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12-02-2022 12:55
Rapid antigen testing units – 13 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 ...
11-02-2022 18:20
Working visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, to Cyprus
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud will pay a working visit to Cyprus on Sunday, February 13th.On Sunday morning, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, will receive Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, at the Presidential Palace.Later on the same day the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will have a tête-a-tête meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, ...
11-02-2022 14:25
Signing of a ten-year Agreement on Science and Technology between Cyprus and the U.S.A.
A ten-year Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation between the Republic of Cyprus and the United States was signed today, 11 February 2022, at the Presidential Palace in Lefkosia, on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, by Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Mr Kyriacos Kokkinos, and the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Ms Judith Garber.The Agreement recognizes the importance of science and technology for sustainable growth and social...
11-02-2022 14:02
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the One Ocean Summit entitled «Tackling climate change with a special focus on Green Shipping»
Brest, FranceIt is a great pleasure to be with you in the beautiful port city of Brest, in Brittany.Before getting into the basics of my intervention, allow me to thank President Macron for convening the One Ocean Summit. Despite other unfolding and critical issues, climate change remains one of the biggest challenges that humanity faces.And I am pleased to inform you that my country has just joined the “High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People”, co-presided by France and Costa Rica, ...
11-02-2022 13:23
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 12 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 ...
11-02-2022 13:02
Government Employment by Category: January 2022
Total Employment: 53.382In January 2022 total government employment increased by 518 persons (1,0%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2021 and reached 53.382 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 656 persons (-2,4%), from 26.834 to 26.178 persons. Casual staff increased by 1.242 persons (7,0%) and reached 18.937 persons compared to 17.695 persons in January 2021. Compared to January 2021 an increase is observed in all three staff categories, in Civil Service staff (0,3%), in Educ...
11-02-2022 12:50
The Department of Antiquities lights up Pafos Castle in gold, in the framework of the International Childhood Cancer Day
The Department of Antiquities, of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces that, as part of the public awareness campaign on childhood cancer, which is carried out by the Cyprus Association for Children with Cancer and Related Diseases “One Dream, One Wish” on the occasion of International Childhood Cancer Day on 15th of February, will light up Pafos Castle in gold on 13-15 February 2022.The Association “One Dream, One Wish” focuses its activities on raising awareness f...
10-02-2022 20:52
Photo Album – PoR – President of EU Council
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, has a meeting with the President of European Council, Mr Charles Michel, on the context of the One Ocean Summit, in Brest, France.
10-02-2022 16:16
Important Announcement by the European Consumer Centre (ECC)
The ECC Cyprus would like to inform that it is not related with any company. ECC Cyprus is part of the ECC Net Network since 2005 and all the relevant information can be found on its website www.ecccyprus.gov.cy.The public should be aware that many companies use our contact details in order to conclude with consumers fraudulent agreements.The Centre has already reported the issue to the Cyprus Police.(EK/NG)
10-02-2022 14:12
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 11 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 ...
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