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17-11-2021 12:20
Photo Album - House President – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic
The President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, receives the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, Mr Andreas Katsaniotis, at the House of Representatives.
17-11-2021 10:50
***UPDATED*** Walk-in vaccination centre to operate at Europe Square in Larnaka
As part of the efforts of the Ministry of Health to increase the vaccination coverage of the population against COVID-19, and in particular to increase booster dose vaccinations, a walk-in vaccination center will operate at Europe Square, in Larnaka (Foinikoudes), on Saturday 20 November 2021, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.In this context, and following consultation between the Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, and the Mayor of Larnaka, Mr Andreas Vyras, officials of the Ministry of Healt...
17-11-2021 10:42
SafePass possession checks via the CovScan application will be mandatory as of 22 November
Following a decision of the Council of Ministers to carry out SafePass possession checks via the CovScan Cyprus application, the Ministry of Health reminds that the use of the application becomes mandatory from Monday, 22 November, onwards.The application quickly and safely certifies the validity of the European Digital Certificate (EUDCC) for SafePass purposes. Therefore, citizens should issue the European Digital Certificate by 22 November, via the website https://www.eudcc.gov.cy/. The EU...
17-11-2021 08:55
High concentrations of dust in the air
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 17 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...
17-11-2021 08:08
The Department of Antiquities takes part in the World Prematurity Day – 17 November 2021
The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces that it will again take part in the purple lighting promoted by the “Miracle Babies” Association on World Prematurity Day, on Wednesday 17 November 2021. This year, the Department of Antiquities will light purple the Cyprus Museum in Lefkosia and the Medieval Castles of Larnaka and Pafos.Through the purple lighting the Department of Antiquities wishes to highlight the strong link between our cultu...
16-11-2021 15:50
Photo Album - House President – Presentation of Report
The President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, holds a press conference to present the Report on the Fifth and Extraordinary Session of 11th Parliamentary Term (2020-2021), at the Filoxenia Conference Centre, in Lefkosia.
16-11-2021 14:27
Road Freight Transport: 2nd Quarter 2021
Freight transport in Cyprus -2,4% and from and to Cyprus +1,6% The Statistical Service announces the release of the latest figures for road freight transport for the second quarter of 2021. During the period April-June 2021, the total weight of goods transported by road in Cyprus decreased by 2,4% compared to the corresponding period of 2020, while the weight of freight transported from and to Cyprus increased by 1,6%.During the period January-June 2021, the total weight of goods transport...
16-11-2021 13:56
Rapid antigen testing units – 17 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...
16-11-2021 12:49
Photo Album - Foreign Affairs Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, welcomes the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, Mr Nikos Dendias, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
16-11-2021 12:31
Photo Album - Finance Minister – Managing Director of the European Stability Mechanism
The Minister of Finance, Mr Constantinos Petrides, at a meeting with the Managing Director of the European Stability Mechanism, Mr Klaus Regling, at the Ministry of Finance, Lefkosia.
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