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13-01-2022 12:48
Building Permits: October 2021
Increase in Area (3,1%) and decrease in Value (-8,2%) The Statistical Service announces that the number of building permits authorized by the municipal authorities and the district administration offices during October 2021 stood at 663. The total value of these permits reached €186,0 million and the total area 173,7 thousand square metres. These building permits provide for the construction of 801 dwelling units.During the period January – October 2021, 6.671 building permits were issued ...
13-01-2022 12:31
Photo Album - House President – Signing of the Book of Condolences for David Sassoli
The President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, signs the Book of Condolences for the death of the President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, at the European Parliament Office in Lefkosia.
13-01-2022 09:00
Temporarily limited services at the Lakatameia Post Office
Cyprus Post announces that at the Lakatameia Post Office, only delivery of registered mail and small packets as well as delivery of mail through the Post Office Boxes will be carried out, as from Thursday 13/01/2022 until further notice, due to coronavirus cases.We apologize for the inconvenience and we ask for the understanding of the public, urging all to temporarily visit other Post Offices in Lefkosia for service. EH/SCH
12-01-2022 14:59
Rapid antigen testing units – 13 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...
12-01-2022 13:36
Applications for the management of Treis Elies Postal Agency
The Cyprus Post accepts applications from citizens of the community of Treis Elies village to take over the local postal agency in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, with a remuneration of €350,00 on a yearly basis.Application deadline is 31st January 2022.Those interested may contact Lemesos District Post Officer at telephone numbers 25802254-2580257.(MG/ΙΚ)
12-01-2022 12:39
Photo Album - PoR – Meeting of the Council of Ministers
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, presides over a meeting of the Council of Ministers, at the Presidential Palace.
12-01-2022 12:39
Preliminary data indicate COVID-19 vaccines remain effective against severe disease and hospitalisation caused by the Omicron variant
EMA continues to monitor emerging data on the effectiveness of vaccines against COVID-19, including disease caused by the Omicron variant which is now spreading rapidly across the EU.Although Omicron appears to be more infectious than other variants, studies from South Africa, UK and some EU countries show a lower risk of being hospitalised after infection with Omicron; based on these studies, the risk is currently estimated to be between a third and half of the risk with the Delta variant....
12-01-2022 12:17
Announcement by the Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, on the decisions of the Council of Ministers
The rapid deterioration of epidemiological indicators recorded in Cyprus during the last weeks due to the prevalence of the Omicron variant, leaves no room for complacency. As Ministry of Health, we are constantly alert and we evaluate all scientific and/or epidemiological data together with the Scientific Advisory Committee. Our main concern is for society to operate safely with the aim to protect and defend the health of all our citizens and in particular of the vulnerable groups.With a po...
12-01-2022 12:04
***REVISED***Rapid antigen testing units – 12 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...
12-01-2022 11:14
Option for a 24-hour rapid test for passengers travelling to the Republic of Cyprus
The Council of Ministers approved, at its meeting today, a proposal by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works for the amendment of the measure which is implemented at the points of entry to the Republic, regarding the presentation of a negative molecular test result by persons travelling to Cyprus.In particular, as of Friday, 14 January 2022, at 5 a.m., passengers aged 12 years and over, regardless of their vaccination history, who wish to travel to the Republic of Cyprus, have ...
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