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17-03-2022 15:09
Statement by the Minister of Interior after a broad meeting on the handling of arrivals from Ukraine
“Absolutely no Ukrainian who is in Cyprus today, who needs help, shall wait,” stated the Minister of Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, pointing out that the Republic of Cyprus takes immediate action in order to provide any assistance requested, concerning either accommodation, food, or any other kind of assistance.A broad officials’ meeting was held on Thursday, 17 March 2022, led by the Minister of Interior, in order to coordinate the competent government ministries and services regarding the hand...
17-03-2022 15:00
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 18 March 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 ...
17-03-2022 12:58
Photo Album - Transport Minister – Inspection of the urban planning project at Kappari area, Paralimni
The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos, and the Mayor of Paralimni, Mr Theodoros Pyrillis, visit Kappari area in Paralimni, to inspect the progress of the urban planning project for the improvement of Kapparis Avenue in Paralimni.
17-03-2022 12:44
Announcement by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy for the issuance of a European Digital COVID Certificate to Turkish Cypriots
The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy informs Turkish Cypriot citizens who have been vaccinated and wish to obtain the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) for travel purposes that this service will continue to be available until the 30th of June, 2022.Please visit https://edvc.moh.gov.cy/ website to issue your certificate.For the announcement in Turkish, click here.(MV/SCH)
16-03-2022 15:24
Statement by the Minister of Interior on the migration issue
The Minister of the Interior, Mr Nicos Nouris, made today, at the Ministry of Interior, the following statement to the journalists, on the migration issue:“Citizens have become aware of the problem we face on the migration issue, especially after the visit of the President of the Republic last Monday to the First Reception Centre “Pournara”.Our efforts to decongest the First Reception Centre by transferring 600 adult residents from the “Pournara” to “Limnes” Hospitality Centre have also bec...
16-03-2022 15:21
Decisions of the Council of Ministers on the new measures against COVID-19
Following today’s meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Deputy Government Spokeswoman, Ms Niovi Parisinou, announced in a written statement the following measures against COVID-19:a) as of 21 March 2022, the implementation of the “test to stay” measure in kindergartens, pre-primary schools and special schools for children aged 3 years and over. In particular, children who are close contacts of a confirmed positive case, will be able to visit the predefined locations announced by the Mi...
16-03-2022 14:36
Job Vacancies: 4th Quarter 2021
The number of job vacancies in the 4th quarter of 2021 reached 9.643. The number of job vacancies increased by 4.679 (94,3%) compared to the same quarter of the previous year where the number was 4.964. Compared to the 3rd quarter of 2021 the number of job vacancies increased by 3.285 (51,7%). (Table 1) The job vacancy rate in the 4th quarter of 2021 was 2,4%, while the job vacancy rate in the previous quarter and the 4th quarter of 2020 was 2,4% and 1,3% respectively. The largest job vaca...
16-03-2022 14:15
Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP): February 2022
In February 2022 the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices increased by 5,8% when compared to the index of February 2021 while, when compared to the index of January 2021, the HICP increased by 0,9%. For the period January - February 2022 the HICP recorded an increase of 5,4% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (Table 1)Note: The HICP in Euro area for the last month is based on EUROSTAT’s estimation (flash estimate).Compared to February 2021, the largest changes were n...
16-03-2022 13:43
Employment in the Broad Public Sector: 4th quarter 2021
Total employment in the Broad Public Sector in the 4th quarter of 2021 reached 71.563 persons. The employment in General Government was 65.920 and in the Publicly Owned Enterprises and Companies 5.643 persons.In General Government, which consists of the Government, Non-Profit Organizations and Local Authorities, total employment reached 53.027, 8.476 and 4.417 persons respectively.The employment in the Broad Public Sector increased by 1.606 persons (2,3%) compared to the same quarter of 20...
16-03-2022 13:40
Ministry of Education to provide support to pupils/students from the Ukraine to continue their studies in Cyprus
The Council of Ministers approved, today, a proposal by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth concerning the provision of support to pupils and students from the Ukraine, so that they can continue their education in Cyprus.In particular, according to the Decision, the Minister of Education, in consultation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance, were authorized to explore ways of supporting pupils and students arriving from the Ukraine to continue thei...
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