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06-12-2021 10:04

Photo Album – The Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy holds a press conference on the work of the Deputy Ministry during 2020-21

The Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Mr Kyriakos Kokkinos, holds a press conference on the work of the Deputy Ministry during 2020-21, as well as on the presentation of the scheduled main policies and actions, at the Presidential Palace.

05-12-2021 13:06

Rapid antigen testing units – 6 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, as of the 18th of October, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 and above must hold one of the following:1.   Certificate of full vaccination.2.   Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.3.   Certificate of a PCR negative test or a negative rapid antigen test result, valid for 72 hours.According to the Ministe...

04-12-2021 14:53

Photo Album - Foreign Affairs Minister – Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, at a meeting with the Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, Mr Yang Jiechi, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

04-12-2021 14:25

Address by the Presidential Commissioner, Mr Photis Photiou, at the decoration of the “Missing Persons Christmas Tree”, in the UK

Christmas is a season of meaning and traditions, celebrating the birth of Christ. It is a moment to reflect also on our blessings and seek ways to make life better for those around us. As Tom Baker (the English writer and actor) wisely said “Some Christmas tree ornaments do a lot more than glitter and glow, they represent a gift of love given a long time ago.” Today is a day of hope for peace. A day full of universal messages.Dear friends,The gratitude and appreciation we have for the sup...

04-12-2021 13:26

The President of the Republic received the Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs of China

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, received today, at the Presidential Palace, the Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs of China, Mr Yang Jiechi.The President held a meeting with Mr Yang Jiechi followed by expanded talks between the delegations of the two countries.In his welcoming remarks, President Anastasiades said that Μr Jiechi’s visit to Cyprus «is taking place following ...

04-12-2021 12:21

Rapid antigen testing units – 5 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, as of the 18th of October, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 and above must hold one of the following:1.   Certificate of full vaccination.2.   Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.3.   Certificate of a PCR negative test or a negative rapid antigen test result, valid for 72 hours.According to the Ministe...

04-12-2021 10:18

Photo Album - PoR – Pope Francis’ departure

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades at a farewell ceremony before Pope Francis’ departure to Athens, at Larnaka Airport.

03-12-2021 19:00

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to the statement by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey of 2.12.2021

In response to the Statement made on 2 December 2021 by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, concerning the Decision of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus with regard to the licensing of exploration Block 5 to the Consortium ExxonMobil and Qatar Petroleum, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus notes the following:The aforementioned statement demonstrates, yet again, Turkey’s utter disregard for conventional and customary International Law, ...

03-12-2021 16:39

Pope Francis prays with immigrants, at the Catholic Church of the Holy Cross, in Cyprus

Dear Brothers and Sisters,It is a great joy to be here with you and to conclude my visit to Cyprus with this prayer meeting. I thank Patriarchs Pizzaballa and Béchara Raï, and Ms. Elisabeth of Caritas. I greet with affection and gratitude the representatives of the different Christian confessions present in Cyprus.I want to say, from my heart, a big “thanks” to you, the young migrants who offered your testimonies. I received copies of them in advance, about a month ago. They made a great im...

03-12-2021 14:38

Announcement by the Ministry of Interior regarding Pope Francis’ visit to Cyprus

Pope Francis’ visit to Cyprus is a historic moment for our country, but also a milestone in the relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the Holy See. This visit coincides with a period when the Republic of Cyprus is facing a vast number of challenges both at a national and international level.The Ministry of Interior would like to express its sincere thanks to the significant initiative of Pope Francis and the Holy See, of relocating 50 immigrants from Cyprus to the Vatican. Among them,...

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