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28-05-2022 10:25
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 29 May 2022
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, as of 15 May 2022, it is recommended that all citizens, regardless of vaccination history, undergo a self-test or Rapid test once a week.According to the Ministerial Decision, all groups of citizens may be served through the mobile rapid antigen testing units free of charge, regardless of their vaccination history. The Rapid Antigen Testing Units of the Ministry of Health operate only on Saturdays and Sundays, conducting sample testing for ...
27-05-2022 20:40
Photo Album - PoR – Unveiling of the bust of Amerikos Argyriou
The President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, unveils the bust of the doctor Amerikos Argyriou, at Molos, in Lemesos.
27-05-2022 19:51
Keynote speech by OSCE PA Vice President Mrs Irene Charalambides at the International Conference on Combating Corruption Defending Democracy: The role of National Parliaments
Dear Colleagues,Corruption is more than a threat to democracy. It is more than an ethical issue. Corruptionundermines economic development, violates social justice and erodes trust in state institutions. Citizens bear heavy economic and social costs due to corrupt practices.Being a member of Parliament myself, I place particular focus on the responsibilities of Parliaments in fighting corruption. In our democracies, our fellow citizens look to their Parliamentarians, to the people they hav...
27-05-2022 15:31
Action Plan for the smooth operation of flights and the operation of airports and ports, to be abolished
The Council of Ministers, following a proposal by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, decided at today’s meeting to abolish the Action Plan for the smooth operation of flights and the operation of Cyprus Airports and Ports.Specifically, the Council of Ministers, taking into account the improved epidemiological picture currently prevailing both in Cyprus and globally, has approved the abolition of the existing Action Plan implemented at Larnaka and Pafos Airports and Cyprus P...
27-05-2022 14:43
Announcement by the Ministry of Health on the decisions of the Council of Ministers - 27 May 2022
At today’s meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Health, Mr Michalis Hadjipantela, presented the recommendations of the members of the Advisory Scientific Committee, in relation to the remaining measures against COVID-19. Over the last few weeks, there has been a steady trend in all epidemiological indicators and a further decrease in the number of hospitalised individuals, which raises the need to revise and update the protective measures to contain COVID-19, aiming to increas...
27-05-2022 12:47
Photo Album - OSCE PA Conference – Opening session
Opening session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly International Conference titled “Combating Corruption, Defending Democracy: The Role of National Parliaments”, at the Filoxenia Conference Centre, in Lefkosia.
27-05-2022 12:43
Imports, sales and stocks of petroleum products: April 2022
Annual change in sales +17,5%In April 2022, the total sales of petroleum products amounted to 112.803 tonnes, recording a rise of 17,5% compared to April 2021. An increase was observed in the provisions of aviation kerosene (484,5%) and of marine gasoil (15,5%), as well as in the sales of light fuel oil (69,3%). On the contrary, a decrease was recorded in the sales of kerosene (-82,2%), asphalt (-54,2%), heating gasoil (-31,0%), road diesel (-14,0%) and motor gasoline (-1,7%). As far as the ...
27-05-2022 11:05
Conference on “Combating Corruption, Defending Democracy: The role of National Parliaments”
Welcoming address by H. E. The President of the House of Representatives, Mrs Annita DemetriouFriday, 27 May 2022Your Excellency, the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly,Honorable Ministers,Distinguished Members of the Diplomatic Corps in Cyprus,Dear guests,It is an honour and a great pleasure for the Cyprus House of Representatives to host an International Conference on such an important theme, gathering so many parliamentarians from OSCE participating States and Partners for Co...
27-05-2022 10:50
Rapid Antigen Testing Units – 28 May 2022
Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, as of 15 May 2022, it is recommended that all citizens, regardless of vaccination history, undergo a self-test or Rapid test once a week.According to the Ministerial Decision, all groups of citizens may be served through the mobile rapid antigen testing units free of charge, regardless of their vaccination history. The Rapid Antigen Testing Units of the Ministry of Health operate only on Saturdays and Sundays, conducting sample testing for ...
26-05-2022 14:56
Statement to the Press by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Ioannis Kasoulides, following his meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Mr Sameh Shoukry
Cairo, 26 May 2022I would like to start by thanking my distinguished colleague and my dear friend Sameh, for his kind hospitality today in Cairo. As it is always the case, we had an excellent opportunity to hold an in-depth discussion on the whole spectrum of our strategic partnership, and evaluate progress.Naturally, a significant part of our discussion today was devoted to our prolific bilateral affairs, considering that as Foreign Ministers we are mandated by our esteemed Presidents to l...
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