80.7% Of EU Population Connected To Wastewater Treatment Systems

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 30, 2026

Robust Progress In Wastewater Treatment Systems

Eurostat data show that 80.7% of the EU population is connected to wastewater treatment systems with at least secondary treatment. The figure increased from 77.3% in 2013 and remained close to 80.8% recorded in 2022. Data indicate a gradual expansion of wastewater infrastructure across the EU.

Key Indicator Of Sustainable Sanitation Initiatives

Share of population connected to wastewater treatment systems is used to track progress toward Sustainable Development Goal 6. Goal covers access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene. Indicator is used in EU environmental and public health monitoring.

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Enhancing Water Quality Through Nitrate Monitoring

Groundwater nitrate levels provide an additional measure of water quality. EU recorded 18.14 milligrams per litre in 2023, compared to 18.80 milligrams per litre in 2013. Level remains below the EU regulatory threshold of 50 milligrams per litre under the Nitrates Directive. Data show limited change over the period.

The Broader Impact On Environmental And Public Health Objectives

Data reflect gradual improvements in wastewater treatment and stable groundwater quality indicators. Metrics are used to assess water management and environmental policy outcomes. Further progress will depend on infrastructure investment and regulatory implementation.

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Cyprus Expects More French Visitors In 2027 As Air Capacity Expands

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 18, 2026

Cyprus expects more French visitors in 2027 as airlines increase capacity between the two countries, Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said after meetings with tour operators in Paris.

France, one of Cyprus’ key tourism markets, has had a difficult 2026. French arrivals fell 46% year over year to 8,453 in August, from 15,663 a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). August arrivals were also nearly 50% below the 16,798 recorded in the same month of 2024.

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Overall, Cyprus received 2.82 million tourist arrivals between January and August, down 7% from the same period in 2025.

Air Connectivity Supports 2027 Outlook

Koumis discussed the 2027 outlook with senior executives from tour operators offering Cyprus holidays during the IFTM Top Resa travel trade fair in Paris.

Higher air capacity between France and Cyprus was a key focus of the talks. Participants also discussed the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the French market and Cyprus’ efforts to adapt its tourism offering to French travelers.

“The French market is undoubtedly an extremely important market for our country’s tourism,” Koumis said, adding that France had regained importance only a few years ago and still had room to grow.

Improved air connectivity will be an important factor in that expansion, according to Koumis. “It is now clear that air connectivity between France and Cyprus is improving significantly, which is a basic prerequisite for the further growth of the market,” he said.

Cyprus Promotes Tourism And Regional Cooperation

Koumis attended the opening of IFTM Top Resa at the invitation of French Tourism Minister Serge Papin, who later visited the Cyprus stand. Held from Sept. 15 to 17 at Paris Porte de Versailles, the event brought together more than 32,000 tourism professionals representing 177 destinations and 1,650 brands, according to organizers.

During his visit, Koumis also met Egyptian Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy. Cyprus and Egypt reaffirmed their tourism cooperation and discussed opportunities to strengthen ties further.

French media interviews covered Cyprus’ tourism offering, infrastructure and services, along with efforts to develop specialized tourism products. Regional instability weighed on arrivals in 2026, particularly during the spring, although the decline narrowed over the summer.

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