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16-03-2022 15:21
Decisions of the Council of Ministers on the new measures against COVID-19
Following today’s meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Deputy Government Spokeswoman, Ms Niovi Parisinou, announced in a written statement the following measures against COVID-19:a) as of 21 March 2022, the implementation of the “test to stay” measure in kindergartens, pre-primary schools and special schools for children aged 3 years and over. In particular, children who are close contacts of a confirmed positive case, will be able to visit the predefined locations announced by the Mi...
16-03-2022 14:36
Job Vacancies: 4th Quarter 2021
The number of job vacancies in the 4th quarter of 2021 reached 9.643. The number of job vacancies increased by 4.679 (94,3%) compared to the same quarter of the previous year where the number was 4.964. Compared to the 3rd quarter of 2021 the number of job vacancies increased by 3.285 (51,7%). (Table 1) The job vacancy rate in the 4th quarter of 2021 was 2,4%, while the job vacancy rate in the previous quarter and the 4th quarter of 2020 was 2,4% and 1,3% respectively. The largest job vaca...
16-03-2022 14:15
Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): February 2022
In February 2022 the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices increased by 5,8% when compared to the index of February 2021 while, when compared to the index of January 2021, the HICP increased by 0,9%. For the period January - February 2022 the HICP recorded an increase of 5,4% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1)Note: The HICP in Euro area for the last month is based on EUROSTAT’s estimation (flash estimate).Compared to February 2021, the largest changes were n...
16-03-2022 13:43
Employment in the Broad Public Sector: 4th quarter 2021
Total employment in the Broad Public Sector in the 4th quarter of 2021 reached 71.563 persons. The employment in General Government was 65.920 and in the Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies 5.643 persons.In General Government, which consists of the Government, Non-Profit Organizations and Local Authorities, total employment reached 53.027, 8.476 and 4.417 persons respectively.The employment in the Broad Public Sector increased by 1.606 persons (2,3%) compared to the same quarter of 20...
16-03-2022 13:40
Ministry of Education to provide support to pupils/students from the Ukraine to continue their studies in Cyprus
The Council of Ministers approved, today, a proposal by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth concerning the provision of support to pupils and students from the Ukraine, so that they can continue their education in Cyprus.In particular, according to the Decision, the Minister of Education, in consultation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance, were authorized to explore ways of supporting pupils and students arriving from the Ukraine to continue thei...
16-03-2022 12:49
Statements by the Deputy Minister for Social Welfare on the transfer of unaccompanied children from the Pournara Reception Centre to another accommodation
The Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Ms Anastasia Anthousi, stated today that 150 unaccompanied children, currently hosted at the Pournara First Reception Centre, will be transferred next week to another accommodation in the District of Ammochostos.According to Ms Anthousi, following the decisions of the meeting held last Monday under the President of the Republic on the issues of minors at the Pournara Reception Centre, “the Council of Ministers has approved today the provision of accommo...
16-03-2022 12:17
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 17 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 ...
16-03-2022 11:47
Photo Album - First Lady – Donation by OPAP
The First Lady Andri Anastasiades, receives a donation by OPAP for the Independent Social Support Body, at the Presidential Palace.
15-03-2022 13:11
Photo Album - House President – Foreign Affairs Minister
The President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, receives the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Ioannis Kasoulides, at the House of Representatives.
15-03-2022 11:34
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 16 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 ...
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