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TAX Department Announcement on working times for supporting the General Public

The Tax Department informs that, in the context of the implementation of the measures to limit the spread of coronavirus, it has made special arrangements for the service of the public, in order to avoid overcrowding. These special arrangements apply to the period from 18 May 2020 until the end of May 2020 during which, […]

New Ministry of Transport Decree extends the ban on flights until May 28th

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Public Works has extended the ban on flights for another 14 days until May 28th 2020. Flights are still allowed under specific categories: 1. Cargo flights. 2. Flights without passengers to Cyprus so as to transports persons wishing to depart from the Republic of Cyprus. 3. Flights to and […]

Ministry of Labour – Re-submission of E-applications for the Special Plans of the period 13/4/2020 – 12/5/2020 is mandatory

The Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Security announces that the applications for all the Special Plans concerning the period from April 13, 2020 to May 12, 2020 have been uploaded on the special website www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy . It is emphasized that all employers, employers and self-employed persons who are deemed as beneficiaries of the plans […]

Reopening of Schools both Public and Private – Measures by the Ministry of Education

As per Minister of Education announcement HERE in Greek the reopening of the graduating Classes of Lyceums, Technical School and Private Schools (6th form or 7-form format) will resume on May 11th. The classis will be split in Groups of 12 with alternating operation. The first 12-part of the class will attend school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday […]

Renewal of Quarterly Driving Licenses for 2020

The Department of Road Transport, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announces the following, in relation to the renewal of the quarterly traffic licenses of vehicles for 2020 which expired on March 31 of the same year: The last date for renewal of these aforementioned licenses is Tuesday 9/06/2020. Traffic licenses may be renewed for […]

The Council of Ministers has decided to prepare an action plan for the gradual lifting of restrictive measures for flights.

The Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Mr. Giannis Karousos, after the meeting of the Council of Ministers, stated that the Council of Ministers has approved the procedure on the basis of which the Action Plan will be prepared regarding the gradual lifting of restrictive measures for flights by and to the airports of the […]

Ministerial Council Decision – Laboratory testing of population groups is further strengthened

As part of the Government’s policy of strengthening the control of the general population, the Council of Ministers, approved a proposal by the Ministers of Health and Education to conduct a sample survey of 20,000 students and staff in schools across Cyprus. At the same time, it is noted that the program for laboratory testing […]

Minister of Finance Announcement on Additional measures – Aid to Small Businesses and Self-employed, Loans to Businesses and Incentives for Rent-reduction

The Minister of Finance has announced additional measures of targeted support to businesses as well as the agricultural sector as part of the gradual lifting of restrictions. The measures were approved by the Council of Ministers and will be placed for approval by the House of Representatives as the law on the “support of businesses […]

Ministry of Labour Announcement on the Support Plans for the 13/04/20 – 12/5/20 period

Please be advised that the applications for the Special Leave for Child Care, the Special Benefit for Sickness and Special Benefit for the Self-employed have been uploaded on the dedicated webpage www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy . The employee who is eligible as per each plan’s preconditions can fill-in the relevant e-application for the period. It is noted that […]