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Cyprus Authorities Successfully Repel Cyberattack on Government Portal

On Sunday, Cyprus authorities effectively thwarted a cyberattack targeting the government’s central portal, as confirmed by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy. The hackers aimed to disrupt access to government websites and compromise the information available, but the attempt was unsuccessful.

According to the Deputy Ministry, swift and coordinated actions by relevant teams ensured the situation was quickly resolved. The only site affected was the central portal, gov.cy, and even then, it was only down for a few minutes. No other government websites or online services were impacted, and no data breaches occurred during the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack.

Authorities emphasized that all systems are under heightened security and remain vigilant against further threats.

This marks the sixth cyberattack within three days. On Saturday, Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (Cyta) also faced an attack, which temporarily took down its website. However, Cyta’s systems were not compromised, and the issue was swiftly managed, according to the organization’s President of the Board of Directors, Maria Tsiakka Olympiou.

Cyprus Emerges As A Leading Household Consumer In The European Union

Overview Of Eurostat Findings

A recent Eurostat survey, which adjusts real consumption per capita using purchasing power standards (PPS), has positioned Cyprus among the highest household consumers in the European Union. In 2024, Cyprus recorded a per capita expenditure of 21,879 PPS, a figure that underscores the country’s robust material well-being relative to other member states.

Comparative Consumption Analysis

Luxembourg claimed the top spot with an impressive 28,731 PPS per inhabitant. Trailing closely were Ireland (23,534 PPS), Belgium (23,437 PPS), Germany (23,333 PPS), Austria (23,094 PPS), the Netherlands (22,805 PPS), Denmark (22,078 PPS), and Italy (21,986 PPS), with Cyprus rounding out this elite group at 21,879 PPS. These figures not only highlight the high expenditure across these nations but also reflect differences in purchasing power and living standards across the region.

Contrasting Trends In Household Spending

The survey also shed light on countries with lower household spending levels. Hungary and Bulgaria reported the smallest average expenditures, at 14,621 PPS and 15,025 PPS respectively. Meanwhile, Greece and Portugal recorded 18,752 PPS and 19,328 PPS, respectively. Noteworthy figures from France (20,462 PPS), Finland (20,158 PPS), Lithuania (19,261 PPS), Malta (19,622 PPS), Slovenia (18,269 PPS), Slovakia (17,233 PPS), Latvia (16,461 PPS), Estonia (16,209 PPS), and the Czech Republic (16,757 PPS) further illustrate the disparate economic landscapes within the EU. Spain’s figure, however, was an outlier at 10,899 PPS, suggesting the need for further data clarification.

Growth Trends And Economic Implications

Eurostat’s longitudinal analysis from 2019 to 2024 revealed that Croatia, Bulgaria, and Romania experienced the fastest annual increases in real consumer spending, each growing by at least 3.8%. In contrast, five member states, with the Czech Republic experiencing the largest drop at an average annual decline of 1.3%, indicate a varied economic recovery narrative across the continent.

This comprehensive survey not only provides valuable insights into current household consumption patterns but also offers a robust framework for policymakers and business leaders to understand economic shifts across the EU. Such data is integral for strategic decision-making in markets that are increasingly defined by evolving consumer behavior and regional economic resilience.

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