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16-07-2021 09:49
SafePass required to enter Fisheries Department offices
The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFMR) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment informs the public that due to the aggravated epidemiological picture observed recently, and in order to ensure the health of both employees and those present at the DFMR offices, entry will be allowed only to persons who will present an updated SafePass, as follows:1. Molecular or Rapid antigen test for COVID-19, with the sampling having taken place within 72 hours, or2....
15-07-2021 19:09
Speech by the Minister of Finance, Mr Constantinos Petrides, at the High Level Political Forum of the UN
It is an honour to be here today at the virtual High-Level Political Forum to present Cyprus’ second Voluntary National Review.Today, as we pave towards the second year of an unprecedented new reality, it becomes increasingly urgent to embrace the opportunities that have arisen. The pandemic showcased the common destiny of humanity on the planet and the common challenges. And we must act upon this premise, for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals to transform our World.Cy...
15-07-2021 17:50
Rapid antigen testing units – 16 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...
15-07-2021 14:31
Address by the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr. Yiannis Karousos, on the Workshop “Virtual and Smart Cultural Tourism”
It is with great pleasure that I take part in this Virtual and Smart Cultural Tourism workshop organized by the UNESCO chair on Digital Cultural Heritage of the Cyprus University of Technology, on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos. Our Ministry is the predominant authority within the Republic of Cyprus for the adoption and accomplishment of developmental strategies in Cyprus; in order to achieve our goals and objectives, we collaborate with oth...
15-07-2021 13:50
Photo Album - PoR – Memorial service for the Resistance fighters and fallen during the Turkish invasion
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the memorial service for the Resistance fighters and fallen during the Turkish invasion, at the Presidential Palace Park.
15-07-2021 12:58
Research and development activity in Cyprus in 2019
On the basis of the results of the survey carried out by the Statistical Service for the collection of data on scientific research and experimental development, total R & D expenditure in Cyprus in 2019 is estimated at €164,4 million which corresponds to 0,74% of the Gross Domestic Product, compared to €133,1 million or 0,62% of the GDP in 2018.FIGURE 1: R & D EXPENDITURE IN EUROPE AS % OF GDP, 2019Despite the substantial increase of 23,5% observed in R&D expenditure in 2019 r...
15-07-2021 09:56
Photo Album - PoR – Memorial service for the fallen during the 1974 Coup d’état
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the memorial service for the fallen during the 1974 Coup d’ état, at Agion Constantinou and Elenis Church, Lefkosia, Cyprus.
14-07-2021 15:30
Photo Album - President of the Republic – National Council
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, presides over a meeting of the National Council, to discuss the developments on the Cyprus problem and the Turkish illegal actions and threats, particularly as regards Varosha.
14-07-2021 15:10
Rapid antigen testing units – 15 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...
14-07-2021 15:10
Results of the Construction and Land Development Survey 2019
According to the results of the Construction and Land Development Survey, the main aggregates of the construction sector in 2019 registered a positive growth rate compared to 2018.In particular, production value in the broad construction sector increased in 2019 by 20,2% to €4.302,2 million compared to €3.578,0 million in 2018. Value added at current prices increased by 21,7% to €1.165,6 million in 2019 compared to €958,1 million in 2018.New construction in 2019 reached €2.468,1 million, re...
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