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18-05-2022 13:03
Price Index of Construction Materials: April 2022
Annual Change +24,54% The Price Index of Construction Materials for April 2022 reached 132,69 units (base year 2015=100), recording an increase of 5,60% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded an increase of 24,54%. By main commodity category, increases were recorded in metallic products (42,35%), products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (24,77%), electromechanical products (16,39%), mineral products (9,96%) an...
18-05-2022 12:52
Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): April 2022
In April 2022 the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices increased by 8,6% when compared to the index of April 2021 while, when compared to the index of March 2022, the HICP increased by 3,1%. For the period January - April 2022 the HICP recorded an increase of 6,4% 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 April 2021, the largest changes were noted in Housin...
18-05-2022 12:36
Census of Population and Housing 2021: Preliminary Results
The Statistical Service announces the preliminary results of the Census of Population and Housing 2021.According to the preliminary results, the population in the Government controlled areas of Cyprus on the 1st of October 2021 was 918.100, recording an increase of 9,2% compared to the results of the Census of Population 2011 (840.400). A proportion of 48,6% were males and 51,4% were females.Population by DistrictThe population recorded in the District of Lefkosia was 351.600 persons and c...
18-05-2022 10:55
Changes to the operating hours of the Vaccination Centres against COVID-19
The Ministry of Health informs that the operating hours of the Vaccination Centres against the COVID-19 disease change as of today, Wednesday 18 May 2022, as follows:a) Walk-in vaccination centres in all districts will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. every Monday to Friday.b) Every Saturday walk-in vaccination centres in all districts will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.It is reminded that citizens can receive the vaccine of their choice from the free walk-in vaccination centres or...
17-05-2022 15:00
Singing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy and Amazon Web Services
Accelerating cloud services adoption in government and industryModernizing IT infrastructure of public administrationThe Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy signed today, at the Presidential Palace, a Memorandum of Understanding with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aimed at supporting the modernization of state infrastructure and speeding up the adoption of cloud services in the Cyprus public and private sectors. The MoU was signed by the Deputy Minister, Mr Kyriacos...
17-05-2022 11:30
Photo Album - PoR – Supreme Court Member swearing-in ceremony
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, addresses the swearing-in ceremony of the new Supreme Court Member, Ms Stalo Chatzigianni Christodoulou, at the Presidential Palace.
16-05-2022 10:59
Announcement of the Ministry of Health on the obligation to use a mask indoors
The Ministry of Health reminds and clarifies that the use of a protective mask is mandatory in indoor and closed areas.The obligation to wear a mask has been suspended since 15 May 2022, only for children under 12 years of age.The use of a protective mask is mandatory in airports and offenders will be fined 300 euro. The european recommendations to suspend the mandatory use of a mask will be evaluated at a later stage by the Ministry of Health, in consultation with the Scientific Advisory C...
14-05-2022 13:15
Statements by the President of the Republic on EU sanctions against Russia
If any of the measures which the EU proposes against Russia do not help and do not contribute to the objective pursued by the EU, then they will just not be adopted, President, Nicos Anastasiades, said today.In statements to the media, on the sidelines of the ceremony for the inauguration of the new Rehabilitation wing of the EOKA Fighters Melathron, in Palodia, the President of the Republic, asked about the debate that will take place on Monday in the EU regarding the sanctions against Russ...
14-05-2022 13:03
Photo Album - PoR – Inauguration of “Overseas Greeks Wing”
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, inaugurates the new rehabilitation wing of ΕΟΚΑ ’55-’59 Fighters Melathron, named “Overseas Greeks Wing”, and is being honored for his continued support to the foundation.
14-05-2022 11:24
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 15 May 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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