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12-01-2022 13:36

Applications for the management of Treis Elies Postal Agency

The Cyprus Post accepts applications from citizens of the community of Treis Elies village to take over the local postal agency in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, with a remuneration of €350,00 on a yearly basis.Application deadline is 31st January 2022.Those interested may contact Lemesos District Post Officer at telephone numbers 25802254-2580257.(MG/ΙΚ)

12-01-2022 12:39

Photo Album - PoR – Meeting of the Council of Ministers

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, presides over a meeting of the Council of Ministers, at the Presidential Palace.

12-01-2022 12:39

Preliminary data indicate COVID-19 vaccines remain effective against severe disease and hospitalisation caused by the Omicron variant

EMA continues to monitor emerging data on the effectiveness of vaccines against COVID-19, including disease caused by the Omicron variant which is now spreading rapidly across the EU.Although Omicron appears to be more infectious than other variants, studies from South Africa, UK and some EU countries show a lower risk of being hospitalised after infection with Omicron; based on these studies, the risk is currently estimated to be between a third and half of the risk with the Delta variant....

12-01-2022 12:17

Announcement by the Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, on the decisions of the Council of Ministers

The rapid deterioration of epidemiological indicators recorded in Cyprus during the last weeks due to the prevalence of the Omicron variant, leaves no room for complacency. As Ministry of Health, we are constantly alert and we evaluate all scientific and/or epidemiological data together with the Scientific Advisory Committee. Our main concern is for society to operate safely with the aim to protect and defend the health of all our citizens and in particular of the vulnerable groups.With a po...

12-01-2022 12:04

***REVISED***Rapid antigen testing units – 12 January 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 six 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 fo...

12-01-2022 11:14

Option for a 24-hour rapid test for passengers travelling to the Republic of Cyprus

The Council of Ministers approved, at its meeting today, a proposal by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works for the amendment of the measure which is implemented at the points of entry to the Republic, regarding the presentation of a negative molecular test result by persons travelling to Cyprus.In particular, as of Friday, 14 January 2022, at 5 a.m., passengers aged 12 years and over, regardless of their vaccination history, who wish to travel to the Republic of Cyprus, have ...

12-01-2022 10:17

Photo Album - PoR – Annual report of the Commissioner of Electronic Communication and Postal Regulation

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives the annual report of the Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communication and Postal Regulation, by the Commissioner, Mr George Michaelides, at the Presidential Palace.

12-01-2022 09:27

Dust Episode – 12 January 2022

High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 12 January 2022, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public, and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people, and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.E...

11-01-2022 15:26

Photo Album - House President receives Youth Board delegation

The President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, receives a delegation of the Youth Board of Cyprus, at the House of Representatives.

11-01-2022 15:13

Photo Album - The Minister of Health presides over a meeting with the Scientific Advisory Committee

The Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, presides over a meeting with the Scientific Advisory Committee, at the Ministry of Finance.

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