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12-12-2021 12:16
Rapid antigen testing units – 13 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...
12-12-2021 10:05
Departure of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, to Brussels, to participate in the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, travels to Brussels today, where tomorrow, Monday, 13 December 2021, he will take part in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union.Under the current affairs item on the Council's agenda, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Mr Josep Borrell, will present for discussion the options paper for the Union's response to Turkey's illegal actions in the fenced area of Varosha, while, als...
11-12-2021 12:27
Rapid antigen testing units – 12 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...
10-12-2021 15:45
Video message by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Summit for Democracy
Excellency, President Mr Joe Biden,Excellencies,Ladies and Gentlemen,Dear friends,From the outset, I wish to commend the President of the United States, Mr Joe Biden, in undertaking the timely initiative that will allow us, during the deliberations of the Summit for Democracy to exchange views and ideas on fostering, as President Biden mentioned, “a more democratic, equitable, inclusive and sustainable world”.These past two years we have been witness to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the...
10-12-2021 15:10
The Vaccination Portal is available for the arrangement of vaccination appointments with the 2nd dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Ministry of Health announces that as of today, Friday 10 December 2021, the Vaccination Portal will be available for the arrangement of vaccination appointments with the 2nd/booster dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19 for the individuals who were initially vaccinated with this vaccine. Until now, citizens were able to be vaccinated with a 2nd/booster dose without an appointment at the walk-in vaccination centres. Citizens who are interested will be able to choose th...
10-12-2021 14:25
Photo Album - Foreign Affairs Minister – Award Ceremony of the first annual Human Rights Award
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, addresses the Award Ceremony of the first annual Human Rights Award "Stella Soulioti", on the occasion of the International Human Rights Day, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
10-12-2021 13:47
Rapid antigen testing units – 11 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...
10-12-2021 12:45
Foreign Trade Statistics, September 2021 (final data) and October 2021 (provisional data)
The Statistical Service of Cyprus announces the release of final data on the foreign trade of Cyprus for September 2021 and of provisional data for October 2021.FOREIGN TRADE STATISTICS, SEPTEMBER 2021The main developments in the foreign trade of Cyprus in September 2021 were:(a) Total imports of goods (from EU member states and from third countries) amounted to €627,2 ο in September 2021 as compared to €584,2 mn in September 2020, recording an increase of 7,4%.(b) ...
10-12-2021 11:48
Remarks by the Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Ms Natasa Pilides, at the signing ceremony for the Exploration and Production Sharing Contract for Block 5 of the EEZ of the Republic of Cyprus
It is with distinct pleasure that I welcome you all to the Presidential Palace, on the occasion of the signing of the Exploration and Production Sharing Contract and the Hydrocarbons Exploration License for Block 5, of the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Cyprus. I would especially like to greet our friends joining us here this morning from Qatar, the Manager of Qatar Energy’s International Upstream and Exploration, Mr Ali Al-Mana, and his associates.Today’s signing ceremony is the...
10-12-2021 11:16
Photo Album - PoR – Delegation of ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, receives a delegation of ExxonMobil and Qatar Energy, at the Presidential Palace.
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