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14-12-2022 11:42
Announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is concerned by reports of disruptions to traffic in the Lachin Corridor, which have resulted in the blockade of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh and the disruption of the supply chain to the region.Furthermore, information according to which the natural gas supply has been interrupted, has intensified concerns.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus calls on Azerbaijan to proceed immediately with the full restoration of traffic and energy sup...
14-12-2022 09:15
Photo Album - Energy Minister – Energy Council of the EU
The Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Ms Natasa Pilides, participates at the extraordinary Energy Council of the EU, in Brussels.
13-12-2022 14:44
Operation of a vaccination centre in Palaichori on December 17
Τhe Ministry of Health continues its efforts to increase the vaccination coverage of the population against the COVID-19 disease, and in particular to increase vaccinations with a booster dose, given the importance it has in strengthening the immunity of the groups of the population who are most prone to serious illness and hospitalisation.Specifically:➥ On Saturday, 17 December 2022, a vaccination centre will operate at Palaichori Health Centre, only for the administration of a booster dos...
13-12-2022 12:47
Building Permits: September 2022
Decrease both in Area (-7,2%) and in Value (-1,0%)The Statistical Service announces that the number of building permits authorized by the municipal authorities and the district administration offices during September 2022 stood at 670. The total value of these permits reached €226,9 million and the total area 202,8 thousand square metres. These building permits provide for the construction of 760 dwelling units.During the period January – September 2022, 5.701 building permits were issued ...
12-12-2022 18:27
The Minister of Foreign Affairs participated in the EU Foreign Affairs Council and the Ministerial Meeting of the Eastern Partnership
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Ioannis Kasoulides participated in the EU's Foreign Affairs Council (FAC), which took place today in Brussels. On the agenda of the Council were, inter alia, the current developments in Ukraine and the situation in Iran. Under the heading of current affairs, the EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, Mr Josep Borrell referred, inter alia, to the Southern Neighbourhood in view of the strategic discussion that will take place at th...
12-12-2022 14:35
The President of the Republic departs for Brussels
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, departs tomorrow for Brussels to participate in the deliberations of the EU- ASEAN Summit and the European Council Summit.Specifically, on Wednesday, December 14, the President of the Republic will participate in the deliberations of the EU- ASEAN Summit, which mainly aims at deepening political dialogue and further enhancing cooperation between the EU and ASEAN countries.On Thursday, December 15, the European Council Summit will take pl...
12-12-2022 14:05
The President of the Republic met with the President of Slovakia
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, had a meeting today, at the Presidential Palace, with the President of Slovakia, Ms Zuzana Čaputová.The one-day visit of the Slovak President in Cyprus, who also serves as Chief of the Armed Forces of Slovakia, is taking place in order to visit the Slovak contingent of UNFICYP ahead of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.In the framework of her visit, the President of Slovakia will also meet with the Special Representative of the UN Se...
12-12-2022 13:18
Swiss contribution of €15,8 million to Cyprus
The Minister of Finance, Mr. Constantinos Petrides, and the Swiss Ambassador to Cyprus, Mr. Christoph Burgener, signed today the Framework Agreement by which Cyprus will receive a grant of CHF 5,2 million (approximately €5,4 million) for the implementation of projects in the area of Cohesion.Three projects have been selected for funding, which serve needs in the field of health and social protection as well as civic engagement and transparency. Specifically, an amount of €2,2 million will be...
12-12-2022 12:45
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 Wednesday 14 December 2022, as follows:Walk-in vaccination centres in all districts, except the vaccination centres in *Kyperounta and **Polis Chrysochous, will operate from Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (for operating hours list see below).It is reminded that:A booster dose of the vaccine is recommended for persons of 12 years of age and over, prov...
12-12-2022 12:44
Government Employment by Category: November 2022
Total Employment: 53.537In November 2022, total government employment increased by 519 persons (1,0%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2021 and reached 53.537 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 747 persons (-2,8%), from 26.261 to 25.514 persons. Casual staff increased by 1.165 persons (6,3%) and reached 19.626 persons compared to 18.461 persons in November 2021.Αn increase is observed in staff from all personnel categories, with the exception of Security Forces staff (decreas...
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