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20-01-2022 11:42
Excavations at Kition-Pampoula, 2021
The Department of Antiquities, of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces the completion of the 2021 archaeological excavations of the French Archaeological Mission at ancient Kition (Larnaka-Pampoula). The French archaeological mission, under the direction of Dr. Sabinne Fourrier (MEAE-CNRS-Lyon2 University), undertook a 4 week-campaign in October 2021. The objectives were threefold: firstly, to complete the excavation of the neoria, which had been exposed during previ...
20-01-2022 11:24
Photo Album - The President of the Republic receives CERA's annual report
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority's (CERA) annual report, at the Presidential Palace.
20-01-2022 10:29
Photo Album - The President of the Republic receives the annual report of the Commissioner for Administration
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives the annual report of the Commissioner for Administration and Protection of Human Rights (Ombudsman), Ms Maria Stylianou Lottides, at the Presidential Palace.
20-01-2022 09:53
Distribution of free of charge self-tests for COVID-19 continues in pharmacies
The Ministry of Health informs that the distribution of the 1st package of free of charge self-tests from pharmacies continues, and citizens can receive it until 24 January 2022, while the 2nd package will be available from 25 January 2022.Beneficiaries are citizens who have completed their vaccination scheme with two doses for the two-dose vaccine and one dose for the single-dose vaccine or have received the booster/3rd dose of vaccine and are also beneficiaries of the GHS.a) Beneficiaries...
20-01-2022 08:20
Clarifications regarding the EUDCC Recovery Certificate following the announcements of the Council of Ministers of 21 December 2021
On the basis of the decision of the Council of Ministers of 21 December 2021, the period of validity of the Certificate of Recovery is reduced from 180 days to 90 days. This change will apply as of 31 January 2022 to all holders of the Certificate, regardless of whether they have issued it before that date.It is clarified that these certificates will continue to be issued via the platform www.eudcc.gov.cy and the date of entry into force of the certificate will be the date of release of the ...
20-01-2022 08:03
European COVID-19 Digital Certificate including booster dose for Turkish Cypriots
The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy informs Turkish Cypriot citizens wishing to acquire a European COVID-19 Digital Certificate (EUDCC) including a booster dose, for travel purposes, that the process is as follows:1. For persons who have not applied for issuance of a European COVID-19 Digital Certificate (EUDCC) for travel purposes in the past, the process remains unchanged.2. Persons who have submitted a successful application and wish to re-issue the certificate...
19-01-2022 14:51
Photo Album - Snowfall in the mountain and semi-mountain villages
Snowfall in the mountain and semi-mountain villages of Cyprus.
19-01-2022 14:09
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 20 January 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 six 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 fo...
19-01-2022 12:37
Price Index of Construction Materials: December 2021
The Price Index of Construction Materials for December 2021 reached 119,66 units (base year 2015=100), recording an increase of 0,63% compared to the previous month.Compared to the same month of the previous year, the index recorded an increase of 17,10%. By main commodity category, increases were recorded in metallic products (30,17%), products of wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics (19,04%), electromechanical products (13,02%), mineral products (5,41%) and minerals (4,75%)....
19-01-2022 12:19
COVID-19: latest safety data provide reassurance about use of mRNA vaccines during pregnancy
Vaccination remains a major pillar of the response to COVID-19, particularly as variants of the virus continue to spread in EU/EEA countries. EMA’s COVID-19 task force (ETF) highlights the growing evidence indicating that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines do not cause pregnancy complications for expectant mothers and their babies.The task force undertook a detailed review of several studies involving around 65,000 pregnancies at different stages. The review did not find any sign of an increased risk of...
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