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12-01-2023 10:10
Postal services to Iran temporarily suspended – Update 12/01/2023
The Cyprus Post informs the public that all postal services to Iran have been temporarily suspended for all services, including the QuickPost courier service. (MV/SCH)
11-01-2023 18:09
Vaccination of foreign visitors to the Republic of Cyprus against COVID-19
The Ministry of Health, aiming at reinforcing immunity against COVID-19, and to better serve the public, has proceeded with planning vaccinations to persons who visit the Republic of Cyprus and wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.Specifically, the vaccination of persons visiting Cyprus for a brief period of time exceeding two weeks, either for a family visit, for work purposes or for any other reason, and who do not fall under the category of immigrants, asylum seekers, or refugees from oth...
11-01-2023 14:51
The new Ambassador of Cyprus to Switzerland presented his credentials
The new Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Switzerland, with residence in Rome, Mr Yiorgos Christofides, presented yesterday, 10th January 2023, his Letters of Credence to the President of the Swiss Confederation, Mr Alain Berset.During the meeting that followed, the Ambassador conveyed to President Berset the warm regards and wishes by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, for prosperity and progress of Switzerland and its people, as well as his congratulation...
11-01-2023 12:46
Photo Album - PoR – Cutting of vasilopita at CyBC
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, attends an event of the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation for the cutting of vasilopita.
11-01-2023 12:34
Government Employment by Category: December 2022
Total Employment: 53.686In December 2022 total government employment increased by 632 persons (1,2%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2021 and reached 53.686 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 760 persons (-2,9%), from 26.226 to 25.466 persons. Casual staff increased by 1.336 persons (7,2%) and reached 19.980 persons compared to 18.644 persons in December 2021.Αn increase is observed in all personnel categories. The largest increase is observed in Educational Service staff (2...
11-01-2023 12:02
Announcement of the Ministry of Health on the decisions of the Council of Ministers
In today’s meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Health, after a meeting with the members of the Advisory Scientific Committee held on January 10, 2023, presented the recommendations submitted by the members of the Committee following an assessment of the epidemiological picture recorded in Cyprus, as well as the recommendations of the European Commission as regards the epidemiological picture recorded in China.In view of the above, the Council of Ministers decided on the foll...
11-01-2023 12:01
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has carefully studied the content of the Reports submitted to the Security Council by the UN Secretary-General on Good Offices and the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has carefully studied the content of the Reports submitted to the Security Council by the UN Secretary-General on Good Offices and the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus.We had previously conveyed the message to the UN representatives in Cyprus and New York that we expected an objective and accurate recording of the situation in Cyprus over the last six months.This would presuppose, inter alia, that both Reports would be clear as to the need for commitment and c...
10-01-2023 13:28
Registration of Motor Vehicles: January – December 2022
Total Registrations -2,7%The Statistical Service announces the publication of the report titled "Registration of Motor Vehicles" for the period January-December 2022.In December 2022, the total registrations of motor vehicles numbered 2.211, recording an increase of 9,6% compared to 2.018 in December 2021. Passenger saloon cars registrations recorded a rise of 8,2% to 1.696, from 1.567 in December 2021.The main developments during the period January-December 2022 compared to the correspond...
10-01-2023 12:40
House Price Index: 3rd Quarter 2022
According to preliminary estimate of the Statistical Service, the House Price Index (HPI) for the third quarter of 2022 amounts to 112,51 units. Compared to the second quarter of 2022, the HPI increased by 5,8% while compared to the Index of the corresponding quarter of 2021, the Index increased by 5,3%.The fluctuation of the Index for the period between the third quarter of 2021 and the third quarter of 2022 as well as the quarterly and annual percentage changes are presented in the followi...
10-01-2023 11:28
Photo Album - PoR – Presentation of the new Rural Development Programme 2023-2027
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, addresses an event for the presentation, by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mr Costas Kadis, of the new Rural Development Programme 2023-2027, in the framework of the new Agricultural Policy, at the Presidential Palace.
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