Cyprus Ranks Among Lowest in EU Renewable Electricity Generation Amid Declines

Overview Of EU Renewable Energy Trends

Recent data from Eurostat reveals significant shifts within the European Union’s renewable energy landscape during the first quarter of 2025. Despite the overall EU average reaching 42.5% in net electricity production from renewable sources, a noticeable decline from 46.8% in the previous year, Cyprus found itself near the bottom of the member state rankings.

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Cyprus’ Position In The Renewable Energy Spectrum

Cyprus has recorded the fourth lowest share of renewable energy, trailing behind nations such as the Czech Republic, Malta, and Slovakia. This ranking underscores the challenges faced by the island nation in its transition towards a greener energy mix, particularly in an era when wind and hydroelectric power have experienced significant setbacks.

Comparative Analysis Among EU Member States

Conversely, leading the charge are Denmark with an impressive 88.5% and Portugal at 86.6%, followed by Croatia at 77.3%. The stark contrast in performance highlights not only diverging national strategies for renewable integration but also the varying levels of technological and infrastructural readiness across the EU.

Underlying Factors And Sectoral Implications

Eurostat attributes the overall reduction in renewable share predominantly to a downturn in hydroelectric and wind power generation. Notably, Greece witnessed a dramatic 12.4% drop, Lithuania 12%, and Slovakia 10.6%. These declines signal a broader trend of volatility in renewable sources, potentially influenced by seasonal fluctuations, infrastructure challenges, or broader economic dynamics affecting investment in green technologies.

Concluding Thoughts

As EU nations navigate these challenges, the divergent performances offer key insights into the trajectory of renewable energy investments and policies. For Cyprus, the data serves as a clarion call to reassess and reinvigorate efforts in its renewable sector, ensuring alignment with both environmental objectives and long-term energy security goals.

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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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