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05-03-2022 18:16
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 6 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...
05-03-2022 11:50
Photo Album -Commissioner for the Citizen – Humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine
The Commissioner for the Citizen, Mr Panayiotis Sentonas, supervises the preparation of the cargo of humanitarian aid that will be dispatched to Ukraine, at the Lemesos Port.
04-03-2022 16:35
The Council of Ministers approved vaccination for refugees from Ukraine who arrived in Cyprus
In view of the war raging in Ukraine, resulting in refugees arriving in Cyprus who are in need for substantial humanitarian aid, the Council of Ministers decided, during its meeting on March 3rd, that:(a) Exception will be granted to citizens from Ukraine, who are not permanent residents in Cyprus, in order to be able to receive a vaccine against COVID-19, as well as any other vaccine deemed necessary for Public Health purposes.(b) Certificates of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 (E...
04-03-2022 14:13
Joint press release by the European Investment Bank and the Ministry of Finance
EIB Group backs EUR 303 million of COVID economic resilience, road safety and fintech investment in Cyprus in 2021:EUR 170m EIB and EIF backing to help for Cypriot business overcome pandemicCyprus remains leading beneficiary of EIB engagement in Europe relative to GDPEIB confirms future business, urban development and renewable energy investmentNew European Investment Bank Group financing for priority investment in Cyprus last year totalled EUR 303 million, a 24% increase from 2020. Thi...
04-03-2022 14:06
Archaeological excavations at Agios Ioannis/Vretsia-Roudias (Troodos mountains) by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
The Department of Antiquities, of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces the completion of the 2021 investigations at the archaeological site of Agios Ioannis/Vretsia-Roudias, by the Archaeological Mission of the Department of History and Archaeology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUT). Excavations were conducted at the site in November 2021, following a one-year gap due to restrictions related to the pandemic. The team was co-directed by Professor Emerit...
04-03-2022 13:53
Photo Album - PoR – Meeting on the consequences of the situation in Ukraine
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, presides over a meeting on the consequences of the situation in Ukraine on the Republic of Cyprus, at the Presidential Palace.
04-03-2022 13:49
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 5 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 ...
04-03-2022 13:36
Industrial Turnover Index: December 2021
In December 2021, the Industrial Turnover Index reached 154,5 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 12,7% compared to December 2020. For the period January-December 2021, the index recorded an increase of 13,6% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.In manufacturing, the Industrial Turnover Index for December 2021 reached 159,2 units, recording an increase of 10,9% compared to December 2020. Increases were also noted in the sectors of water supply and materials ...
04-03-2022 13:30
Photo Album - Finance Minister – Meeting with EIB’s Vice President
The Minister of Finance, Mr Constantinos Petrides, at a meeting with the Vice President of the European Investment Bank, Ms Lilyana Pavlova, at the Ministry of Finance.
04-03-2022 11:26
Photo Album - Transport Minister – Meeting with EIB’s Vice President
The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos, at a meeting with the Vice President of the European Investment Bank, Ms Lilyana Pavlova, at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works.
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