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31-03-2021 10:30
Operation of rapid antigen testing units in remote areas
In view of today’s final decision of the Council of Ministers for the re-opening of Gymnasiums, with the physical presence of students on Friday, 2nd April, it is reminded that students will have to undergo a rapid antigen test before returning to their schools. The students can undergo a rapid test offered free of charge through the program by the Ministry of Health, or at an approved private clinical laboratory at their own expense.For the convenience of residents of remote areas and commu...
31-03-2021 09:15
Volunteerism Commissioner to participate in conference of Youth Delegates of the International Non-Governmental Organizations of the Council of Europe
The Commissioner for Volunteerism and Non-Governmental Organizations, Mr Yiannis Yiannaki, will participate in the online conference of Youth Delegates of the International Non-Governmental Organizations of the Council of Europe, which will take place today, Wednesday, March 31st 2021, with the subject ‘’how the COVID-19 pandemic affected societies and the disruption of everyday life, in relation to civil society and Non-Governmental Organizations’’.Activists and organizations at the forefro...
30-03-2021 19:03
The Vaccination Portal remains available until March 31st for patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Severe Obesity
Within the framework of the implementation of the National Vaccination Plan against COVID-19, the focus in April will be on the vaccination coverage of individuals who fall within the groups with an increased risk for serious illness.Specifically, the appointment scheduling procedure is in progress, through the Vaccination Portal, for people with type I Diabetes Mellitus and type II Diabetes Mellitus who take insulin, with Diabetes Mellitus and macrovascular and/or microvascular complication...
30-03-2021 15:38
Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 31 March 2021
Aiming at the continuous surveillance of the community and the workplaces, the free programmes of rapid antigen testing of the general population and employees are in progress.For the smooth and safe operation of businesses that have been activated according to the Decrees, employers in businesses, as well as the Heads of Departments/Services in the public and wider public sector, are obliged to coordinate the rapid testing of the employees, so that the mandatory weekly testing of the person...
30-03-2021 14:41
Rapid antigen tests for Gymnasium students
In view of the proposal of the Ministers of Health and Education to the Council of Ministers for the re-opening of the Gymnasiums with the physical presence of students on 2nd of April, and its expected approval at today’s session, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth calls on parents/guardians of Gymnasium students to ensure that students undergo a rapid antigen test either at the testing units operating free of charge in all districts or in an approved private clinical labor...
29-03-2021 16:48
Rapid antigen testing for employees and the general population – Testing units 30 March 2021
Aiming at the continuous surveillance of the community and the workplaces, the free programmes of rapid antigen testing of the general population and employees are in progress.For the smooth and safe operation of businesses that have been activated according to the Decrees, employers in businesses, as well as the Heads of Departments/Services in the public and wider public sector, are obliged to coordinate the rapid testing of the employees, so that the mandatory weekly testing of the person...
29-03-2021 14:50
Statement by the Minister of Finance, Mr Constantinos Petrides, at the European Investment Bank Annual Press Conference
It is with great pleasure that I welcome the Vice President of the European Investment Bank, Ms Pavlova, and her team, at the European Investment Bank (EIB) Annual Press Conference for the presentation of EIB’s activities and results for Cyprus in 2020.EIB has consistently been one of the most important and reliable partner of Cyprus. Since the start of operations in Cyprus, financing obtained by EIB amounted to around €4.5bn. Especially after the financial crisis of 2013, EIB has supported ...
29-03-2021 14:19
Imports, Sales and Stocks of Petroleum Products: February 2021
Annual change in sales -35,1%In February 2021, the total sales of petroleum products amounted to 84.216 tonnes, recording a decrease of 35,1% compared to February 2020. A fall was observed in the provisions of aviation kerosene by 80,4%, as well as in the sales of motor gasoline by 20,9% and road diesel by 1,6%. As far as the sales from filling stations are specifically concerned, these have registered a fall of 14,2% to 49.414 tonnes.The total sales of petroleum products in February 2021 c...
29-03-2021 13:41
European Statistics Competition
National Phase – Results The Statistical Service, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth, the University of Cyprus and the Cyprus Statistical Society announce the completion of the National Phase of the European Statistical Competition 2020-21.Participation in the national phase of the competition was open to all secondary-age students who were studying at any officially recognized educational institution of Cyprus. Students participated in teams of 2 to 3 pupils and each team ...
29-03-2021 13:26
Photo Album - Transport Minister holds Press conference to present commemorative stamp for the 50th anniversary of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society
The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr Yiannis Karousos, holds a Press conference on the presentation of the commemorative stamp for the 50th anniversary of the Cyprus Anti-Cancer Society, at “ARODAPHNOUSA” Palliative Care Centre, Lefkosia.
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