The Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance would like to inform that, according to the Law on the Operation of Shops and Terms of Employment of Staff, all the General shops will have to remain closed on Friday, 1st of May 2020. Furthermore, Specialised Shops that are going to operate on that day will […]
The Ministry of Health in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance has compiled the following guides concerning employee groups that are expected to reactivate during the 1st and 2nd phase of the gradual lifting of restrictions and were communicated today. These are currently available in Greek but translated documents are expected. Full details […]
Through the Press and Information office additional guidelines have been provided with regards to the use of protection masks by the Ministry of Health. In the context of the measures of individual protection and precaution of Public Health, the use of a mask is a complementary measure and does not replace the application of other […]
Read MoreMask Usage – Where and by Whom should it be used – Ministry of Health
A summary of the key points of the President of the Republic’s speech is shared below: In yesterday’s Ministerial Meeting and taking into account the recommendations of both the medical team, the European Commission and the World Health Organization the first two phases of the gradual relaxation of measures were agreed: FIRST PHASE ECONOMIC SECTOR […]
Read MorePresident’s Speech on the gradual relaxation of the measures taken to address COVID-19
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, in the framework of the process of repatriation of Cypriot citizens and with a view to facilitate communication between those eligible to return home, announces the operation of a new telephone centre. Through the telephone centre, those entitled to return will be contacted to confirm their interest to […]
Read MoreNew Telephone Centre to operate for citizens who will be repatriated
The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection has reverted with regards to the use of Thermal Cameras as follows: “In the context of COVID-19, the Office of the Personal Data Protection Commissioner receives, on a daily basis, questions regarding the legality of the installation and operation of various applications and measures such as the use of […]
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A short news summary: Extension of the flight suspension until Sunday, May 17, 2020 The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces that the Council of Ministers, at its meeting yesterday, April 23, 2020, decided to extend the suspension of flights which was issued in the amending Decree by the Minister of Transport, Communications and […]
A latest update on the decisions taken by the Ministerial Council today April 23rd based on the Minister of Labour Mrs. Zeta Emilianidou’s recommendations: For the purpose of payment of the special unemployment benefit, the insurable income to be taken into account will be based on 2018 insurable earning as well as January 2020 stated earnings. […]
Read MoreAdditional Support Measures announced by the Ministerial Council today April 23rd, 2020
Following a decision by the Council of Ministers, dated 8 April 2020, and a statement by the President of the Republic, the Ministry of Health would like to announce that as of tomorrow, 24 April 2020, it will begin random sample tests of 800 persons among the general public in Cyprus. The purpose of the […]
Read MoreGovernment begins random sample tests of 800 persons among the general public
Further to our previous communications with respect to new VAT related measures we reach out once again with the most updated and, from what it appears, final position of the Ministry of Finance and Tax Department concerning VAT compliance and payment of VAT due by businesses. Summary As per the latest Regulatory Administrative Act, published in the […]
Read MoreNew VAT Decree on VAT Returns submission and payments – Courtesy of EY