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28-02-2020 16:15

The Ministry of Health is intensifying control measures for coronavirus infection on passengers from Singapore and Hong Kong

Following on the previous announcements, the Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public that because of the continuing spread of coronavirus infection in countries outside of China despite the fact that instructions from the WHO and ECDC have not yet been changed, the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit of the Ministry of Health has intensified control measures on passengers who have travelled to the following countries within the last 14 days:- Italy, the regions of Lombardy, Venice...

28-02-2020 16:04

Speech by Mr. Constantinos Petrides, Minister of Finance, 4th Lecture of Academic Excellence, Cyprus Theatre Organization, yesterday

It is both an honour and a pleasure to address this 4th Lecture of Academic Excellence.Ι would like to express a very warm welcome to everybody here today, as well as my gratitude to The Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics (CING) and the Cyprus School of Molecular Medicine (CSMM), the postgraduate School of CING, for the great work they are doing.This year, the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics proudly celebrates 30 years of existence and service.30 years of hard work, ...

28-02-2020 12:09

Photo Album – PoR – Ceremony for the appointment of the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Lefkosia

A ceremony for the appointment of the Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy, Mr Kyriacos Kokkinos was performed, on Friday 28 February 2020, at the presence of the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the Presidential Palace, in Lefkosia.

28-02-2020 08:57

Newsroom of the Press and Information Office will be closed on Green Monday

The Newsroom of the Press and Information Office will be closed on Green Monday, 2 March 2020, due to the public holiday.(EK/SCH)

27-02-2020 13:17

Labour Force Survey (LFS): 4th quarter 2019, unemployment 6,3%

According to the results of the Labour Force Survey, the labour force in the 4th quarter of 2019 amounted to 449.784 persons or 62,9% of the population (males 68,8%, females 57,6%) in comparison to 440.765 persons (62,5%) in the corresponding quarter of 2018 (Table 1).The number of employed persons was 421.303 and the employment rate 59,0% (males 64,8%, females 53,5%) in comparison to 407.382 persons (57,8%) in the corresponding quarter of 2018.The number of unemployed persons amounted to 2...

26-02-2020 15:21

The President of the Republic and the President of Bulgaria inaugurated a photographic exhibition organized by the PIO, in Sofia

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, and the President of Bulgaria, Mr Rumen Radev, inaugurated today a photographic exhibition on the 60 years of Diplomatic Relations between Cyprus and Bulgaria, at the Embassy of the Republic in Sofia, organized by the Press and Information Office of the Republic in collaboration with the Embassy.In his address at the ceremony, President Anastasiades said that «it is a great pleasure and a true honour to inaugurate today, in the framework ...

26-02-2020 09:08

Applications for Liopetri postal agency

Cyprus Post accepts applications of citizens of Liopetri municipality and the surrounding areas to take over the delivery of mail of Liopetri in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, with a remuneration of €926,00 on a monthly basis. Interested people may contact Ammochostos / Larnaca District Post Officer at tel. 24802600-24802450. Application deadline: 13 March 2020. (ND/SCH)

26-02-2020 08:29

The President of the Republic attended an official dinner hosted in his honour by the President of Bulgaria

The President of the Republic, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, attended an official dinner hosted in his honour by the President of Bulgaria, Mr. Rumen Radev.In his address at the dinner, President Radev said, among other things, that the discussions the two Presidents had earlier today were fruitful and will render the bilateral relations even stronger in all fields, adding that Cyprus and Bulgaria share the same values and the same culture.“I always admire your wisdom, your openness, your readine...

25-02-2020 18:13

Photo Album - The Minister of Foreign Affairs addresses the plenary of the Human Rights Council, in Geneva

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, addresses the plenary of the Human Rights Council, on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, in Geneva.

25-02-2020 15:58

The President of the Republic met with the President and the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, in Sofia

The President of the Republic Mr Nicos Anastasiades was officially welcomed today by the President of Bulgaria, Mr Rumen Radev, in Sofia, where President Anastasiades is on a two-day official visit.In the morning, the President of the Republic was officially welcomed in a ceremony at the Alexander Nevski Square, where a coat of arms guard was presenting honors.The National Anthems of the two countries were performed and the President laid a wreath at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier.Lat...

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