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2024: A Year Of Booming Growth In Cyprus’ Service Sector

by News Editor
March 6, 2025

According to recent data from Cystat, Cyprus witnessed remarkable growth in its Service Turnover Index during 2024. The year-on-year increase is most notable in the final quarter, showcasing a resurgent economic trend.

Annual Turnover Highlights

The period from January to December saw notable increases across various industries. Administrative and support services led with an impressive 8.9% growth, closely followed by accommodation and food services at 8.2%. Tourism’s Record Earnings are reflective of such growth. Additionally, information and communication technologies rose by 8.0%, while real estate activities marked a 6.5% increase, underlining the island’s diverse economic sphere.

Fourth Quarter Surge

During the fourth quarter, accommodation and food services again took the lead with a 8.9% hike. Not far behind were administrative and support activities with 7.0%, and ICT at 6.5%. Real estate management and professional services also showed solid growth at 5.0% and 3.7% respectively.

For more on Cyprus’ strategic development plans, explore Cyprus Bets On Renewable Hydrogen.

UnitedHealth Removes DEI Mentions From Website Amid Growing Shift In Corporate Policies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM
March 27, 2025

UnitedHealth Group has significantly reduced its public focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by removing related content from its website. 

The reasons for these changes remain unclear, and it’s uncertain whether the removal signals a shift in the company’s policies or simply a change in the language used. A UnitedHealth spokesperson, Tyler Mason, commented that the company continues to support a collaborative environment and mutual respect, which remain integral to its culture and mission to expand access to healthcare services.

The move coincides with a broader trend among major corporations, especially in the tech industry, retreating from DEI programs. This shift is partly in response to executive orders from the Trump administration targeting DEI initiatives in companies receiving federal funding. Some tech giants, including Google and OpenAI, have already scrubbed DEI-related content from their sites.

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