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18-04-2022 13:02
Price Index of Construction Materials: March 2022
Annual Change +19,08%The Price Index of Construction Materials for March 2022 reached 125,65 units (base year 2015=100), recording an increase of 2,22% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded an increase of 19,08%. By main commodity category, increases were recorded in metallic products (31,60%), products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (20,87%), electromechanical products (14,79%), minerals (7,38%) and mineral...
18-04-2022 12:42
Photo Album - PoR – Presentation of the Action Plan for Lefkosia within the walls
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, addresses the presentation by the Ministers of Interior and Finance of the “Action Plan for the regeneration and revitalization of Lefkosia within the walls”, at the Presidential Palace.
18-04-2022 08:32
High concentrations of dust in the air
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 18 April 2022, according to measurements from ground Stations of the Air Quality Monitoring Network operated by the Department of Labour Inspection.The public and particularly any vulnerable groups of population (children, older people and the infirm) are urged to avoid circulating in open spaces until the observed episode has elapsed, as the small size of respirable particles in dust may have negative effects on human health.Employ...
17-04-2022 18:53
The new Action Plan for the smooth operation of flights and the operation of airports into force as of 18 April
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works reminds that following the decision of the Council of Ministers, the new Action Plan for the smooth operation of flights and the operation of airports enters into force as of today 18 April 2022.In particular, the new Action Plan provides for the following:A. Categorisation of countries:As of 18 April 2022, the categorisation of countries according to their epidemiological situation is abolished.B. CyprusFlightPass:As of 18 April 2022, ...
17-04-2022 11:29
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 18 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 f...
16-04-2022 11:48
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 17 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 ...
15-04-2022 15:30
Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Ioannis Kasoulides, after his meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon
Your Excellency Minister Bou Habib,dear Abdallah,It is a real pleasure for me to be hosting the Foreign Minister of the Lebanese Republic, Mr Abdullah Bou Habib in Lefkosia today. The way I see things, and I believe this is the case for most Cypriots, Lebanon is not just near in the sense of geography; it is very close to our hearts.I wouldn’t be exaggerating by saying that there is a natural kinship between our peoples, which is further fueled by the presence of a large and industrious Le...
15-04-2022 15:05
The Department of Antiquities organised activities at the archaeological site of Choirokoitia in collaboration with Cyprus Autism Association
Within the framework of the “Living with the Archaeological Heritage” initiative and Autism Awareness MonthThe Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works informs the public that on Wednesday, 13 April 2022, activities were organised at the archaeological site of Choirokoitia, in collaboration with the Cyprus Autism Association, within the framework of the initiative titled “Living with the Archaeological Heritage”, and Autism Awareness Month. The initiat...
15-04-2022 15:01
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 16 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 ...
15-04-2022 14:47
Photo Album - PoR – Meeting on GHS
Τhe President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, presides over a meeting with the competent entities on the GHS, at the Presidential Palace.
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