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26-11-2021 21:13
Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Annual Christmas Gala Dinner of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Cyprus-Russian Business Association, in Lemesos
It is a great pleasure to join you all tonight at the annual Christmas Gala Dinner hosted by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Cyprus-Russian Business Association.To this end, please allow me to extend the sincere appreciation of my Government and me personally for your invaluable contribution in strengthening the economic ties between Cyprus and Russia, as well as your vital role in creating new investment synergies and promoting our country as a competitive business centr...
26-11-2021 20:38
Imports, sales and stocks of petroleum products: October 2021
Annual change in sales +25,2% In October 2021, the total sales of petroleum products amounted to 132.329 tonnes, recording a rise of 25,2% compared to October 2020. An increase was observed in the provisions of aviation kerosene (141,6%) and marine gasoil (21,0%), as well as in the sales of kerosene (130,8%), light fuel oil (53,8%), heating gasoil (39,7%), liquefied petroleum gases (15,3%), heavy fuel oil (12,1%) and asphalt (10,1%). A small decrease was recorded in the sales of road diesel ...
26-11-2021 20:12
Census of Population and Housing 2021
Housing units and population enumerated up to 15 November 2021 The Census of Population and Housing 2021 has begun on the 1st of October 2021 and is currently in progress. The purpose of the Census is the complete and accurate geographical coverage of the population, housing units and institutions in the Government controlled areas.The data collection is carried out by trained enumerators, through personal or telephone interviews with the use of tablets, or by the completion of a paper que...
26-11-2021 18:29
Entry to the Republic restricted due to new SARS-COV-2 virus strain
Taking into consideration data arising regarding the new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 Β.1.1.529 virus that was traced to Botswana and which is alarming due to the large number of mutations it presents, and in order to safeguard public health, the Ministry of Health informs that as of today, November 26, 2021:The arrival and/or entry to the Republic is prohibited for any person, who within 14 days prior to arrival to the Republic has either visited, or passed through the following countries:So...
26-11-2021 14:45
Rapid antigen testing units – 27 November 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...
26-11-2021 13:36
Speech by the Minister of Defence, Mr Charalambos Petrides, at the dinner for the participants of the conference "The Future of European Defence and Security"
It is my great honour and pleasure to welcome you to this conference, co-organised by the Ministry of Foreign affairs, the Ministry of Defence, the Cyprus Office of the European Parliament, the European Security and Defence College and the European Citizens Association. As you know, “The Future of European Security and Defence” is taking place in the context of the Conference on the Future of Europe. As such, it aims to help ensure that EU citizens are better able to participate in the proces...
26-11-2021 13:27
Clarifications by the Ministry of Health on the new measures to contain the pandemic
The Ministry of Health would like to clarify that:1) As of 29 November, the age limit for wearing a mask is reduced to 6 years, in all areas where the protective mask is required.• The decision also includes primary schools, excluding children aged 6 who attend pre-primary schools. Outside school, children should wear a mask in all places where a protective mask is mandatory under the decrees.• Persons with a loss of consciousness or unable to remove their mask without help due to severe m...
26-11-2021 13:00
Address by the President of the House of Representatives, Ms Annita Demetriou, at the event held on the “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!” initiative
I welcome you to the House of Representatives and thank you warmly for accepting the invitation for this event, which is taking place for a cause of utmost significance in today’s society. The UN Secretary General’s campaign “UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women” is a commendable initiative for the support of women’s rights and the goal of eradication of gender-based violence. The campaign marks the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, running from the 25th of November to...
26-11-2021 11:33
Announcement by the Cyprus Post regarding fraud through emails
The Cyprus Post informs the public that messages that have been send through emails for tax payment to Cyprus Post, are fake.The Cyprus Post has no involvement and urges the public to ignore these messages.(MV/ECHR)
26-11-2021 09:27
New publications by the Office of the Law Commissioner
The Office of the Law Commissioner has recently published the following editions: Ο περί Συσκευών Αερολυμάτων (Αεροζόλ) Νόμος του 2014 – (Ενοποίηση στην Ελληνική) – ΓΕΝ – Ν.39The Protection of Health (Control of Smoking) Law, 2017 – (English translation) – ΓΕΝ(Α) – L.161(NG/SCH)
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