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11-05-2022 19:02
Photo Album - House President – Prime Minister of Croatia – Official visit
The President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, at a meeting with the Prime Minister of Croatia, Mr Andrej Plenković, at the House of Representatives.
11-05-2022 14:48
The Ministry of Health announces the availability of Paxlovid for prescription to patients with mild/moderate COVID-19 disease
The Ministry of Health announces that as of 13 May 2022, the pharmaceutical product Paxlovid (PF-07321332 150 mg/ ritonavir 100 mg, coated tablets) may be prescribed by doctors via the GHS information system to patients, who have been confirmed (via a laboratory PCR or Rapid Ag Test) with mild or moderate COVID-19 disease, who do not need hospitalisation due to severe or critical COVID-19 disease, within 5 days from the beginning of symptoms or the date of the test (whichever occurs first) a...
11-05-2022 14:48
Announcement by the Department of Antiquities on Andreas Kalli’s art exhibition
The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces that the contemporary art exhibition “HAPPY FEW” by Andreas Kalli, which opened on Saturday the 16th of April 2022 at the Archaeological Site of Amathous, will close on the 16th instead of the 20th of May 2022, as initially announced, for technical reasons.The Department of Antiquities apologizes in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.Opening hours: Monday-Sunday: 8:30-19:30 (Opening hour...
11-05-2022 13:19
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 12 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 ...
11-05-2022 12:47
The President of the Republic met with the Prime Minister of Croatia
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades met today, at the Presidential Palace, with the Prime Minister of Croatia, Mr Andrej Plencović, who is paying an official visit to Cyprus.The Croatian Prime Minister arrived in the morning at the Presidential Palace where he was officially welcomed by the President.A military guard presented honours and the National Anthems of the two countries were performed. The Prime Minister then laid a wreath at the Monument of Archbishop Makarios II...
11-05-2022 12:27
Government Employment by Category: April 2022
In April 2022 total government employment increased by 593 persons (1,1%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2021 and reached 53.930 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 657 persons (-2,5%), from 26.689 to 26.032 persons. Casual staff increased by 1.309 persons (7,2%) and reached 19.556 persons compared to 18.247 persons in April 2021. Compared to April 2021 an increase is observed in Civil Service staff (0,1%) and in Educational Service staff (4,2%), whereas the Security Forces s...
11-05-2022 09:59
Photo Album - PoR – Prime Minister of Croatia – Official visit
The Prime Minister of Croatia, Mr Andrej Plenković, pays an official visit in Cyprus, at the Presidential Palace.
11-05-2022 09:16
***REVISED***Applications for the management of Lythrodontas Postal Agency
The Cyprus Post accepts applications from citizens of the community of Lythrodontas village to take over the local postal agency in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, as well as the delivery of mail, with a remuneration of €1000,00 on a monthly basis.Within 2022, statistical data will be collected for one month in order to examine the possibility to adjust the remuneration.Application deadline is 16th May 2022.Those interested may contact Lefkosia District Post Officer at...
10-05-2022 21:07
The President of the Republic hosted an official dinner hosted in honor of the Prime Minister of Croatia
The President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades hosted tonight an official dinner, at the Presidential Palace, in honor of the Prime Minister of Croatia Mr Andrej Plencović who is paying an official visit to Cyprus. Speaking at the dinner, President Anastasiades said that "it is with great pleasure that I warmly welcome you dear Andrej to Cyprus. I would like to extend our sincere wishes for a pleasant and productive stay, along with our heartfelt congratulations on the birth of your new...
10-05-2022 14:24
Announcement by the Ministry of Health on the administration of a booster/4th dose to vulnerable groups of the population
The Ministry of Health informs that as of tomorrow, May 11 2022, the vaccination procedure against COVID-19 with a 4th dose (2nd booster dose) with an MRNA vaccine to vulnerable groups of the population, regardless of age, which include individuals with:Diabetes mellitus,Severe obesity: BMI ≥40 ή ≥35 with metabolic syndrome, provided that a period of 5 months has elapsed since the administration of the 3rd/booster dose.Those eligible may visit walk-in vaccination centres, presenting a m...
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