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14-12-2021 14:08

Statement to the Press by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, following consultations with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mr. Sameh Shoukry

 Nicosia, 14th December 2021Good afternoon.I am very pleased to welcome to Cyprus my dear colleague and friend Sameh. As you already know, we maintain regular contact and communication with Sameh, and his visit here today ― less than a month after our last meeting in Athens ― is part of our open and regular coordination on a multitude of issues of common interest.Today’s deliberations provided an excellent opportunity to hold an in-depth discussion on our bilateral, trilateral and regional...

14-12-2021 13:59

Issuance of EUDCC certificate for people who have received the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy announces that as of today, Tuesday, 14 December 2021, the European Digital Covid Certificate Portal (EUDCC) offers the possibility to people, who have received the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, to issue their certificate.Please note that in order for the certificate to include the updated information relating to the 3rd dose, citizens will have to re-issue it via the platform www.eudcc.gov.cy. (MPO/MG)

14-12-2021 13:56

Rapid antigen testing units – 15 December 2021

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...

14-12-2021 13:55

Photo Album - Foreign Affairs Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, welcomes the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Mr Sameh Shoukry, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

14-12-2021 12:55

Interval before COVID-19 booster dose reduced to five months and two weeks

As part of the efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Health decided, following approval by the Council of Ministers on 13 December 2021, to reduce the time period for administering the booster/3rd dose of the vaccine in cases of two-dose vaccines, and a 2nd booster dose in cases of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine, to five months and two weeks instead of six months.Interested parties will have the possibility to arrange an appointment for their vaccination vi...

14-12-2021 12:02

Strovolos Post Office closed

The Cyprus Post announces that today, Tuesday 14/12/2021, Strovolos Post Office will remain closed, due to Covid-19 incident.The public is kindly requested to show the relevant understanding and temporarily visit other Post Offices in Lefkosia to be served as well.(MV/ECHR)

14-12-2021 11:15

Photo Album - PoR – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, Mr Sameh Shoukry, at the Presidential Palace, Lefkosia.

14-12-2021 08:44

High concentrations of dust in the air today

High concentrations of dust are observed in the air today, Tuesday 14 December 2021, 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 h...

13-12-2021 20:15

Address by the President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades at the inauguration of the new building of the Embassy of the State of Qatar

I am delighted to join you this evening on the occasion of the National Day of the State of Qatar, as well as the inauguration of the new Qatari Embassy in Nicosia.The National Day of Qatar, also known as Founder's Day, celebrates the rise of Sheikh Jassem as the father and founder of the State of Qatar and it is a pleasure to honour the history and identity of Qatar and to commemorate those who have worked and continue to work to make Qatar a great nation.Over the past years, political and...

13-12-2021 19:51

Photo Album - Minister of Foreign Affairs – Foreign Affairs Council of the EU

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Nikos Christodoulides at Foreign Affairs Council of the EU, Brussels.

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