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05-07-2021 13:38
The President of the Republic received the UN SG’s Special Representative in Cyprus
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today, at the Presidential Palace, the UN SG’s Special Representative in Cyprus, Ms Elisabeth Spehar. After the meeting, Ms Spehar told reporters, among other things, that “it was very good to see Mr Anastasiades and his colleagues. We had a good and useful meeting.This is the regular meeting that I do before I go to the Security Council to present the reports of the Secretary-General.The Security Council will be on the 21st of...
05-07-2021 13:34
Registered Unemployed: June 2021
The unemployed persons, registered at the District Labour Offices on the last day of June 2021, reached 26.694 persons. Based on the seasonally adjusted data that show the trend of unemployment, the number of registered unemployed for June 2021 decreased to 29.457 persons in comparison to 31.801 in the previous month. (Table 1)In comparison with June 2020, a decrease of 4.464 persons or 14,3% was recorded, attributed mainly to the sector of accommodation and food service activities (a decrea...
05-07-2021 11:51
Epidemiological risk assessment of countries concerning COVID-19, dated 5/7/2021
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 ...
04-07-2021 14:30
Rapid antigen testing units – 5 July 2021
Aiming at the continuous surveillance of the community and the workplaces, the free programmes of rapid antigen testing of the general population and employees are in progress.For the smooth and safe operation of businesses that have been activated according to the Decrees, employers in businesses, as well as the Heads of Departments/Services in the public and wider public sector, are obliged to coordinate the rapid testing of the employees, so that the mandatory weekly rapid antigen testing...
03-07-2021 14:17
Clarifications on the decisions of the Council of Ministers - July 2, 2021
Pillar 1: Incentives to encourage and accelerate the vaccination planWithin the framework of efforts to speed up the vaccination program and to encourage citizens, especially of younger ages to proceed with the vaccination against COVID-19, the following incentives have been decided at this stage:1. Vacation allowance to those vaccinated from July 15 to August 31. The details of the vacation allowance plan will be announced by the competent Deputy Ministry of Tourism on Monday, July 5.2. A...
03-07-2021 14:08
Photo Album – PoR – Visit to Queen Elizabeth I aircraft carrier
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, visits the Queen Elizabeth I aircraft carrier of the United Kingdom, at Lemesos new port.
03-07-2021 12:58
Rapid antigen testing units – 4 July 2021
Aiming at the continuous surveillance of the community and the workplaces, the free programmes of rapid antigen testing of the general population and employees are in progress.For the smooth and safe operation of businesses that have been activated according to the Decrees, employers in businesses, as well as the Heads of Departments/Services in the public and wider public sector, are obliged to coordinate the rapid testing of the employees, so that the mandatory weekly rapid antigen testing...
02-07-2021 22:31
Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantelas, on the decisions of the Council of Ministers for the reinforcement of the vaccination coverage
During yesterday’s meeting, the Council of Ministers examined the epidemiological data and the evolution of the Vaccination Plan and made decisions aiming, among others, at the further promotion of the vaccination plan. Our aim remains to protect of Public Health and ensure the smooth functioning of the economy and society. We are mainly addressing our young people, who are the future of this country, and we invite them to reflect on the extent of their responsibility; to protect themselves f...
02-07-2021 19:41
Photo Album - The President of the Republic presides over a meeting of the Council of Ministers
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, presides over a meeting of the Council of Ministers.
02-07-2021 17:46
Rapid antigen testing units – 3 July 2021
Aiming at the continuous surveillance of the community and the workplaces, the free programmes of rapid antigen testing of the general population and employees are in progress.For the smooth and safe operation of businesses that have been activated according to the Decrees, employers in businesses, as well as the Heads of Departments/Services in the public and wider public sector, are obliged to coordinate the rapid testing of the employees, so that the mandatory weekly rapid antigen testing...
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