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Cyprus Posts Record Annual Growth In Q4 2025, Outpacing EU Peers

Record Annual Growth In Q4 2025

According to Eurostat, Cyprus posted the strongest annual GDP growth among EU member states with available data in the fourth quarter of 2025. The economy expanded by 4.5% year on year, underscoring sustained economic momentum. Quarterly, GDP also advanced by 1.4% compared with the previous quarter, reinforcing the picture of steady expansion toward the end of the year.

Moderate Economic Expansion In The Eurozone And The EU

Across the euro area and the wider European Union, growth remained considerably more modest. Seasonally adjusted GDP in the eurozone increased by 0.3% quarter on quarter in Q4 2025, matching the 0.3% rise recorded across the EU. In the preceding quarter, growth reached 0.3% in the eurozone and 0.4% in the EU.

On an annual basis, GDP rose by 1.3% in the eurozone and 1.5% in the EU during Q4 2025, slightly below the 1.4% and 1.6% increases registered in the previous quarter. For the full year 2025, preliminary estimates point to average growth of 1.5% in the eurozone and 1.6% in the EU, based on seasonally and calendar-adjusted data.

Marginal Increase In Employment

Labour market figures show a gradual but positive movement. In the fourth quarter of 2025, employment in both the eurozone and the EU rose by 0.2% compared with the prior quarter. Year-on-year employment gains reached 0.6% in the eurozone and 0.7% across the EU. Projections for the full year indicate overall employment growth of 0.7% in the eurozone and 0.5% in the EU.

Overall, the data highlight Cyprus’s notably faster growth pace relative to the European average, pointing to strong domestic performance even as broader regional expansion continues at a measured rate.

Netflix Adds Vertical Video Clips To Improve Content Discovery

Innovating Mobile Content Discovery

Netflix is once again at the forefront of digital entertainment innovation with the introduction of Netflix Clips. This new feature presents a vertical video feed designed to help users quickly discover fresh content from its original programming without the need for endless scrolling.

Curated Clips For The On-The-Go Viewer

According to Netflix, Clips presents a personalized selection of short video segments from series, films, and specials, tailored to individual preferences.The format is designed for quick viewing, allowing users to engage with content in shorter moments without committing to full-length episodes.

Vertical Video: A New Norm in Storytelling

This move comes as vertical video continues to dominate the digital landscape. While early forays into TikTok-like formats sparked skepticism, the trend has been embraced by platforms across the board, including Peacock and Tubi, both of which have recently launched their own mobile-first vertical video experiences.

Industry Experimentation And Strategic Focus

Netflix has tested short-form video formats for several years. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Elizabeth Stone, Chief Product and Technology Officer, said the company is developing formats suited to its content library rather than replicating social media platforms. The approach focuses on using selected highlights to present content in shorter formats.

A Transformative Step In Entertainment

As the digital media landscape evolves, Netflix is introducing features such as Clips to adapt its platform to mobile viewing habits. By adding short-form content discovery tools, the company is making it easier for users to navigate its catalogue and select content in shorter viewing sessions.

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