Cookies management by TermsFeed Cookie Consent
Recent News

Press Releases

29-01-2021 13:36

Index of Industrial Output Prices: December 2020 (Annual Change -4,3%)

The Index of Industrial Output Prices for December 2020 reached 99,8 units (base 2015=100), recording an increase of 0,1% compared to November 2020. Compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, the index recorded a decrease of 4,3%. For the period January-December 2020, the index showed a decrease of 2,5% compared to the corresponding period of 2019.In December 2020 compared to November 2020, the index remained stable in the sectors of mining and quarrying and electricity suppl...

29-01-2021 13:11

Presentation by the Deputy Government Spokesman, Mr Panayiotis Sentonas, on the Government's Plan for Combating Corruption

The Deputy Government Spokesman, Mr Panayiotis Sentonas, made, today, 29 January 2021, a detailed presentation on the Government's Plan for Combating Corruption, in the framework of a press conference held at the Presidential Palace.For the presentation in English press here.

29-01-2021 12:28

COVID-19 vaccine safety update for Comirnaty

Marketing authorisation holder: BioNTech Manufacturing GmbHKey MessagesThe latest safety data for this vaccine are in line with the known side effect profile, and the related reviews are presented in this update.Reports of suspected severe allergic reaction have not identified new aspects regarding the nature of this known side effect.No specific safety concern has been identified for vaccine use in frail elderly individuals.  The benefits of Comirnaty in preventing COVID-19 continue to ...

29-01-2021 12:26

Clarification of Comirnaty dosage interval

EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has updated the product information for the COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty to clarify its position on the interval between the first and second dose.The product information (section 4.2 and package leaflet) now recommends the administration of the second dose 3 weeks after the first dose. Previously, the product information stated that the interval should be “at least 21 days”.The product information (section 5.1) already states that the participants whose...

29-01-2021 12:23

First COVID-19 vaccine safety update published

Today EMA has released its first safety update on a COVID-19 vaccine – Comirnaty. It concludes that safety data collected on Comirnaty use in vaccination campaigns is consistent with the known safety profile of the vaccine, and no new side effects were identified.The safety update reflects data collected and assessed since Comirnaty’s authorisation, including data from EudraVigilance (the EU’s centralised database of suspected side effects) and data received from other sources, including the...

29-01-2021 12:19

Photo Album - Presentation of the Government's Plan for Combating Corruption

The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, together with the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Ms Emily Yiolitis, and the Deputy Government Spokesman, Mr Panayiotis Sentonas, presents the Government's Plan for Combating Corruption, at the Presidential Palace.

29-01-2021 09:04

Operation of Post Offices during the following week, due to health measures

Between 1 and 5 February 2021, the Lakatamia Post Office will only perform delivery of registered mail and small packets, as well as the delivery of mail into P.O. Boxes.Moreover, the Tseri Post Office will be open only on Tuesday and Thursday, 2 and 4 February 2021.We ask the public to show the relevant understanding  and we urge it to temporarily visit other Post Offices in Lefkosia to be served.EH/II

28-01-2021 20:11

Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, on issues related to the combat against corruption

At times when a leader is being judged or criticized, the first to be informed about what is being attributed to him are none other than you, the citizens, who have given me the mandate and to whom I am primarily accountable.This is why I thought that before the new measures and the anti-corruption strategy were announced, I could not help but comment on the current situation in Cyprus.And, of course, not in order to deny the existence of the phenomenon of corruption, a phenomenon that has ...

28-01-2021 14:32

Industrial Production Index: November 2020

In November 2020, the Industrial Production Index reached 121,1 units (base 2015=100), recording a decrease of 4,1% compared to November 2019. For the period January – November 2020, the index recorded a decrease of 8,4% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.The sector of manufacturing registered a decrease of 5,0% compared to November 2019 and a decrease of 8,4% compared to the period January – November 2019. Comparing November 2020 with the corresponding month of the p...

28-01-2021 14:05

Vaccination Portal to be made available to citizens over the age of 86 as of 29 January – New appointments as of 1st February

As part of the implementation of the National Vaccination Plan for COVID-19, the Ministry of Health announces that as of Friday 29 January, 2021 at 9 am, the Vaccination Portal will be available for appointments for people over the age of 86 who have not been vaccinated in the previous period, or have not already arranged an appointment.The Vaccination Portal remains open for appointments today for people over the age of 88. Yesterday, 850 appointments were arranged for vaccination by people...

Archive