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15-10-2021 11:32

Council of Ministers: The age limit for the administration of the booster/3rd dose is reduced to 60 and new vulnerable groups are added

The Council of Ministers approved today the recommendation of the Health Minister, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, regarding the new population groups, which will be given priority for vaccination with the booster/3rd dose of the vaccine against COVID-19. This effort aims to shield the groups of population whose immune response decreases after a specific period of time, based on scientific evidence. Until October 14, the 3rd dose has been administered to 29,897 beneficiaries.Specifically, the Coun...

15-10-2021 08:29

Speech by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Costas Kadis at the “2nd International Conference in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East for Climate Change”

ADVANCING THE INITIATIVE ASSESSMENT AND THE NEXT STEPSI am very pleased and impressed with the output that has been produced during the last couple of days, through the keynote sessions delivered by our distinguished keynote speakers, the workshop sessions which were delivered by very interactive instructors and the speakers who have shared their interesting work and views.The work that has been presented during this conference is the culmination of all the scientific work that has been car...

14-10-2021 21:01

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

It is a pleasure to welcome you at the Presidential Palace, following the conclusion of the “2nd International Conference on Climate Change in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East: Challenges and Solutions.”I felt obliged to hold tonight’s event in order to convey my sincere feelings of gratitude for your invaluable contribution in our efforts to establish a comprehensive Regional Action Plan for tackling climate change and its effects in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East regi...

14-10-2021 15:06

Photo Album - Finance Minister – Annual Report of the Cyprus Economy and Competitiveness Council

The Minister of Finance, Mr Constantinos Petrides, receives the Annual Report of the Cyprus Economy and Competitiveness Council by the President and Members of the Council, at the Ministry of Finance, Lefkosia.

14-10-2021 14:57

Rapid antigen testing units – 15 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...

14-10-2021 11:01

The Medieval Castle of Lemesos will remain closed for the public

The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces that Lemesos Medieval Castle will remain closed for the public from Monday the 18th of October 2021 until Friday the 22th of October 2021, due to technical works for the implementation of the lighting study of the Castle.The Department of Antiquities apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.(NG/IK)

13-10-2021 16:50

The Vaccination Portal is reopened as of October 15th for arrangement of vaccination appointments with the 1st dose

In an effort to encourage vaccination of beneficiaries against COVID-19, in order to develop the maximum possible protection of the population, following a technical upgrade to the Vaccination Portal, from Friday, October 15th, it will be possible to arrange an appointment for vaccination with the 1st dose and with the 3rd dose.Specifically, as regards the arrangement of appointments for new vaccinations (1st dose), the Vaccination Portal will be accessible to all persons aged 12 and over.I...

13-10-2021 14:45

Rapid antigen testing units – 14 October 2021

13-10-2021 13:57

EMA ends rolling review of CVnCoV COVID-19 vaccine following withdrawal by CureVac AG

EMA has ended the rolling review of CVnCoV, CureVac AG’s COVID-19 vaccine, after the company informed the Agency that it was withdrawing from the process.Since February 2021, EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has been reviewing data on CVnCoV as part of a rolling review, whereby the company submits data as they become available to speed up the evaluation of an eventual marketing authorisation application.At the time of the company’s withdrawal, EMA had received non-clinical (laboratory...

13-10-2021 13:33

Applications for the management of Episkopi Postal Agency

The Cyprus Post accepts applications from citizens of the community of Episkopi and the nearby area, who are interested in taking over the local postal agency, as well as the delivery of mail, in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, with a remuneration of €975,00 on a monthly basis.Application deadline is on the 29th October 2021.Those interested may contact Lemesos District Post Officer at tel. 25802254 and 25802159.(NG/IK)

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