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11-01-2022 13:05
High concentrations of dust in the air today
High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, Tuesday 11 January 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 he...
11-01-2022 11:37
Photo Album - Swearing-in ceremony of the new Minister of Foreign Affairs
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, attends the swearing-in ceremony of the new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Ioannis Kasoulides, at the Presidential Palace.
10-01-2022 18:43
Rapid antigen testing units – 11 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...
10-01-2022 14:43
Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, following deliberations with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah
It gives me great pleasure to host today the visit of my esteemed colleague and dear friend, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs of the Stateof Kuwait. Excellency, dear Ahmed, a very warm welcome to you and to all the members of your delegation, to Cyprus.The conditions imposed on all of us by the pandemic make travelling a lot more complicated, therefore I am all the more grateful to Ahmed for his visit, which is testament to the historic ties between o...
10-01-2022 14:22
Foreign Trade Statistics
October 2021 (final data) and November 2021 (provisional data) The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces the release of final data on the foreign trade of Cyprus for October 2021 and of provisional data for November 2021.FOREIGNTRADESTATISTICS, OCTOBER 2021The main developments in the foreign trade of Cyprus in October 2021 were:(a) Total imports of goods (from EU Member States and from third countries) amounted to €714,4 mn in October 2021 as compared to €827,4 mn in October ...
10-01-2022 13:40
Registration of Motor Vehicles: January – December 2021
Total Registrations -11,8%The Statistical Service announces the publication of the report entitled “Registration of Motor Vehicles” for the period January-December 2021. In December 2021, the total registrations of motor vehicles numbered 2.018, recording a decrease of 38,6% compared to December 2020. Passenger saloon cars also registered a fall of 38,6% to 1.567.The main developments during the period January-December 2021 compared to the corresponding period of 2020 are summarised as fol...
10-01-2022 12:05
Photo Album - The President of the Republic receives the members of the Secretariat of SEK
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives the members of the Secretariat of the Cyprus Workers' Confederation-SEK, at the Presidential Palace.
10-01-2022 11:32
Updated instructions for management of COVID-19 cases and their close contacts
Handling of positive cases:Upon a positive result notice, following a rapid antigen test or a PCR (molecular) test, the virus-positive person must:self-isolate immediately,inform his/her Personal Doctor,inform his/her close contacts, employer, school, military camp, etc.,terminate his/her self-isolation only after the number of days provided for the discharge protocol have elapsed and after receiving an SMS for discharge.It is forbidden to travel by any means of public transport (bu...
10-01-2022 10:08
Operation of the Post Office of Egkomi
The Cyprus Post announces that as from Monday, 10/01/2022 until further notice, only delivery of registered mail and small packets as well as delivery of mail through the Post Office Boxes will be carried out from the Post Office of Egkomi.The Cyprus Post asks the public to show the relevant understanding and urges it to temporarily visit and other Post Offices in Lefkosia to be served.(NG/SCH)
09-01-2022 14:17
***REVISED*** Rapid antigen testing units – 10 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...
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