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15-12-2021 18:20

Photo Album - Health Minister – Ιnauguration of SupportCY House

The Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, addresses the inauguration of SupportCY House, at Eleftherias Square, in Lefkosia.

15-12-2021 15:34

Photo Album - Transport Minister – Announcement of the opening of the tender for the construction of Astromeritis-Evrychou highway

The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos, announces the opening of the tender for the construction of Astromeritis-Evrychou interurban highway, in the presence of the Presidents of the Community Councils of Solea area, at Galata Community Council, in Lefkosia.

15-12-2021 14:38

COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen: EMA recommendation on booster dose

EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has concluded that a booster dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen may be considered at least 2 months after the first dose in people aged 18 years and above.The recommendation follows data showing that a booster dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen given at least 2 months after the first dose in adults led to a rise in antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). The risk of thrombosis in combination with thrombocytopenia (TTS) or other very ...

15-12-2021 13:57

Rapid antigen testing units – 16 December 2021

Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 6 and above must hold one of the following:Certificate of full vaccination.Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.Certificate of a negative rapid antigen test, valid for 7 days, for individuals aged 6-11 years old.Certificate of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test, valid fo...

15-12-2021 10:13

EMA reviewing new data on effectiveness of Lagevrio (molnupiravir) for the treatment of COVID-19

Following EMA’s interim recommendations to support national authorities who may decide on early use of Lagevrio (molnupiravir) prior to marketing authorisation, the Agency will review more data from the main study of Lagevrio (MK-4482-002).The above recommendations issued by EMA in November 2021 in the context of an Article 5(3) review were based on an assessment of interim data from this study which were available at the time of the review. These data, based on 762 subjects, showed that Lag...

15-12-2021 09:38

Photo Album - Foreign Affairs Minister – Welcoming of Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, welcomes the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain, Mr. José Manuel Albares Bueno, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

15-12-2021 08:41

Announcement regarding the automated check of citizens from 18 December through the CovScan Cyprus application

In the framework of the Council of Ministers’ decision on the issue of the entry, from 15 December, of individuals, who have received a single dose of the vaccine with an additional negative laboratory PCR or Rapid test, to the following areas: closed and outdoor stadiums, theatres, cinemas, performance spaces, music dance centres, entertainment centres, catering establishments and social events (weddings, christenings), the Ministry of Health informs that from 15 to 17 December, these people...

14-12-2021 20:41

Photo Album - PoR – Reception hosted by the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in Cyprus

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, attends the reception hosted by the new Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General in Cyprus, Mr Colin Stewart.

14-12-2021 17:28

Address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the inauguration of the Photographic Exhibition marking the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the People’s Republic of China

It is with a great pleasure that we are here today inaugurating the photo exhibition on the 50th anniversary of establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the Peoples’ Republic of China.Despite the geographical distance, our two countries have forged strong ties of friendship based on shared principles and values. This is a relationship that has proven resilient through time and has kept evolving and growing, founded on our shared respect for International Law a...

14-12-2021 15:26

Employment in the Broad Public Sector: 3rd Quarter 2021

Total employment in the Broad Public Sector in the 3rd quarter of 2021 reached 69.757 persons. The employment in General Government was 64.141 and in the Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies 5.616 persons.In General Government, which consists of the Government, Non-Profit Organizations and Local Authorities, total employment reached 52.562, 7.298 and 4.281 persons respectively.The employment in the Broad Public Sector increased by 1.255 persons (1,8%) compared to the same quarter of 20...

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