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25-11-2021 11:46

Photo Album - Transport Minister – Press conference on the presentation of Electric Vehicles Subsidy Scheme and High Carbon Emissions Vehicle Withdrawal Scheme

The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos, holds a press conference on the presentation of the Scheme for the Purchase of Electric Vehicles and the Scheme of Withdrawal of High Carbon Emissions Vehicles and the Granting of Incentives for Alternative, Low Emissions Ways of Transportation, at the Presidential Palace.

25-11-2021 11:15

Address by the Minister of Finance, Mr Constantinos Petrides, at the Cyprus Internal Audit Forum 2021

I am honoured to be with you today, at the 5th Cyprus Annual Internal Audit Forum. The Forum has established itself as the premier annual event for Internal Audit professionals in our country.The role of internal audit in today’s business world is very important. Internal audit has evolved from an administrative procedure with a focus on compliance, to an important element of good governance. It is in fact considered by many to be one of the key pillars of good governance. Over the years, a...

24-11-2021 20:45

Photo Album - Presidential Commissioner – Deputy Minister of National Defence of Greece

The Presidential Commissioner, Mr Photis Photiou, at a meeting with the Deputy Minister of National Defence of Greece, Mr Nikos Chardali, Presidential Palace.

24-11-2021 14:53

Rapid antigen testing units – 25 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...

24-11-2021 14:15

Photo Album - PoR – Banquet for Parliamentary Party leaders

Τhe President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, hosts a banquet for the leaders of the Parliamentary Parties, at the Presidential Palace.

24-11-2021 14:15

Handing over of 38 Antiquities to the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Washington, USA

The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces that on the 11th November 2021, 38 antiquities belonging to various prehistoric and historic periods, were handed over to the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Washington, USA, by Ms Katherine Grayson Wilkins. Ms Wilkins voluntarily offered to return the antiquities to Cyprus. The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus in Washington, Mr Marios Lysiotis, warmly thanked Ms Grayson Wilkins for kindly...

24-11-2021 13:58

Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, on the decisions of the Council of Ministers on measures to contain the pandemic

From the very first moment the pandemic “knocked on our door”, the Government stood by the citizens, made difficult and severe decisions, always aiming at the protection of public health and the prevention of the spread of the virus.There is an outbreak of the virus an increase in daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths in all countries, which is also noticed in our country.According to official EU data, the higher a country’s vaccination rate is, the lower the mortality rate. Cyprus holds...

24-11-2021 12:58

Photo Album - PoR – Bestowal of the medal of altruism and self-sacrifice to the deceased Captain Charalambos Charalambous

Τhe President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, addresses the event for the bestowal of the medal of altruism and self-sacrifice to the deceased Captain Charalambos Charalambous, at the Presidential Palace.

24-11-2021 09:43

Pope Francis’ visit to Cyprus, a historic event

Pope Francis’ visit to Cyprus constitutes a historic event. The visit will take place from 2 to 4 December. This is the second time that a Primate of the Roman Catholic Church will be visiting Cyprus.The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, is expected to brief Pope Francis on the latest developments in the Cyprus issue, Turkey’s recent provocations both on land and at sea and the ongoing efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem.The efforts made and the initiatives taken by the UN...

24-11-2021 09:04

Certain postal services to Australia suspended

Cyprus Post announces that postal services for Australia will be suspended, except the Quickpost courier service. EH/SCH

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