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According to the provisional precipitation data of the Department of Meteorology, the average area precipitation for December was 198mm or 188% of normal (normal period: 1961-1990). Monthly precipitation was much above normal.December 2021 is ranked as the 18th wettest December since 1901 (concerning precipitation).Snowfall was recorded on the 8th, 15th, 17th-21st and on the 29th of December. Hail was recorded on the 5th, 13th, 14th and 30th of December.The cumulative average area precipit...

The Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for October 2021 increased by 10,6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 1). For the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade increased by 6,2% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 2).For the period January-October 2021, the value index is estimated to have recorded an increase of 9,4% and the volume index an increase of 7,4% compared to the same period of 2020. Table 1Cod...

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...

The Cyprus Post wish to inform the public that, as of 3 January 2022, Xylofagou Post Office will be relocated to 17B Anastasi Manoli street, 7520 Xylofagou (Community Council Building).The new Post Office which will also function as a Citizen Center (KE.PO) has been selected to serve the residents of the wider area of Xylofagou and will provide the whole range of postal services.The P.O.Boxes will be transferred to the new office, with the same number and postal code. The owners of P.O.Boxe...

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...

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...

The Ministry of Health clarifies that, as of the 4th of January at 23:00, passengers over the age of 12 arriving in the Republic of Cyprus must undergo a PCR laboratory test within 48 hours prior to departure.The decision concerns all passengers regardless of vaccination history.It is understood that the above requirement also applies to passengers who travel on January 4th or later and have completed the CyprusFlightPass within 48 hours before January 4th.It is recalled that all passenge...