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31-03-2022 14:56
Photo Album - Education Minister – Inaugural event of the Centre for Classical Studies and Greek Literature
The Minister of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth, Mr Prodromos Prodromou, addresses the inaugural event of the Centre for Classical Studies and Greek Literature at the Severios Library, in Lefkosia.
31-03-2022 14:47
The Department of Antiquities celebrates the World Autism Awareness day by participating in the Light it Up Blue campaign and by organising activities at the archaeological site of Choirokoitia
The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces that on the 2nd of April 2021 it will participate once more in the Light it Up Blue worldwide campaign, on the occasion of the World Autism Awareness Day, by lighting in blue the Cyprus Museum in Lefkosia, the Medieval Castle of Pafos and the archaeological sites of Choirokoitia and Amathounta. Like every year, the aim is to raise social awareness with regards to the characteristics and difficulti...
31-03-2022 14:45
The President of the Republic received the credentials of the High Commissioner of Australia
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received the credentials of the new High Commissioner of Australia, Ms Fiona Vashti Catherine McKergow, during a formal ceremony held at the Presidential Palace on Thursday, 31 March 2022.Presenting her credentials, Ms McKergow, speaking in English, said:“Your ExcellencyIt is a great honour and privilege for me to present my credentials to you as Australian High Commissioner to the Republic of Cyprus. It is a privilege to convey to you ...
31-03-2022 13:59
Photo Album - Deputy Minister of Social Welfare – Press Conference
The Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Ms Anastasia Anthousi, holds a press conference on the presentation of the support scheme for low-income pensioners, which has been approved by the Council of Ministers, at the Press and Information Office.
31-03-2022 13:12
Index of Industrial Output Prices: February 2022 Annual Change +16,5%
The Index of Industrial Output Prices for February 2022 reached 118,1 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 0,7% compared to January 2022. Compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, the index recorded an increase of 16,5%. For the period January-February 2022, the index showed an increase of 16,6% compared to the corresponding period of 2021.In February 2022 compared to January 2022, the index remained stable in the sectors of mining and quarrying and electricity su...
31-03-2022 13:09
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 1 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 ...
31-03-2022 12:52
Average monthly earnings of employees: 4th quarter 2021 Annual Change 3,6%
Based on provisional data, the average gross monthly earnings of employees during the fourth quarter of 2021, amounted to €2.341 compared to €2.259 during the fourth quarter of 2020, i.e. an increase of 3,6% is observed. The average gross monthly earnings during the fourth quarter of 2021, seasonally adjusted, are estimated at €2.062 and compared to the third quarter of 2021 they are increased by 1,1%. Note: From the 1st quarter of 2021 onwards, data are provisional.The average gross...
31-03-2022 12:01
Formal Meeting of the Law Commissioner with a delegation of the Council of Europe on Anti-Doping Issues in view of the forthcoming Draft Bill in Cooperation with the MOEC and the CyADA
The Law Commissioner, Ms Louiza Christodoulidou Zannetou, held a formal meeting on March 30, 2022, with representatives of the Council of Europe (CoE) at the Office of the Law Commissioner. The delegation consisted of: Ms Sophie Kwasny, Head of the Sports Division, Julien Attuil, Head of Anti-Doping, and Michal Rynkowski, Vice-Chair of the Monitoring Group of the Anti-Doping Convention and Director of the Anti-Doping Agency of Poland. Dr. Michalis Petrou, President of the Cyprus Anti-Doping A...
31-03-2022 09:59
Call centre for Ukrainian refugees
As of today, March 31, 2022, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy introduces a new Call Centre providing comprehensive information to refugees from Ukraine regarding immigration, education, welfare and other relevant matters.The service will be available to citizens Monday to Friday, from 08:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m., in both Greek and English, as follows:For Cypriot phone numbers: 1477For foreign phone numbers: +357 22 285777(MV/SCH)
31-03-2022 09:23
Dust Episode – 31 March 2022
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, 31 March 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.Empl...
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