 13,0%. For the period January-October 2021, the index showed an increase of 5,3% compared to the corresponding period of 2020. In October 2021 compared to September 2021, the index remained stable in the sector of electricity supply, while it showed a r...
30-11-2021 09:56
Photo Album - Interior Minister – Monitoring Committees of EU Home Affairs Funds
The Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, addresses the opening of the Monitoring Committees of the Home Affairs Funds (Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and Internal Security Fund), at the Ministry of Finance, Lefkosia.
30-11-2021 09:43
High concentrations of dust in the air
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 30 November 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.E...
29-11-2021 15:43
Industrial Production Index: September 2021
In September 2021, the Industrial Production Index reached 135,2 units (base 2015=100), recording a decrease of 1,3% compared to September 2020. For the period January – September 2021, the index recorded an increase of 7,9% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.The manufacturing sector registered an increase of 0,2% compared to September 2020. Increases were also observed in the sectors of water supply and materials recovery (+31,7%) and mining and quarrying (+7,0%). A ...
29-11-2021 15:01
Labour Force Survey (LFS): 3rd Quarter 2021
Unemployment 6,6%According to the results of the Labour Force Survey, the labour force in the 3rd quarter of 2021 amounted to 472.314 persons or 64,6% of the population (males 70,6%, females 59,0%) in comparison to 452.154 persons (62,9%) in the corresponding quarter of 2020 (Table 1).The number of employed persons was 440.959 and the employment rate 60,3% (males 66,3%, females 54,8%) in comparison to 414.920 persons (57,7%) in the corresponding quarter of 2020.The number of unemployed per...
29-11-2021 14:11
Rapid antigen testing units – 30 November 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 18th of October, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 and above must hold one of the following:1. Certificate of full vaccination.2. Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.3. Certificate of a PCR negative test or a negative rapid antigen test result, valid for 72 hours.According to the Ministe...
29-11-2021 13:44
Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 29/11/2021
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 ...
29-11-2021 12:25
Administration of the booster/3rd dose of the vaccine against COVID-19 for individuals aged 30 and over
Following a decision of the Council of Ministers on 15 November to shield the adult population through the administration of the booster/3rd dose, the Ministry of Health informs that as of Tuesday, 30 November 2021, vaccination with the booster/3rd dose starts for individuals aged 30 years and over, provided that a period of six months has elapsed since the completion of the vaccination scheme (administration of the 2nd dose in the case of Pfiser/BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines or ...
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