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2024 Expected To Be World’s Hottest Year, Eu Scientists Report

This year is set to be the hottest on record, marking the first time global temperatures surpass 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) announced. From January to October, record-breaking temperatures made it “virtually certain” that 2024 will exceed 2023 as the warmest year since records began. C3S Director Carlo Buontempo emphasized that climate change is the main driver of this milestone, with every continent and ocean experiencing unprecedented warming.

The announcement comes just before the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan, where global leaders aim to secure increased funding for climate action. Climate scientist Sonia Seneviratne urged faster action on fossil fuel reduction, warning that the world may breach the 1.5°C limit set by the Paris Agreement by 2030 unless stronger measures are taken.

The rise in temperatures has intensified extreme weather events globally. In October alone, severe floods in Spain, wildfires in Peru, and destructive floods in Bangladesh highlighted the pressing need for climate policies. Each fraction of warming fuels such events, underscoring the urgency of the upcoming climate talks.

Cyprus Economy Outperforms EU Benchmarks With 4.5% Quarterly Growth

The Cypriot economy recorded an impressive 4.5% year-on-year growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to preliminary estimates from the Statistical Service. This performance represents a notable acceleration, with a seasonally adjusted quarterly increase of 1.4% compared to the previous period.

Quarterly Performance Surpasses Expectations

Based on Eurostat data, Cyprus has significantly outpaced its European counterparts. While the Eurozone achieved an average growth rate of 1.3% and the European Union registered 1.5%, Cyprus clearly outperformed both. Such robust quarterly performance underlines the nation’s strategic economic positioning amid global market uncertainties.

Full-Year Projections And Fiscal Discipline

For the entire year 2025, growth is forecasted at 3.75%, exceeding earlier predictions from the Ministry of Finance and several domestic and international agencies, which had estimated an increase between 2.9% and 3.5%. This optimistic projection is supported by a low inflation environment and conditions of near-full employment.

Sustainable Growth Amid Global Uncertainty

Despite increased international volatility, Cyprus continues to demonstrate a resilient economic dynamic. Experts assert that a commitment to prudent and disciplined fiscal policies will bolster the nation’s ability to maintain medium-term growth rates above 3%. This strategic approach offers a strong competitive edge, much like other success stories in high-growth markets where sound economic management has proven vital.

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