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13-07-2022 09:35

Photo Album - Transport and Interior Ministers – Contract signing for the Project of Sotira - Deryneia Road

The Minister of Transport, Communications, and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos, and the Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, address the signing ceremony of the contract for the project Sotira – Deryneia Road, at Sotira Municipality, in Ammochostos.

12-07-2022 20:50

Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the reception of the USA Ambassador to Cyprus on the occasion of the 246th anniversary of the Independence of the USA

It is both an honour and a pleasure to join you on the occasion of the 246th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America.We celebrate a truly special day for the United States when Thomas Jefferson and the other founding fathers created the declaration of independence, a historic statement that structured democratic governance and formed a new nation.A statement whose ideals and legacy of freedom, equality, liberty, justice and prosperity inspired numerous movements that...

12-07-2022 15:17

Photo Album - House President – Book of condolences for Shinzo Abe

The President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, signs the book of condolences for the former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, at the Embassy of Japan.

12-07-2022 15:03

Updated joint statement from ECDC and EMA on additional booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have updated public health recommendations on the use of additional booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines this summer and in the upcoming autumn and winter seasons.The updated recommendations come amid increasing rates of COVID-19 reporting and rates of hospital and intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and occupancy in several countries, as reflected in the ECDC Country Overview Report (Country...

12-07-2022 14:56

ECDC and EMA update recommendations on additional booster doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) are recommending that second booster doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines be considered for people between 60 and 79 years old and people with medical conditions putting them at high risk of severe disease.In April 2022, both agencies recommended that people over 80 years of age be considered for a second booster. However, the agencies noted at the time that it might be necessary to consider seco...

12-07-2022 13:10

Results of the Construction and Land Development Survey 2020

Decrease in Value Added in the Construction Sector by 3,9%According to the results of the Construction and Land Development Survey, the main aggregates of the construction sector in 2020 registered a negative growth rate compared to 2019.In particular, production value in the broad construction sector decreased in 2020 by 0,2% to €4.294,6 million compared to €4.302,2 million in 2019. Value added at current prices decreased by 3,9% to €1.119,6 million in 2020 compared to €1.165,6 million in ...

12-07-2022 12:45

The President of the Republic signed the book of condolences for the former Prime Minister of Japan

The President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades signed today the book of condolences opened at the Embassy of Japan for the death of former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe.In the book of condolences President Anastasiades wrote the following:«I was deeply shocked and saddened by the unexpected passing of former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe.At these difficult moments, I would like to extend on behalf of the people and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as on my...

12-07-2022 10:56

Photo Album - PoR – Swearing-in ceremony of the new President of the Supreme Court

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, attends the swearing-in ceremony of the new President of the Supreme Court, Mr Antonis Liatsos, at the Presidential Palace.

12-07-2022 08:34

Pafos KE.PO. closed today and tomorrow

The Cyprus Post announces that, today and tomorrow, 12/7/2022 and 13/7/2022, the Citizen Centre (KE.PO.) of Pafos District Post Office will remain closed, due to Covid-19 incidents.The Cyprus Post apologises for any inconvenience caused and asks for the public’s understanding.(MV/ECHR)

11-07-2022 13:07

Government Employment by Category: June 2022

Total Employment: 53.474In June 2022 total government employment increased by 265 persons (0,5%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2021 and reached 53.474 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 679 persons (-2,5%), from 26.629 to 25.950 persons. Casual staff increased by 882 persons (4,9%) and reached 18.980 persons compared to 18.098 persons in June 2021. Compared to June 2021 an increase is observed in Civil Service staff (0,8%) and in Educational Service staff (2,0%), whereas ...

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