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16-11-2021 12:06
Photo Album - PoR – “The Economist” conference
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, addresses “The Economist” conference, at Hilton hotel, Lefkosia.
16-11-2021 11:19
The procedure for administration of a booster dose for individuals aged 40 years and over starts as of tomorrow
The procedure for the administration of a booster dose for individuals aged 40 years and over starts as of tomorrow, November 17th, provided that a period of six months has elapsed since the completion of their vaccination scheme (namely the administration of a second dose in the case of Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines or Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine).The beneficiaries will be able to be served as of tomorrow at the walk-in vaccination centres operating in al...
16-11-2021 09:14
Applications for the management of Deryneia Post Office
Cyprus Post accepts applications of inhabitants of Deryneia village and the surrounding area to take over the delivery of mail, in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, with a remuneration of €1061,00, on a monthly basis. Interested people may contact Larnaka District Post Officer at tel. 24802450-24802500. Application deadline is 25th November 2021. ΕH/ΕCH
16-11-2021 08:48
High concentrations of dust in the air
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 16 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...
15-11-2021 16:32
Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 15/11/2021
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 ...
15-11-2021 13:28
Rapid antigen testing units – 16 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...
15-11-2021 11:44
Photo Album - The Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU, in Brussels.
15-11-2021 10:26
Council of Ministers: Administration of a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for the population aged 18 years and over
The Council of Ministers approved at today’s meeting the proposal of the Minister for Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, concerning the administration of a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to people aged 18 years and over, provided that six months have elapsed since the completion of their vaccination scheme (namely the administration of the 2nd dose of Pfizer/BioNTech, AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines or the administration of the single dose of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine).The decisi...
15-11-2021 09:11
High concentrations of dust in the air today
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, Monday, 15 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 ...
14-11-2021 15:00
Rapid antigen testing units – 15 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...
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