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08-09-2021 11:47
Photo Album - Transport and Interior Ministers – Signing of the contract regarding the upgrading of Kapparis Avenue
The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos, the Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, and the Mayor of Paralimni, Mr Theodoros Pyrillis, at the ceremony for the signing of the contract regarding the upgrading of Kapparis Avenue in Paralimni, at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, in Lefkosia.
08-09-2021 11:07
Photo Album - Interior Minister – Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa
The Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, at a meeting with the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa, Theodoros II, at the Ministry of Interior.
07-09-2021 13:54
Rapid antigen testing units – 8 September 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, dated 30 July 2021, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 1st of August, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 and above must hold one of the following:Certificate of vaccination with at least one dose of the vaccine. A period of three weeks must have elapsed from the day of the administration.Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.Certi...
07-09-2021 12:46
Employment – National Accounts: 2nd Quarter 2021 (Provisional Estimate)
Total employment for the 2nd quarter of 2021 is estimated at 446.383 persons, of which 396.020 are employees and 50.363 are self-employed.Compared to the corresponding quarter of 2020, total employment increased by 1,2% for the 2nd quarter of 2021. The most significant percentage increases were observed in the economic activities of Accommodation and Food Service Activities (NACE I), Information and Communication (NACE J), Education (NACE P), Human Health and Social Work Activities (NACE Q)....
06-09-2021 18:09
Vaccination procedure with a 3rd dose for specific groups of the population
Despite the decision to proceed with the vaccination of specific population groups with the 3rd dose of the vaccine against COVID-19, the aim of the Vaccination Programme remains the primary vaccination of the entire population over the age of 12. The vaccination groups that will be given priority to receive the 3rd dose at this stage have been determined by the Council of Ministers and regard: i. Residents and employees in senior people’s homes ii. Individuals ov...
06-09-2021 16:04
EMA evaluating data on booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty
EMA has started evaluating an application for the use of a booster dose of Comirnaty to be given 6 months after the second dose in people aged 16 years and older. Booster doses are given to vaccinated people (i.e. people who have completed their primary vaccination) to restore protection after it has waned.EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) will carry out an accelerated assessment of data submitted by the company that markets Comirnaty, including results from an ongoing clinical trial in...
06-09-2021 14:03
Rapid antigen testing units – 7 September 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, dated 30 July 2021, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 1st of August, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 and above must hold one of the following:Certificate of vaccination with at least one dose of the vaccine. A period of three weeks must have elapsed from the day of the administration.Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.Certi...
06-09-2021 13:49
Announcement by the Cyprus Post regarding fraud through email
The Cyprus Post informs the public that messages that have been send through email for tax payment to Cyprus Post, are fake.The Cyprus Post has no involvement and urges the public to ignore these messages.A sample of the said messages may be seen here.(NG/ECH)
06-09-2021 13:10
Building Permits: June 2021
The Statistical Service announces that the number of building permits authorized by the municipal authorities and the district administration offices during June 2021 stood at 833. The total value of these permits reached €270,4 million and the total area 263,7 thousand square metres. These building permits provide for the construction of 998 dwelling units.During the period January – June 2021, 3.990 building permits were issued compared to 3.153 in the corresponding period of the previous ...
06-09-2021 12:29
Τhe new school year begins with mobile testing units in Secondary Education
As of Wednesday, 8 September when the new school year begins, mobile testing units for rapid antigen tests will visit secondary schools for students who wish to be tested. The aim is to facilitate students to receive a SafePass, but also to detect early positive cases in the student community, thus ensuring that schools operate as safely as possible with physical presence. The Ministry of Health, in consultation with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth, has prepared and send...
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