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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...
10-05-2022 13:59
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 11 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 ...
10-05-2022 12:43
Photo Album - Illumination of the Municipality of Lefkosia
Illumination of the Municipality of Lefkosia in the colours of Ukraine, to support the people of Ukraine.
10-05-2022 12:30
Foreign Trade Statistics, February 2022 (Final Data) and March 2022 (Provisional Data)
The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces the release of final data on the foreign trade of Cyprus for February 2022 and of provisional data for March 2022.FOREIGN TRADE STATISTICS, FEBRUARY 2022The main developments in the foreign trade of Cyprus in February 2022 were:(a) Total imports of goods (from EU member states and from third countries) amounted to €727,6 mn in February 2022 as compared to €744,2 mn in February 2021, recording a decrease of 2,2%.(b) Exports of...
10-05-2022 11:46
The Minister of Foreign Affairs will participate in the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition against Daesh / ISIL, in Morocco
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Ioannis Kasoulides, is travelling today to Morocco, to participate in the ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition against Daesh / ISIL that will take place on Wednesday, May 11th.The Global Coalition against Daesh / ISIL was formed in 2014 and its 84 members include states and international organisations.The meeting is organised by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Morocco, Mr Nasser Bourita, and the US Secretary of State, Mr Anthony Blinken, in Marr...
10-05-2022 11:26
Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, regarding the decisions of the Council of Ministers for further relaxations on the restrictive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic
The epidemiological situation of our country continues to improve, with a marked decrease in both the number of cases and the number of hospitalisations.This improvement in epidemiological indicators allows us to proceed to further relaxations, while evaluating the scientific data, on a daily basis, for careful and targeted decisions.Collective and individual responsibility has contributed greatly to tackling the pandemic, and this is why I would like to stress once again that positive deve...
09-05-2022 21:20
Photo Album - PoR – Meeting on the prevention of fires
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, presides over a meeting on the prevention of fires, at the Presidential Palace.
09-05-2022 19:47
3+1 Virtual Foreign Ministerial Joint Statement
The foreign ministers of the Republic of Cyprus, Hellenic Republic, State of Israel plus the United States held a virtual meeting today to reaffirm their shared commitment to promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean.In a critical period for Europe, the United States, and the world, the Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the 3+1 format and decided to intensify their cooperation in the areas of energy, economy, climate action, emergency preparedness, and co...
09-05-2022 15:41
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 10 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 f...
09-05-2022 12:48
Registration of Motor Vehicles: January - April 2022
The Statistical Service announces the publication of the report entitled "Registration of Motor Vehicles" for the period January-April 2022.In April 2022, the total registrations of motor vehicles numbered 2.810, recording an increase of 3,1% compared to 2.725 in April 2021. Passenger saloon cars registered a rise of 7,4% to 2.249, from 2.095 in April 2021.The main developments during the period January-April 2022 compared to the corresponding period of 2021 are summarised as follows:(a) T...
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