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27-04-2022 10:21
Postal services to China are suspended, delays of postal services to Australia and New Zealand
The Cyprus Post announces that all postal services to China will be temporarily suspended, except the Quickpost courier service, due to the health measures that have been taken by a number of airlines.Furthermore, there will be delays for postal services to Australia and New Zealand.(NG/IK)
27-04-2022 08:59
Reference to the Cyprus problem during UN press briefing
During yesterday’s (26.4.22) press briefing at UN Headquarters, the Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Mr Farhan Haq, replied to a question set by the ikypros correspondent in New York, Mr Nicos Antoniades, on the meeting of the UN Secretary-General, Mr Antonio Guterres, with President Erdogan.“Question: Hi, Farhan. Thank you so much. My question is regarding the Secretary‑General visit to Turkey. Yesterday, the Secretary‑General visited Turkey, an invader to Cyprus since 1974...
26-04-2022 13:39
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 27 April 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 ...
26-04-2022 12:18
Intra & Extra EU Trade Statistics (by commodity and country), January 2022
The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces that it has published the monthly electronic publication “Intra & Extra EU Trade Statistics (by commodity and country)” for January 2022. It includes detailed quantity and value data on imports and exports of domestically produced goods and foreign goods, classified at the 6 digits commodity code level and by partner country.The main developments in the foreign trade of Cyprus were: (a) Total imports of goods (from EU Member States and from t...
26-04-2022 11:40
The President of the Republic will pay an official visit to Estonia
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, leaves tomorrow, 27 April, for an official visit to Tallinn, Estonia, accompanied by his spouse, Mrs Andri Anastasiades, and a delegation of government officials.The Cypriot delegation includes the Government Spokesman, Mr Marios Pelekanos, the Deputy Minister to the President, Mr Kyriacos Koushos, the Deputy Minister for Research Innovation and Digital Policy, Mr Kyriacos Kokkinos, the Ambassador of Cyprus to Estonia, based in Helsinki, ...
26-04-2022 08:41
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 26 April 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 ...
23-04-2022 19:26
Televised Easter Message by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, addressed tonight, a televised message on the occasion of the Easter celebrations.In his message, the President conveyed his warmest wishes to the people of Cyprus and expressed his heartfelt hope that the message of Resurrection will encompass our homeland as well.He added, among other things, that ‟everything that is being recorded from the Russian invasion in Ukraine reopens our wounds and renders even more imperative the need for us,...
22-04-2022 10:33
Announcement by the Ministry of Health on the administration of a booster/4th dose to persons over 60 years of age
Following a decision by the Council of Ministers, dated 20 April 2022, the Ministry of Health informs that as of Tuesday, 26 April 2022, the booster/4th dose will be administered to persons over 60 years of age. Beneficiaries will be able to do so by arranging a vaccination appointment through the vaccination portal, or through the walk-in vaccination centres in operation in all districts.It is stressed that as of Tuesday, 26 April 2022, the Spiros Kyprianou Vacccination Centre in Lemesos wi...
21-04-2022 20:19
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 23 April 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 ...
21-04-2022 18:47
Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): March 2022
In March 2022 the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices increased by 6,2% when compared to the index of March 2021 while, when compared to the index of February 2021, the HICP increased by 1,8%. For the period January - March 2022 the HICP recorded an increase of 5,7% 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 March 2021, the largest changes were noted in Hou...
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