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The implication on Cybersecurity from the increased proportion of our staff working from Home

Due to the latest global/local developments, many companies have switched to a work from home model which poses risks. Traditional anti-virus solutions are unable to protect users against sophisticated or advanced persistent threat (APT) attacks. To keep endpoints safe, a solution must quickly analyze and respond to such threats. Cybercriminals are exploiting the coronavirus situation […]

Announcement by Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver

We have received an announcement from Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver as translated follows: Public Service at the Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver In continuance of the announcements provided by the department on 13/03/20 and 16/03/20 as part of the measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 please be […]

Ministry of Health Announcement: CORRECT WAY TO CONTACT THE AUTHORITIES FOR INVESTIGATION OF CORONAVIRUS CASES

Please note here below and Announcement from the Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health, needing to ensure the smooth and uninterrupted flow of lab tests for citizens who under clinical and epidemiological criteria need to undertake these, reminds the General Public of the process that has to be followed: 1. Citizens with respiratory infection […]

Foreign Ministry announcement on the Issuance of Certificates for Entry into the Republic of Cyprus

OFFICIAL TRANSLATION Foreign Ministry announcement on the Issuance of Certificates by Diplomatic Missions Abroad for Entry into the Republic of Cyprus The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces that citizens falling under the exemptions set forth in paragraph 2a.i and 2a.ii of the Infectious Diseases Decree (No. 5) on the Determination of Measures to Prevent the […]

Statement on Flight Cessation from specific countries as of 21/03/20 for 14 days

Statements made by the Minister of Health after the meeting of the inter-ministerial committee presided by the President of the Republic, at the Presidential Palace 1) Flights from the following countries to the airports of Larnaka and Pafos will be banned as of 3 a.m. on 21 March 2020 for a period of 14 days […]

FISCAL SUPPORT PROGRAM COMBATING THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 By Ministry of Finance

THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION produced internally by the Association, from the formal communique in Greek. On Sunday March 15th, the Ministry of Finance announced measures to protect businesses, employees and risk groups. A summary of the plan is detailed below: A- SUPPORT OF THE PROTECTION NETWORK OF EMPLOYEES AND VULNERABLE GROUPS 1) “Special Leave” […]

Latest Announcement by the The Cyprus Post Authorities

The Cyprus Post informs the public that due to the coronavirus outbreak many airlines have suspended their flights to and from Cyprus. Therefore, and until further notice the acceptance and dispatch of postal items to the following countries is suspended, as well ː 1. ALBANIA 2. AUSTRALIA 3. AUSTRIA 4. BOSNIA 5. CHINA 6. CROATIA […]

Latest Announcement from the State Health Services Organization (SHSO)

In brief, the following measures are undertaken with regards to the operations of Public Health Services as communicated on March 16th . The formal communique in Greek has been unofficially translated, as follows:- 1. General Rules • No visits allowed • Continuance of Disinfection measures • For non-urgent already-programmed appointments patients will only visit after […]

Central Bank of Cyprus Announcement on Effect of ECB Decisions on Cyprus Banking System

Central Bank Announcement in Greek read the full article here Key measures in Brief: 1.Provision of additional liquidity to banks aimed at providing improved banking facilities with a view to supporting in particular small and medium-sized enterprises. 2. Extension of the Quantitative Easing Program which should affect positively the cost of loans 3. Temporary release […]