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Cyprus President Promotes Use Of diakivernisi.gov.cy For Policy Oversight

President Nikos Christodoulides has encouraged citizens to use the diakivernisi.gov.cy platform to monitor government initiatives and compare policy commitments with their implementation.

Commitment To Transparency And Accountability

In a video message shared on social media, the President said citizens in modern democracies have the right to remain informed about government decisions and policies that affect their daily lives. He also stressed the importance of public scrutiny, noting that criticism contributes to improving the effectiveness and accountability of state institutions.

Expanding Digital Access To Government Information

As part of broader efforts to increase transparency, the government has introduced annual presentations outlining its priorities and planned actions at the beginning of each year. According to Christodoulides, these initiatives are intended to give citizens greater visibility into government activities and enable them to evaluate progress throughout the year.

A Digital Platform For Monitoring Progress

The diakivernisi.gov.cy portal provides information on government projects and policy initiatives, allowing citizens, journalists and other interested parties to track their implementation. Designed to offer easy access to information, the platform aims to facilitate public engagement and provide users with an opportunity to submit feedback on government performance.

Call For Public Participation

Christodoulides urged citizens to visit the platform and share their views on the government’s work. He reiterated that transparency and accountability remain central principles of governance and emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue with society.

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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