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03-06-2021 11:35
Requirement to possess a SafePass in indoor spaces
Following the re-opening of establishments/businesses as of 1st June, within the framework of the strategy for the gradual restart of the economy and social activity, and to ensure the safest possible activity of citizens, it is reminded that the possession of a SafePass is required for indoor spaces.It is noted that in case of a check by authorized officers, persons aged 12 and over are obliged to possess and present a SafePass, during their presence in the following businesses/establishmen...
03-06-2021 11:05
Photo Album - Foreign Affairs Minister – Inspection of construction works at Cyprus Centre for Land, Open Seas and Port Security CYCLOPS
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, inspects the progress of the construction works for the facilities of the Cyprus Centre for Land, Open Seas and Port Security CYCLOPS, together with the United States Ambassador to Cyprus, Ms Judith Garber, and the Mayor of Larnaka, Mr Andreas Vyras, in Larnaka.
02-06-2021 16:11
Rapid antigen testing units – 3 June 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 rapid antigen testing...
02-06-2021 15:11
Photo Album - Health Minister, Health Insurance Organisation Chairman and Cyprus Patients’ Associations Federation Secretary at a press conference on the occasion of the two-year anniversary of the implementation of GeSY
The Minister of Health, Mr Constantinos Ioannou, together with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Health Insurance Organisation, Mr Thomas Antoniou, and the Secretary of the Cyprus Patients’ Associations Federation, Mr Pampos Papadopoulos, gives a press conference on the occasion of the two-year anniversary of the implementation of GeSY, at the Press and Information Office.
01-06-2021 19:19
Photo Album - Foreign Minister – Event within the framework of the Conference on the Future of Europe
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, participates in a public discussion with young people on the Future of Europe, at ‘1888 Events Hall’, in Lefkosia.
01-06-2021 19:05
European Statistics Competition video winners
The co-organisers of the European Statistics Competition is excited to announce the results of the European Statistics Competition (ESC) 2021, which was held in the school year 2020-2021.Over 11.000 students from 16 countries signed up for the fourth edition of this statistical literacy contest.After a tough national phase, the winning teams in each participating country took part in the European final. They were asked to make a two-minute video on the topic of misinformation. Contestants h...
01-06-2021 15:13
Rapid antigen testing units – 2 June 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 rapid antigen testing...
01-06-2021 15:01
Photo Album – Agriculture, Justice Ministers – Protocol for the investigation of animal welfare complaints
The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mr Costas Kadis, and the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Ms Emily Yiolits, co-sign the "Protocol for the investigation of complaints regarding animal welfare issues" at the Ministry of Agriculture.
01-06-2021 13:21
Turnover Index of Retail Trade except of Motor Vehicles: March 2021
Yearly change+8,6% in value and +10,6% in volumeThe Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade for March increased by 8,6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 1). For the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade increased by 10,6% compared to the corresponding month of the previous year (Table 2).For the period January-March 2021 the value index is estimated to have recorded a decrease of 2,0% and the volume index an increase of 0,5% compared to the same p...
01-06-2021 13:16
Turnover Value Index in Services: 1st Quarter 2021
The Turnover Value Index during the first quarter of 2021 recorded decreases in the sectors of accommodation and food service activities (-41,2%), administrative and support service activities (-11,3%) and professional, scientific and technical activities (-5,3%), while an increase was recorded in the sector of information and communication (4,9%) compared to the corresponding quarter of 2020. Table 1 Code NACE Rev. 2 Sector of Economic ActivityIndex(2015=...
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