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26-11-2021 14:45
Rapid antigen testing units – 27 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...
26-11-2021 13:36
Speech by the Minister of Defence, Mr Charalambos Petrides, at the dinner for the participants of the conference "The Future of European Defence and Security"
It is my great honour and pleasure to welcome you to this conference, co-organised by the Ministry of Foreign affairs, the Ministry of Defence, the Cyprus Office of the European Parliament, the European Security and Defence College and the European Citizens Association. As you know, “The Future of European Security and Defence” is taking place in the context of the Conference on the Future of Europe. As such, it aims to help ensure that EU citizens are better able to participate in the proces...
26-11-2021 13:27
Clarifications by the Ministry of Health on the new measures to contain the pandemic
The Ministry of Health would like to clarify that:1) As of 29 November, the age limit for wearing a mask is reduced to 6 years, in all areas where the protective mask is required.• The decision also includes primary schools, excluding children aged 6 who attend pre-primary schools. Outside school, children should wear a mask in all places where a protective mask is mandatory under the decrees.• Persons with a loss of consciousness or unable to remove their mask without help due to severe m...
26-11-2021 13:00
Address by the President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, at the event held on the “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!” initiative
I welcome you to the House of Representatives and thank you warmly for accepting the invitation for this event, which is taking place for a cause of utmost significance in today’s society. The UN Secretary General’s campaign “UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women” is a commendable initiative for the support of women’s rights and the goal of eradication of gender-based violence. The campaign marks the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, running from the 25th of November to...
26-11-2021 11:33
Announcement by the Cyprus Post regarding fraud through emails
The Cyprus Post informs the public that messages that have been send through emails for tax payment to Cyprus Post, are fake.The Cyprus Post has no involvement and urges the public to ignore these messages.(MV/ECHR)
26-11-2021 09:27
New publications by the Office of the Law Commissioner
The Office of the Law Commissioner has recently published the following editions: Ο περί Συσκευών Αερολυμάτων (Αεροζόλ) Νόμος του 2014 – (Ενοποίηση στην Ελληνική) – ΓΕΝ – Ν.39The Protection of Health (Control of Smoking) Law, 2017 – (English translation) – ΓΕΝ(Α) – L.161(NG/SCH)
25-11-2021 19:19
Photo Album – Illumination of the Presidential Palace
The Presidential Palace is illuminated in orange, within the framework of the international campaign 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, under this year's global theme “Orange the World: End violence against women now!” (November 25 – December 10).
25-11-2021 15:14
Rapid antigen testing units – 26 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...
25-11-2021 14:04
Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry announces a tender for a subsidized ferry link between Cyprus and Greece
The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) announces the launch of a tender (Tender No. SDM 14/2021) to establish a maritime passenger link between Cyprus and Greece, subsidised by State funds in accordance with the European Union rules.The Shipping Deputy Ministry will explain the main provisions of the tender on the following dates:29th November 2021 at 12:00 local time, in Limassol, Cyprus. A summary of the main provisions of the tender will be presented in Greek language followed by a d...
25-11-2021 11:55
Photo Album - PoR – 13th ASEM Summit
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, participates via teleconference in the 13th ASEM Summit hosted in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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