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12-11-2021 18:30
The President of the Republic participated in the Conference on Libya in Paris
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, participated, today, in the International Conference on Libya in Paris at the invitation of the President of France, Mr Emmanuel Macron.During his speech at the Conference, President Anastasiades noted that what is happening in Libya affects first and foremost the Libyan people, but at the same time, it also has a great impact on the neighbouring countries and regional stability.The President of the Republic noted that since he, himself,...
12-11-2021 16:37
Rapid antigen testing units – 13 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...
12-11-2021 13:22
COVID-19: EMA recommends authorisation of two monoclonal antibody medicines
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has recommended authorising Ronapreve (casirivimab/imdevimab) and Regkirona (regdanvimab) for COVID-19.The Committee recommended authorising Ronapreve for treating COVID-19 in adults and adolescents (from 12 years of age and weighing at least 40 kilograms) who do not require supplemental oxygen and who are at increased risk of their disease becoming severe.Ronapreve can also be used for preventing COVID-19 in people aged 12 years and older weighing at ...
12-11-2021 07:47
Photo Album - PoR, First Lady – Official dinner
Τhe President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, and the First Lady, Ms Andri Anastasiades, at the official dinner hosted by the President of the French Republic, Mr Emmanuel Macron, at the Presidential Palace, in Paris.
11-11-2021 20:36
Photo Album - PoR – Paris Peace Forum
Τhe President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the 4th Paris Peace Forum, at Grande Halle de la Villette, in Paris.
11-11-2021 14:59
Rapid antigen testing units – 12 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...
11-11-2021 14:59
The Medieval Castles of Pafos and Larnaka, and the Cyprus Museum will be lit blue by the Department of Antiquities for the World Diabetes Day
The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces that on Sunday, 14th of November 2021, the Medieval Castles of Pafos and Larnaka, as well as the Cyprus Museum at Lefkosia, will be lit blue, as part of the World Diabetes Day, to help increase solidarity towards our fellow men and women, who suffer from this condition.The Department of Antiquities, as always, stands together with all citizens, as our cultural heritage is the link between the past ...
11-11-2021 13:41
Video message by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Paris Peace Forum – “Mind The Gaps: Closing the Action Gap on Health and Economic Recovery”
The gap which will be addressed first is the one on health and economic recovery. A year and a half since its onset, the Covid-19 reality has brought some major changes to our way of life. But as we are trying to return to normality, health and economic recovery remain central for a forward-looking agenda. Because without effectively protecting public health, and a broad-based economic expansion around the world, it would be difficult to address other challenges, such as the fields of empl...
11-11-2021 13:27
Government Employment by Category: October 2021
Total Employment: 53.008In October 2021 total government employment increased by 495 persons (0,9%) in comparison to the corresponding month of 2020 and reached 53.008 persons. Permanent staff decreased by 641 persons (-2,4%), from 26.966 to 26.325 persons. Casual staff increased by 1.235 persons (7,2%) and reached 18.325 persons compared to 17.090 persons in October 2020. Compared to October 2020 an increase is observed in all three categories, with the highest in Education staff (3,1%)....
10-11-2021 18:05
Photo Album - PoR – Meeting on migration issue
Τhe President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, presides over a meeting with the participation of the competent Ministers and representatives of entities to discuss the migration issue, at the Presidential Palace.
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