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22-07-2021 11:50
Photo Album - PoR – Eurogroup President
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives the President of the Eurogroup, Mr Paschal Donohoe, at the Presidential Palace.
22-07-2021 08:58
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Varosha, Cyprus
The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the announcements made on 20 July by the Turkish Cypriots and Turkey regarding a further opening of the fenced-off town of Varosha. The Secretary-General has repeatedly called on all parties to refrain from unilateral actions that provoke tensions and may compromise the ongoing efforts to seek common ground between the parties towards a lasting settlement of the Cyprus issue.The position of the United Nations on Varosha remains unchanged and is...
21-07-2021 16:00
Statement by the National Council
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, presided today at a meeting of the National Council at the Presidential Palace.Following the meeting, the Government Spokesman, Mr Marios Pelekanos, read the following statement by the National Council:“At its meeting today the National Council discussed the developments with regard to the fenced area of Famagusta, in view also of yesterday's unacceptable and illegal announcements by the Turkish side about changing the status of a sectio...
21-07-2021 15:02
Rapid antigen testing units – 22 July 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, dated 2 and 7 July 2021, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 9th July, 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...
21-07-2021 14:30
Issuance of the EU Digital COVID Certificate for individuals who have been vaccinated or have tested positive for the virus in countries outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland
The Ministry of Health informs the public that the Council of Ministers has approved the issuance of the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) for Cypriots and/or legal residents of the Republic, who:1. have been vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), or with the Sputnik V, Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines, in countries other than the member states of the European Union, the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) or Switzerland.2. hold a ...
21-07-2021 12:50
Intra & Extra EU Trade Statistics (by commodity and country), January – April 2021
The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces that it has published the monthly electronic publication “Intra & Extra EU Trade Statistics (by commodity and country)” for January - April 2021. It includes detailed quantity and value data on imports and exports of domestically produced goods and foreign goods, classified at the 6 digits commodity code level and by partner country.The main developments in the foreign trade of Cyprus were:(a) Total imports of goods (from EU Member State...
20-07-2021 19:58
Address by the Presidential Commissioner Mr. Photis Photiou on the 36th Annual Cyprus and Hellenic Leadership Conference
Strengthening US-Cyprus Relations in the face of Turkish IntransigenceThe 47th dark Anniversary of Turkey’s illegal invasion and continued occupation It is a distinct honor to be here, online with you, at the 36th Annual Cyprus and Hellenic Leadership Conference.Let me first commend PSEKA and the organizers (Philip, Andy and Mike) and all contributors for this brilliant initiative and thank them for the opportunity to participate.Forty-seven years ago, this day, Turkey invaded Cyprus, vio...
20-07-2021 17:06
Administration of the 2nd dose of the vaccine in Cyprus to individuals who have been vaccinated with the 1st dose abroad
Committed to the target of achieving vaccination coverage against COVID-19 of as large a percentage of the population as possible and aiming to facilitate the vaccination in Cyprus with the 2nd dose of citizens who have received the 1st dose abroad, the Ministry of Health initially informs that beneficiaries are only persons who fall into the following categories:Cypriot citizens, orPermanent residents of the Republic, orCitizens registered with the GHS.Requests for appointments for the...
20-07-2021 14:08
Rapid antigen testing units – 21 July 2021
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, dated 2 and 7 July 2021, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 9th July, 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...
20-07-2021 09:37
Photo Album - PoR – Memorial service for the fallen during the Turkish invasion
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the memorial service for the fallen during the Turkish invasion, at Makedonitissa Tomb, in Lefkosia.
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