COVID-19

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, following the Declaration of the President of the Republic and the Decree issued by the Minister of Health on March 23, 2020, announces that the Public Transport Companies which have the exclusive right to carry passengers on their geographical area, will not carry any passengers who do not […]

Read MoreAnnouncement by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works – Passengers using the public transport must have in their possession the necessary documents

The Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance has launched a special website www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy. The website: Detailed information about the Support Program Connects with webpages that will be created for e-submission of applications Utilizes digital channels of communication and customer service. Includes FAQs that will be dynamically updated. The website www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy  is operational as of Tuesday, 24/02/2020, and […]

Read MoreAnnouncement Ministry of Labour – Special Website for the Support Program to combat COVID-19

The Ministry of Health, in order to ensure that citizens have unhindered access to health services, reminds citizens of the procedure to follow in case of COVID-19 symptoms: If a citizen is experiencing suspicious symptoms related to the coronavirus, he or she should contact by phone their Personal Medical Practitioner, who will give him or […]

Read MoreMinistry of Health Announcement – Access to Health Services for Detection of COVID-19

Today’s announcement by the Ministry of Labour with regards to permits of foreign nationals as also seen on https://www.pio.gov.cy/ανακοινωθέντα-άρθρο.html?id=12866#flat. “The Department of Labor announces that as part of the measures taken to limit the spread of Coronavirus,  existing aliens employment permits will renew automatically for one (1) year and the relevant approvals will be sent to […]

Read MoreMinistry of Labour – Automatic Renewal of Foreign Persons Employment Permits

Please find attached the relevant forms as downloaded from the Ministry of Finance at http://mof.gov.cy/en/press-office/announcements/610/?ctype=ar. We are expecting forms in English as well as confirmed by the government ministers. DOCUMENT A relates to the transport of employees and should be provided signed by the employers/supervisors to employees who will be going to work based the work schedule […]

Read MoreLatest Update – Restrictions on citizens’ movements to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Cyprus

In the context of the measures taken by the Government to support companies / businesses affected by the restrictive measures imposed to limit the spread of Coronavirus, the Department of Registrar of Companies announces the following: 4th Companies Compliance Campaign for Registration of Due Annual Reports: – The process of three months in advance publication […]

Read MoreRegistrar of Companies and Measures for supporting companies affected by the Coronavirus

The Ministry of Health has announced the following with regards to the approved method of COVID-19 testing and work on a list of approved labs for detection on March 23rd : After Consultation with the Association of Clinical Laboratories Directors, Biomedical and Clinical laboratory Scientists, the Ministry of Health announces that valid method for the […]

Read MoreMinistry of Health Announcement – Laboratory testing to detect COVID-19

As per decree of the Minister of Health Minister of Health Decree March 23rd 2020 in Greek (in Greek), the following regulations have been now approved: Unnecessary movements are prohibited as of 1800hrs March 24th until 1800hrs April 13th apart from the following occasions: 1. Transportation to and from the office for work purposes 2. Absolutely […]

Read MoreMinister of Health’s Decree – Summary in ENGLISH

The President of the Republic Mr. Nicos Anastasiades addressed the people of Cyprus on the issue of Coronavirus I am aware that the whole of humanity is living under unprecedented challenging conditions. I am also aware that what concerns us all, is how we can effectively confront an unprecedented worldwide threat against the health or […]

Read MoreFull text of the President’s speech – Official Translation

The Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance announces that it is proceeding with new arrangement for the payment of dues for February 2020 salaries which will need to be carried out by March 31st 2020 through the webpage of JCCSMART. The above arrangements aims to remove the possibility of a high volume of persons […]

Read MoreThe Ministry of Labour announces new arrangements for February 2020 salary contributions payments