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Aegean Returns To Paphos, Strengthening Air Connectivity And Tourism Links

Aegean Airlines has resumed flights to and from Paphos International Airport, a move welcomed by the Paphos Regional Tourism Board (Etap) as a boost to the district’s connectivity and tourism sector.

Improving Access To Paphos And Beyond

In a statement issued on Monday, Etap said the airline’s return marks an important step in improving access to Paphos from Greece while strengthening international connections through Aegean’s hub in Athens.

The Athens–Paphos route will operate three times a week, offering residents and visitors greater travel flexibility and expanding access to the district.

Athens Hub Strengthens International Links

According to the tourism board, the restored service will improve connections with key tourism markets, including Germany, the Scandinavian countries and other European destinations served through Athens.

Improved air connectivity is expected to strengthen Paphos’ appeal by making the region more accessible to international travellers and enhancing its competitiveness among Mediterranean destinations.

Call For Deeper Partnership

Etap described Aegean’s return as a positive development for the local tourism industry and expressed hope that the airline will continue expanding its presence at Paphos International Airport.

“The Paphos Regional Tourism Board warmly welcomes Aegean to Paphos and expresses the hope that, in the near future, the airline will further expand its presence at Paphos International Airport, strengthening the connectivity and prospects of the region,” the board said.

The organisation also said it and its member stakeholders are ready to work with the airline on joint initiatives to support the airline’s long-term growth in Paphos.

Cyprus Employment Rises 1.7% To 525,167 In Q2 2026

Cyprus employment increased 1.7% year over year to an estimated 525,167 people in the second quarter of 2026, according to the state statistical service, Cystat. Employees accounted for 472,254 of the total, while 52,913 were self-employed. The increase points to continued labor market growth across both wage employment and independent work.

Trade, Construction And Leisure Lead Employment Growth

Wholesale and retail trade, including motor vehicle and motorcycle repair, recorded some of the strongest employment gains, alongside construction and arts, entertainment and recreation.

Those sectors are closely linked to domestic economic activity, with trade reflecting consumer demand and construction reflecting investment. Employment growth in leisure-related industries also points to continued activity in consumer-facing services.

Hours Worked Rise Faster Than Employment

Labor input increased faster than headcount. Cystat estimated that employees and other workers put in 246.57 million hours during the second quarter, up 2.2% from a year earlier.

The increase suggests that businesses were not only employing more people but also recording higher total hours worked. Wholesale and retail trade, construction, and arts, entertainment and recreation again recorded the strongest gains.

Labor Market Expansion Remains Broad-Based

The combination of higher employment and hours worked points to continued expansion in Cyprus’ labor market during the second quarter. The pace remains moderate, but gains across several major sectors indicate that labor demand continued to support economic activity.

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