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13-10-2021 13:09

Census of Population and Housing 2021: Access of the Statistical Service to Demographic Data from the General Healthcare System Beneficiaries Register

In the framework of conducting the Census of Population 2021, the Statistical Service wishes to inform the public that, following the approval of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, it has been granted access by the Health Insurance Organisation to demographic data from the General Healthcare System beneficiaries register. This concerns information that will be used to facilitate contact with the households during the Census, and in no way relates to the medical records of the bene...

13-10-2021 10:41

Speech by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the 2nd International Conference on Climate Change in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East

It is an honour and a great pleasure to welcome you at the “2nd International Conference on Climate Change in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East: Challenges and Solutions.”The participation of so many government representatives, renowned policy makers and prominent international scientific experts from our region and beyond, is indicative not only of the gravity of the crisis we are facing, but also of our collective resolve to address its dire effects.In May 2018 the Cyprus Institut...

13-10-2021 08:03

Address by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at the 'Diplomat of the Year Awards 2021' event, yesterday

It is with truly great pleasure that I address tonight’s Diplomat of the Year Awards, organized for the third consecutive year by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry.The Awards - now a well-established annual event in the diplomatic calendar of Cyprus - celebrate the invaluable contribution made by Ambassadors and Diplomatic Missions accredited to Cyprus, to the enhancement of economic and business ties between our countries.Despite the unprecedented global challenges generated by t...

12-10-2021 16:01

The Ministry of Health proceeds with the administration of the 3rd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to persons 65 years of age and older

Following a decision of the Council of Ministers, vaccination with the 3rd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in Cyprus, for persons belonging to specific groups of the population, based on age criteria, but also on their vulnerability to the virus. The process of administering the 3rd dose has been completed in nursing homes, while the gradual vaccination of health professionals and individuals belonging to the vulnerable groups that have been determined continues. To date, the 3rd dose ...

12-10-2021 15:19

Rapid antigen testing units – 13 October 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...

12-10-2021 14:52

Photo Album - PoR – Representatives of medical and healthcare staff

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives representatives of the Pancyprian Union of State Doctors, Pancyprian Union of Nurses, the Pancyprian Union of Civil Servants-Doctors and the Pancyprian Union of Civil Servants-Nurses (members of PASYDY), at the Presidential Palace.

12-10-2021 14:26

Remarks by the Minister of Defence, Mr Charalambos Petrides, at the Meeting with representatives from Cypriot R&D companies and entities involved in EDA and EDIDP projects

Thank you all for being here today. It is really a great opportunity to be able to host the Chief Executive of the EDA and representatives of our emerging ecosystem of R&D companies and entities active in the domain of European capabilities and projects. We had the chance to meet recently at the workshop we organised with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce on the 21st of September.Jiri also had the opportunity to meet some of you and gain knowledge regarding the work you undertake in the con...

12-10-2021 11:30

Photo Album - PoR – Presentation by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, addresses the event for the presentation of the Long-term Strategy for Cyprus Shipping by the Deputy Ministry of Shipping, at the Presidential Palace.

12-10-2021 10:53

Certain postal services to Australia suspended

Cyprus Post announces that postal services for Australia will be suspended, except the Quickpost courier service.   ΕΧ/ΕΧΡ

12-10-2021 10:50

EMA receives application for marketing authorisation for ronapreve (casirivimab / imdevimab) for treatment and prevention of COVID-19

EMA has started evaluating an application for marketing authorisation for the monoclonal antibody combination ronapreve (casirivimab / imdevimab). The applicant is Roche Registration GmbH.Ronapreve, co-developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Roche Registration GmbH, is intended for the treatment of COVID-19 in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age who do not require supplemental oxygen therapy and who are at increased risk of progressing to severe COVID 19, and for the preventi...

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