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23-02-2022 13:41
Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): January 2022
Annual Rate of Change5,0%In January 2022 the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices increased by 5,0% when compared to the index of January 2021 while, when compared to the index of December 2021, the HICP decreased by 0,7%. (Table 1) Note: The HICP in Euro area for the last month is based on EUROSTAT’s estimation (flash estimate).Compared to January 2021, the largest changes were noted in Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels and Transport with percentages of 14,1% and 10,8% resp...
23-02-2022 13:14
Distribution of free of charge self-tests for COVID-19 in pharmacies
The Ministry of Health informs that the distribution of the 2nd package of free of charge self-tests from pharmacies continues, and citizens can receive it until 24 February 2022, while the 3rd package will be available from 25 February 2022.Beneficiaries are citizens who have completed their vaccination scheme with two doses for the two-dose vaccine and one dose for the single-dose vaccine or have received the booster/3rd dose of the vaccine and are also beneficiaries of the GHS, as well as...
23-02-2022 13:12
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 24 February 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 ...
23-02-2022 12:38
Photo Album - Energy Minister – Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the UAE
The Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Ms Natasa Pilides, meets with the Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates, Dr Thani Ahmad Al Zeyoudi, in Dubai.
23-02-2022 09:38
Agros KE.PO. closed
The Cyprus Post announces that Agros KE.PO. (Citizen Centre) will remain closed from 22-25 February 2022 due to a COVID-19 incident. Customers who had arranged an appointment at KE.PO. are kindly requested to reschedule through the online booking platform www.kepo.cypruspost.postThe Cyprus Post apologises for the inconvenience and asks for the public’s understanding.(MV/IK)
22-02-2022 15:34
Photo Album - Research Deputy Minister – Statements
The Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Mr Kyriakos Kokkinos, makes statements to the press regarding the participation of Cyprus at the EXPO 2020 Dubai, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
22-02-2022 13:30
Joint press release on the signing of an MoU between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Cyprus on the protection and promotion of the rights of LGBTI+ people
The Minister of Justice and Public Order of the Republic of Cyprus, Stephie Dracos, and the Minister of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom, Rt. Hon. Amanda Milling MP, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Protection and Promotion of the rights of LGBTI+ People in Europe and in the Commonwealth between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Cyprus, at a virtual ceremony held today, 22 February 2022, in Nicosia and in London. The Memorandum of Understa...
22-02-2022 13:23
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 23 February 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 ...
22-02-2022 12:57
Road Freight Transport: 3rd quarter 2021
Freight transport in Cyprus -0,1% and from and to Cyprus +1,1%The Statistical Service announces the release of the latest figures for road freight transport for the third quarter of 2021.During the period July-September 2021, the total weight of goods transported by road in Cyprus decreased by 0,1% compared to the corresponding period of 2020, while the weight of freight transported from and to Cyprus increased by 1,1%.During the period January- September 2021, the total weight of goods tr...
22-02-2022 11:30
Photo Album - Foreign Affairs Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Ioannis Kasoulides at a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy, Mr Luigi di Maio, in Brussels.
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