Akamas Initiative Enters Second Year Of Enhanced Landowner Support And Environmental Preservation

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 25, 2025

Overview And Strategic Vision

The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment has launched the second consecutive year of its Measure 1 initiative in the Akamas region. This program is designed to bolster landowners, protect the natural habitat, and promote sustainable development across key agricultural zones.

Program Details And Financial Incentives

Under Measure 1, eligible landowners and businesses will have access to an annual financial incentive of up to €6,600 per beneficiary, providing compensation aligned with the Local Akamas Plan. With a total budget of €25 million allocated over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the initiative will distribute funds through the Coordinating Office in Akamas.

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The subsidy, calculated at €600 per hectare (or €60 per decare), is structured around rental rates for agricultural land. It rewards contributions to the preservation of local landscapes and biodiversity. While the program facilitates the continuation of agricultural activities, it mandates the maintenance of natural vegetation and prohibits any alterations or the erection of barriers that could disrupt the local environment.

Eligibility And Application Process

Participants must control land parcels within the confines of the Local Akamas Plan, covering a total of 93,460 decares across protection, agricultural, and livestock zones. Applications, available exclusively via the platform at www.support-akamas.com, will be accepted from October 1 to October 31, 2025. Both individuals and companies are eligible to apply, with a streamlined process that integrates automatic verification of land ownership via a validated CYlogin account.

For further assistance, stakeholders can contact the office at 22408952 or via email at support-akamas@moa.gov.cy.

Long-Term Impact And Community Benefits

The Ministry emphasizes that the continuation of this measure not only addresses a longstanding challenge but also reinforces the local community and ensures the preservation of Akamas’ natural wealth. By embedding sustainability and environmental stewardship into its core, the initiative serves as a model of integrated rural development and regional stability.

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Cyprus Expected Working Life Reaches 39.5 Years, Above EU Average

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 20, 2026

People in Cyprus are expected to spend 39.5 years in the workforce, around two years longer than the European Union average of 37.5 years, according to the latest Eurostat data for 2025.

The figure places Cyprus among the EU countries with the longest expected working lives.

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Cyprus Ranks Above EU Average

Only a handful of member states recorded higher figures than Cyprus. The Netherlands topped the ranking at 44 years, followed by Sweden at 43.4 years, Denmark at 42.6 years, and Estonia at 41.5 years.

At the other end of the ranking were Romania with 32.7 years, Italy with 33.0 years, Bulgaria with 34.6 years and Greece with 35.3 years.

Gender Gap Remains Wider Than EU Average

Men in Cyprus are expected to remain in work for 42.1 years, compared with 36.7 years for women. The gap of 5.4 years exceeds the EU average gender gap of 4.1 years.

Across the bloc, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia were the only countries where women were expected to spend longer in employment than men. Finland recorded the smallest positive gender gap at 0.7 years.

Italy posted the widest gap at 8.9 years, followed by Romania at 6.9 years, Greece at 6.7 years and Malta at 6.3 years.

Working Lives Continue To Lengthen

Between 2016 and 2025, expected working life in Cyprus increased by 3.5 years, placing the country among the strongest performers in the EU over the period. Men’s expected working life rose by 3.3 years, while women’s increased by 3.6 years.

Across the EU, every member state recorded an increase. Malta posted the largest gain at 4.9 years, followed by Hungary and Ireland at 4.2 years each, and the Netherlands at 4.1 years.

Malta’s increase was driven largely by women, whose expected working life rose by 7.8 years, the biggest increase recorded across the bloc.

By comparison, Romania, Spain, Italy, Germany and Austria recorded gains of two years or less over the same period.

Women’s Working Lives Increase Faster Across Europe

Women’s expected working life increased faster than men’s in most EU countries. Denmark, Romania, Sweden and Greece were the main exceptions.

In Cyprus, gains for men and women were broadly similar, alongside Bulgaria, Belgium and Slovenia.

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