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08-11-2021 15:26
Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 08/11/2021
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 ...
08-11-2021 14:11
Rapid antigen testing units – 9 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...
08-11-2021 12:12
Applications for the management of Ιlioupolis - Kallithea (Dali municipality) Postal Agency
The Cyprus Post accepts applications from citizens of Dali municipality and the nearby area, who are interested in taking over the local postal agency, as well as the delivery of mail, in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, with a remuneration of €800,00 on a monthly basis.Application deadline is on the 24th November 2021.Those interested may contact may contact Lefkosia District Post Officer at tel. 22805800 and 22805899.(NG/ECHR)
08-11-2021 10:00
Online workshop organized by the European Language Resource Coordination, the PIO and the University of Cyprus
The European Language Resource Coordination together with the Press and Information Office and the Department of French and European Studies of the University of Cyprus are bringing together experts from the Cyprus Research, Industry and Public Administration to discuss how technologies for the Greek language can reshape our digital interactions. The event is taking place on 1st of December 2021 online.In 2014, the European Commission launched the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to support ...
07-11-2021 15:54
Rapid antigen testing units – 8 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...
06-11-2021 15:58
Rapid antigen testing units – 7 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...
05-11-2021 22:25
Statement by the Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary General and question on the appointment of Mr Colin Stewart, UNFICYP, during today’s UN press briefing
“The Secretary-General has appointed Colin Stewart of Canada to the position of Special Representative and Head of the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. He will also perform the role of Deputy to the Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Cyprus. Mr. Stewart succeeds Elizabeth Spehar of Canada to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for her strong leadership and dedication over the course of her tenure. Mr. Stewart, who most recently served as Special Representative of the Secretary-Gene...
05-11-2021 19:11
Announcement by the United Nations on 4th November 2021 regarding the appointment of Mr Colin Stewart - UNFICYP
Mr. Colin Stewart of Canada - Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in CyprusUnited Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today (4.11.21) announced the appointment of Colin Stewart of Canada as his new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). Mr. Stewart will also perform the role of Deputy to the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus. He succeeds Elizabeth Spehar of Canada to whom the Sec...
05-11-2021 14:31
Rapid antigen testing units – 6 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...
05-11-2021 14:00
Pope Francis will pay a visit to Cyprus
Pope Francis will pay a visit to Cyprus between 2 and 4 December 2021, on the invitation of the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, and the Archbishop of Cyprus Chrysostomos II.During his stay on the island the Pope will hold a meeting with President Anastasiades, at the Presidential Palace.Details of the visit will be announced in due course.(RM/MG/SCH)
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