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29-05-2020 14:37
Museums, Archaeological Sites and Ancient Monuments will re-open to the public on the 1st of June
The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces that Museums, Archaeological Sites and Ancient Monuments will re-open to the public on the 1st of June 2020. They will operate with all the safety measures in place, as instructed by the Ministry of Health, such as alcoholic antiseptic solutions placed at the entrance of each Museum/ Archaeological Site, marked safe routes will be placed for visitors to follow and the staff will ensure that social distanc...
29-05-2020 12:40
Republic of Cyprus ready to welcome foreign visitors
Cyprus is now ready to welcome travellers from various countries. Having successfully dealt with the Covid-19 epidemic, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Transport and the Deputy Minister of Tourism are addressing foreign travel agents, tour operators, and airlines informing them of specific guidelines and strict inspections in place, in order to welcome foreign visitors to Cyprus.To read the letter signed by the Μinisters, as well as further information regarding travelling to Cyprus, click...
28-05-2020 13:04
Presentation of the new support package for the economy by the Minister of Finance Mr. Constantinos Petrides
In the face of this ordeal our country is going through, which is not only about health but also about the economy, we had from the beginning given assurances that the Government will stand by its citizens, workers and enterprises.We acted in time and without delay and already a large package for the support of the economy is unfolding, which includes over 60 measures with a cost estimated at nearly 1,2bn euros.By comparison to the size and capability of our economy, this support package is...
28-05-2020 11:08
Minister of Energy: The Council of Ministers has approved the proposal for the ratification law of the bilateral agreement on the EastMed pipeline
Statements by the Minister of Energy following the meeting of the Council of MinistersThe President of the Republic Nicos Anastassiades today chaired a meeting of the Council of Ministers at the Presidential Palace. Speaking after the meeting, the Minister of Energy Mr. Giorgos Lakkotrypis told journalists that the “Council of Ministers at its morning meeting approved, among other things, the proposal for the ratification law of the bilateral agreement on the EastMed pipeline.The agreement ...
27-05-2020 21:11
Address by the President of the Republic Mr. Nicos Anastasiades regarding the measures taken to support the employees and the economy
When in the previous months one address came after the other, regarding harsh measures for combating the pandemic, only one thing was on my mind during the hours of solitary reflection: when would I be able to give back the joy and hope to my fellow citizens.I want to confess that, like you, I have been through difficult times, not only because I missed my loved ones but also and foremost, because of the sense of responsibility towards you all.I knew that however correct or strict and neces...
27-05-2020 11:12
The Cyprus Post accepts applications for Tochni Postal Agency
The Cyprus Post accepts applications of citizens of community of Tochni village to take over the local postal agency in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, as well as the delivery of mail, with a remuneration of €230,00 on a monthly basis.The application deadline is the 12thJune 2020.For further information contact Larnaka District Post Officer at tel. 24802600 – 24802450. (ΙΚ/II)
27-05-2020 10:58
Kaliana Postal Agency
Cyprus Post accepts applications of citizens of community of Kaliana village to take over the local postal agency in the form of assignment of duties and not employment, as well as the delivery of mail, with a remuneration of €180,00 on a monthly basis.Interested people may contact Lefkosia District Post Officer at tel. 22805800 – 22805899. Application deadline is 12th June 2020. (ND/II)
26-05-2020 09:23
Decree on flight ban renewed
With a view to safeguarding and further strengthening, on the part of the Ministry of Communications and Works, the measures that have been taken so far by the Government with the ultimate goal and purpose of protecting citizens and reducing the spread of COVID-19 in our country, a decree has been issued, dated 25.05.2020. With the decree, which has been published in the Cyprus Government Gazette, measures to ban flights are further extended for another eleven days. The Decree shall enter int...
25-05-2020 19:01
Clarifying instructions by the Ministry of Education on the reopening of Private Institutes/Private Educational Centres
Following the announcement by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth (MECSY) dated the 20th May 2020 (ypp10802a) on the reopening of Private Institutes/Private Educational Centres (P.I./P.E.C.) the MECSY hereby reissues the instructions which have been published concerning the safe operation of P.I./P.E.C., with clarifications addressed to those concerned in order to ensure the proper application of health protocols.TO THE OWNERS OF P.T./P.E.C.:1. Every predetermined entry to...
25-05-2020 18:52
No changes to the planning for the reopening of certain businesses and sectors
Following statements to the Press for an evaluation of possible reopening of certain businesses and sectors earlier than initially planned, such as nurseries, gyms, swimming pools, etc., the Minister of Health Mr. Constantinos Ioannou would like to make clear that he has today received in writing the report of the Advisory Scientific Committee (ASC), according to which all activities remain at the same stage as originally determined.It should be noted that the relevant report has been submit...
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