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Cyprus Job Vacancy Trends Q4 2025 Reflect Robust Year-On-Year Growth Amid Quarterly Slowdown

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 16, 2026

New data from Cyprus’ official statistical service, Cystat, indicates an overall increase in job vacancies during the fourth quarter of 2025. This development suggests firm labor demand relative to the previous year, even as hiring figures eased compared to the prior quarter.

Q4 2025 Labor Market Overview

Total job vacancies reached 13,538 in the fourth quarter of 2025. This represents an increase of 541 vacancies compared with 12,997 recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024. However, vacancies declined by 1,035 compared with the third quarter of 2025, when 14,573 vacancies were recorded.

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Sector-Specific Insights

The wholesale and retail trade sector recorded the largest number of vacancies, reaching 3,076 in the fourth quarter of 2025. This compares with 2,479 vacancies in the same quarter of 2024 and 3,358 vacancies in the third quarter of 2025. Vacancies in accommodation and food service activities reached 1,825 in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 2,519 vacancies in the previous quarter and 2,431 a year earlier. Professional, scientific and technical activities recorded 1,371 vacancies in the fourth quarter, compared with 1,080 in the third quarter and 1,315 in the same period of 2024. Administrative and support services recorded 870 vacancies compared with 517 in the fourth quarter of 2024. The sector reported the highest vacancy rate at 3.9%.

Comparative Analysis And Economic Implications

While the aggregate job vacancy rate declined from 3% to 2.8% between Q3 and Q4 2025, this stability relative to the previous year underscores a resilient demand for labor. Sectors such as wholesale and retail, administrative support, and mining and quarrying recorded some of the highest vacancy rates, reflecting both dynamic growth areas and shifts in market priorities. Industries like education benefited from a robust increase in vacancies, signaling potential opportunities amid the broader economic landscape, while sectors including accommodation, human health, and financial services faced notable declines.

Conclusion

The latest labor market trends in Cyprus paint a picture of firm year-on-year growth amid a more measured quarterly hiring pace. As economic stakeholders adjust to these shifts, the data highlights the importance of continuously monitoring sector-specific trends and adapting strategies to effectively navigate an evolving market landscape.

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Bitcoin Surges 23% In A Week As Investor Optimism Returns

by News Editor

August 21, 2026

Bitcoin was on track for a weekly gain of around 23% on Friday as a series of positive macroeconomic and policy developments boosted investor sentiment.

The cryptocurrency was trading about 6% higher at roughly $77,000, up from around $62,800 at the start of the week. Crypto-related stocks also rallied, with Coinbase and Circle gaining more than 9%, while Strategy rose 7%.

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Macro Factors Fuel Rally

Bitcoin’s latest surge began Wednesday after Treasury yields fell sharply following a major intervention by the U.S. Treasury in the bond market. Lower yields eased pressure on risk assets and helped trigger a broader move into cryptocurrencies.

The rally was further amplified by a major short squeeze. Around $2.7 billion in crypto short positions were liquidated, according to CoinGlass.

Max Stuedlein, head of Partnerships at Sygnum APAC, said the move reflected an alignment of macroeconomic and policy catalysts, including the Treasury’s decision to increase buybacks of longer-dated government debt.

Clarity Act Boosts Sentiment

Investor confidence improved further on Thursday as the White House and crypto industry leaders made a final push to advance the Clarity Act in the coming weeks.

The legislation is widely viewed as a potential catalyst for the crypto market, although its chances of passing remain relatively limited.

Despite the rally, bitcoin remains well below its 2026 high of $94,820 reached in January and its all-time high of $126,198, set last October.

Analysts See More Volatility Ahead

Lucy Gazmararian, founder and managing partner at Token Bay Capital, said the crypto market may be approaching the end of its bear cycle.

She expects bitcoin could experience one more decline of around 20% before the market turns, pointing to historical cycles and the recent liquidation of heavily leveraged short positions.

Gazmararian also described bitcoin as a long-term hedge against monetary debasement, while warning that its short-term price remains highly volatile and driven by market cycles.