Cyprus Registered Unemployment Increases 10.4% Year-On-Year In April

Record Increase In Jobless Figures

Cyprus recorded 8,962 registered unemployed individuals in April 2026, up 10.4% from a year earlier, according to the Cyprus Statistical Service. Data refer to individuals registered at District Labour Offices at the end of the month.

Seasonally Adjusted Data Reveals Trends

Seasonally adjusted unemployment reached 10,585 in April, compared with 10,316 in March. This increase indicates a continued upward movement after adjusting for seasonal hiring patterns.

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Year-Over-Year Growth Highlights Escalation

Compared with April 2025, the number of registered unemployed increased by 844 individuals. The change reflects a shift in labor market conditions over the past year.

Sectoral Contributors To The Rise

Increases were recorded across several sectors, including accommodation and food service activities and administrative and support services. Additional pressure came from transportation, as well as professional, scientific and technical activities.

Implications For Economic Policy

This data signals critical challenges for policymakers at the onset of the second quarter. With increasing numbers seeking job opportunities via official channels, strategic, data-driven responses will be essential to mitigate further pressures on the labor market.

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Google Unveils Fitbit Air: A Streamlined, Affordable Wearable For Continuous Health Tracking

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 8, 2026

Reinventing The Wearable Experience

Google introduced the Fitbit Air, a screenless wearable device priced at $100 and designed for continuous health and fitness tracking. The product enters a growing category of lightweight wearables focused on simplified monitoring and extended battery life.

Innovative Design Meets Advanced Functionality

Fitbit Air includes continuous heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen tracking, sleep analysis and atrial fibrillation alerts. Weighing 12 grams with the band and 5.2 grams without it, the wearable is 25% smaller than the Fitbit Luxe and 50% smaller than the Fitbit Inspire 3.

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Seamless Integration And Personalized Insights

Users can connect the device with the Google Health app, which consolidates activity and wellness tracking across Google’s health products. Automatic activity detection supports common workouts, while compatibility with the Pixel Watch allows users to switch between devices depending on activity and usage preferences.

Efficiency And Endurance In Every Charge

Battery life is rated at up to seven days, while five minutes of charging provides enough power for approximately one day of use. Water resistance of up to 50 metres expands the device’s use across different activities and environments.

Enhanced Health Coaching For Premium Users

Alongside the new hardware, Google introduced Google Health Coach, a Gemini-powered assistant available through Google Health Premium. The service combines workout guidance, sleep tracking and wellness recommendations within a single platform.

Versatility Through Customization

Fitbit Air is available for pre-order with several band options, including the Performance Loop Band made from recycled materials, a waterproof Active Band and the Elevated Modern Band. Retail sales are scheduled to begin on May 26.

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