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Cyprus Unemployment Reaches 11,243 In March, Up 1.5% Year-On-Year

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

April 7, 2026

Cyprus recorded 11,243 registered unemployed persons at the end of March 2026, according to data from the statistical service Cystat. Seasonally adjusted unemployment also increased compared with the previous month and year.

Increasing Figures In The Labor Market

Seasonally adjusted jobseekers reached 10,090 in March 2026, up from 9,936 in February. Compared with March 2025, unemployment increased by 170 persons, or 1.5%. The data indicate a gradual upward trend in unemployment levels. Recent changes reflect pressures across multiple sectors.

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Sector-Specific Impact And Economic Pressures

Cystat data show increases in unemployment in accommodation and food services, as well as professional, scientific and administrative sectors. These industries are sensitive to changes in demand and external conditions. Tourism-related activity has been affected by geopolitical developments, including tensions involving Iran. Reduced demand is contributing to labor market pressures.

Government Intervention And Industry Support

Marinos Moushiouttas, Minister of Labour, announced a support scheme approved by the Cabinet to address employment risks. The plan includes a 30% wage subsidy for affected businesses. Eligibility applies to companies with turnover declines above 40% or occupancy rates below 60% in April 2026, provided no layoffs occur until the end of May.

Outlook

The support measures aim to stabilize employment in sectors affected by reduced demand. Further labor market trends will depend on economic conditions and external developments.

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Women Accounted For More Than Half Of Scientists In 10 EU Regions

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 10, 2026

In Portugal’s Continente region, 265,100 women worked as scientists and engineers in 2025, representing 46% of the total workforce in these occupations.

Across the EU, women made up more than half of all scientists and engineers in 10 regions. Four were located in Spain, two in Portugal and one in Greece. The remaining regions were Poland’s Makroregion centralny, Sweden’s northernmost region and France’s outermost regions.

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Most of these areas had relatively small numbers of scientists and engineers overall. Spain’s Noreste region was the largest, with 102,700 women in these occupations, accounting for 51% of its total workforce.

Women’s Representation Varies Across Europe

The figures highlight considerable regional differences in both the number of women working in science and engineering and their share of the overall workforce.

Cyprus remains below the EU average, with women accounting for 37.8% of scientists and engineers. However, this share is broadly comparable to that of Île-de-France, one of Europe’s largest centres of scientific and engineering employment.