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Cyprus Emerges as Digital Leader in the EU with Elevated Connectivity Rates

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

August 29, 2025

Robust Digital Adoption in Cyprus

In 2024, Cyprus has distinguished itself as a frontrunner in digital connectivity, with over 76.9 percent of residents aged 16–74 relying on internet-connected devices. This figure notably surpasses the European Union average of 70.9 percent, underscoring Cyprus’ commitment to embracing technology in everyday life.

Comparative Analysis Across the European Union

Leading nations in digital device usage include the Netherlands at 94.8 percent, Ireland at 90.6 percent, and Denmark at 87.0 percent, which reflect their advanced digital infrastructures and consumer eagerness toward connectivity. Conversely, countries such as Poland (46.1 percent), Bulgaria (50.8 percent), and Romania (56.6 percent) lag behind, with Greece, Italy, and Germany recording intermediate figures of 56.8 percent, 63.1 percent, and 69.5 percent respectively.

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Device Trends and Emerging Technologies

Among the internet-connected devices, smart TVs dominate usage, with 57.9 percent of EU citizens incorporating them into their living spaces. Meanwhile, wearables have secured nearly 30 percent of the market, reflecting growing consumer interest in health and fitness technology. Additionally, one in five individuals actively uses gaming consoles or internet-connected audio systems. However, the adoption of home automation remains relatively modest, with energy management systems at 14.2 percent, smart appliances at 12.8 percent, and security devices at 11.8 percent. Connectivity in automobiles has seen an uptake at 10.5 percent, while health-related devices and internet-connected toys maintain lower penetration rates at 7.9 percent and 2.3 percent respectively.

Conclusion

The data not only highlights Cyprus’ advanced digital integration compared to the EU average but also illuminates broader trends in digital device usage across Europe. Such insights are crucial for stakeholders seeking to harness digital technologies and capitalize on the evolving consumer landscape.

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Women Accounted For More Than Half Of Scientists In 10 EU Regions

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 10, 2026

In Portugal’s Continente region, 265,100 women worked as scientists and engineers in 2025, representing 46% of the total workforce in these occupations.

Across the EU, women made up more than half of all scientists and engineers in 10 regions. Four were located in Spain, two in Portugal and one in Greece. The remaining regions were Poland’s Makroregion centralny, Sweden’s northernmost region and France’s outermost regions.

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Most of these areas had relatively small numbers of scientists and engineers overall. Spain’s Noreste region was the largest, with 102,700 women in these occupations, accounting for 51% of its total workforce.

Women’s Representation Varies Across Europe

The figures highlight considerable regional differences in both the number of women working in science and engineering and their share of the overall workforce.

Cyprus remains below the EU average, with women accounting for 37.8% of scientists and engineers. However, this share is broadly comparable to that of Île-de-France, one of Europe’s largest centres of scientific and engineering employment.