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05-01-2022 13:14
Statement by the Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, on the decisions of the Council of Ministers
Ladies and gentlemen,The predictions for the prevalence of the Omicron variant have been confirmed. Millions of cases are detected around the world every day, and inevitably, the relevant indicators have also rocketed in our country, as well. The increased contagiousness of Omicron compared to the Delta variant registered a record of cases, but our country’s Health System will survive. And it will continue to withstand, if all of us together, join forces for the general good.Yesterday, five...
05-01-2022 12:16
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.
04-01-2022 20:24
Photo Album - PoR – Meeting with Scientific Advisory Committee
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, presides over a meeting with the Scientific Advisory Committee.
04-01-2022 15:28
Excavations of the Department of Antiquities at Agios Sozomenos-Djirpoulos (ASESP), 2021
The Department of Antiquities, of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, announces the results of the last season of excavations at the site Agios Sozomenos-Djirpoulos, and the closure of the project Agios Sozomenos Excavations and Survey Project (ASESP) in the area, under the direction of the former Curator of Αntiquities, Dr. Despina Pilides. This season started on May 10 and lasted until the 2nd of July 2021. It aimed at clarifying the plan of the architectural remains where,...
04-01-2022 13:37
Rapid antigen testing units – 5 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...
04-01-2022 13:35
Revised operating hours of Ammochostos Vaccination Centre — Change of self-test availability hours at Lemesos Maternity Centre
The Ministry of Health announces that Ammochostos Vaccination Centre will be operating in the coming days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. instead of from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. as planned until now, so as to utilise the nursing staff to cover the needs of Ammochostos Hospital and in view of the fact that the attendance of citizens at this vaccination centre is reduced after 4 p.m.It also announces that, self-tests at the Centre for the Protection of Maternity and Welfare of Children in Lemesos, will be avai...
04-01-2022 12:35
Announcement by the Department of Meteorology for the provisional precipitation data of December 2021
According to the provisional precipitation data of the Department of Meteorology, the average area precipitation for December was 198mm or 188% of normal (normal period: 1961-1990). Monthly precipitation was much above normal.December 2021 is ranked as the 18th wettest December since 1901 (concerning precipitation).Snowfall was recorded on the 8th, 15th, 17th-21st and on the 29th of December. Hail was recorded on the 5th, 13th, 14th and 30th of December.The cumulative average area precipit...
03-01-2022 13:39
Turnover index of retail trade except of motor vehicles: October 2021
The Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for October 2021 increased by 10,6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 1). For the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade increased by 6,2% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 2).For the period January-October 2021, the value index is estimated to have recorded an increase of 9,4% and the volume index an increase of 7,4% compared to the same period of 2020. Table 1Cod...
03-01-2022 13:19
***UPDATED*** Rapid antigen testing units – 4 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...
03-01-2022 09:33
Relocation of Xylofagou Post Office
The Cyprus Post wish to inform the public that, as of 3 January 2022, Xylofagou Post Office will be relocated to 17B Anastasi Manoli street, 7520 Xylofagou (Community Council Building).The new Post Office which will also function as a Citizen Center (KE.PO) has been selected to serve the residents of the wider area of Xylofagou and will provide the whole range of postal services.The P.O.Boxes will be transferred to the new office, with the same number and postal code. The owners of P.O.Boxe...
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