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18-03-2022 13:13
Labour Cost: 4th quarter 2021
Based on provisional data, in the 4th quarter of 2021, the hourly labour costs (total cost) increased by 1,6%, compared with the same quarter of the previous year. In the 3rd quarter of 2021, the hourly labour cost increased by 7,8%.The two main components of labour costs, wages and salaries per hour worked and non-wage costs per hour worked increased by 1,7% and 0,9% respectively, compared with the same quarter of the previous year. In the 3rd quarter of 2021, the annual changes were 4,3% f...
18-03-2022 13:07
Price Index of Construction Materials: February 2022
Annual Change +17,39%The Price Index of Construction Materials for February 2022 reached 122,92 units (base year 2015=100), recording an increase of 1,44% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded an increase of 17,39%. By main commodity category, increases were recorded in metallic products (27,15%), products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (19,88%), electromechanical products (15,82%), mineral products (7,20%) ...
18-03-2022 11:29
Photo Album - PoR – Swearing in ceremony of the Chief of the National Guard
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, attends the swearing in ceremony of the Chief of the National Guard, Lieutenant General Dimokritos Zervakis, at the Presidential Palace.
18-03-2022 11:17
CovScan Cyprus app, now available for devices with iOS operating system
As part of the continuous enrichment of the services provided for the optimal management of the pandemic, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy informs citizens and businesses that the CovScan Cyprus app for checking the validity of the European Digital Covid Certificates (EUDCC) is also now available for devices with iOS operating system, in addition to Android devices.You can download the app via App Store at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/covpass-cyprus/id157294548...
18-03-2022 08:25
Photo Album - Agriculture Minister – Ambassador of Israel
The Minister of Agriculture Mr Kostas Kadis, at a meeting with the Ambassador of Israel, at the Ministry of Agriculture.
17-03-2022 15:09
Statement by the Minister of Interior after a broad meeting on the handling of arrivals from Ukraine
“Absolutely no Ukrainian who is in Cyprus today, who needs help, shall wait,” stated the Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, pointing out that the Republic of Cyprus takes immediate action in order to provide any assistance requested, concerning either accommodation, food, or any other kind of assistance.A broad officials’ meeting was held on Thursday, 17 March 2022, led by the Minister of Interior, in order to coordinate the competent government ministries and services regarding the hand...
17-03-2022 15:00
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 18 March 2022
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 three 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 ...
17-03-2022 12:58
Photo Album - Transport Minister – Inspection of the urban planning project at Kappari area, Paralimni
The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos, and the Mayor of Paralimni, Mr Theodoros Pyrillis, visit Kappari area in Paralimni, to inspect the progress of the urban planning project for the improvement of Kapparis Avenue in Paralimni.
17-03-2022 12:44
Announcement by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy for the issuance of a European Digital COVID Certificate to Turkish Cypriots
The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy informs Turkish Cypriot citizens who have been vaccinated and wish to obtain the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) for travel purposes that this service will continue to be available until the 30th of June, 2022.Please visit https://edvc.moh.gov.cy/ website to issue your certificate.For the announcement in Turkish, click here.(MV/SCH)
16-03-2022 15:24
Statement by the Minister of Interior on the migration issue
The Minister of the Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, made today, at the Ministry of Interior, the following statement to the journalists, on the migration issue:“Citizens have become aware of the problem we face on the migration issue, especially after the visit of the President of the Republic last Monday to the First Reception Centre “Pournara”.Our efforts to decongest the First Reception Centre by transferring 600 adult residents from the “Pournara” to “Limnes” Hospitality Centre have also bec...
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