€4.3 Million Urban Mobility Projects Kick Off In Larnaca

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

January 21, 2025

Two major sustainable urban mobility projects have been launched in the Larnaca district, with a total budget of €4.3 million (excluding VAT). These initiatives, part of the EU-funded Recovery and Resilience Facility, aim to modernize transport infrastructure in the Municipality of Aradippou and the former community of Kalo Chorio. The ambitious projects are expected to be completed within 14 months.

The contract, signed on January 20, 2025, at the Department of Public Works, covers the design, construction, and long-term maintenance (12 years) of two state-of-the-art parking and transfer stations. Representing the government, Public Works Director Eleftherios Eleftheriou formalized the agreement with Spiros Hadjichristofi, Director of S. Hadjichristofi Construction Limited. The contract was awarded for €4,368,000 plus VAT following a competitive bidding process.

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What’s in Store for Aradippou?

The project in Aradippou will reshape local mobility by delivering:

A reconstructed section of the road
A newly built roundabout
A single-story, covered building spanning 315 m²
Two bus bays along the road
An open parking area with space for 67 vehicles

Upgrades for Kalo Chorio

In the former community of Kalo Chorio, similar infrastructure will be developed, including:

A ground-level building of 315 m² with a covered area
Two bus bays along the road
A spacious open parking area with 195 spaces

These projects represent a significant step towards enhancing sustainable mobility and accessibility in Larnaca, creating practical and environmentally friendly transport solutions for residents and visitors alike.

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Cyprus Expected Working Life Reaches 39.5 Years, Above EU Average

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 20, 2026

People in Cyprus are expected to spend 39.5 years in the workforce, around two years longer than the European Union average of 37.5 years, according to the latest Eurostat data for 2025.

The figure places Cyprus among the EU countries with the longest expected working lives.

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Cyprus Ranks Above EU Average

Only a handful of member states recorded higher figures than Cyprus. The Netherlands topped the ranking at 44 years, followed by Sweden at 43.4 years, Denmark at 42.6 years, and Estonia at 41.5 years.

At the other end of the ranking were Romania with 32.7 years, Italy with 33.0 years, Bulgaria with 34.6 years and Greece with 35.3 years.

Gender Gap Remains Wider Than EU Average

Men in Cyprus are expected to remain in work for 42.1 years, compared with 36.7 years for women. The gap of 5.4 years exceeds the EU average gender gap of 4.1 years.

Across the bloc, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia were the only countries where women were expected to spend longer in employment than men. Finland recorded the smallest positive gender gap at 0.7 years.

Italy posted the widest gap at 8.9 years, followed by Romania at 6.9 years, Greece at 6.7 years and Malta at 6.3 years.

Working Lives Continue To Lengthen

Between 2016 and 2025, expected working life in Cyprus increased by 3.5 years, placing the country among the strongest performers in the EU over the period. Men’s expected working life rose by 3.3 years, while women’s increased by 3.6 years.

Across the EU, every member state recorded an increase. Malta posted the largest gain at 4.9 years, followed by Hungary and Ireland at 4.2 years each, and the Netherlands at 4.1 years.

Malta’s increase was driven largely by women, whose expected working life rose by 7.8 years, the biggest increase recorded across the bloc.

By comparison, Romania, Spain, Italy, Germany and Austria recorded gains of two years or less over the same period.

Women’s Working Lives Increase Faster Across Europe

Women’s expected working life increased faster than men’s in most EU countries. Denmark, Romania, Sweden and Greece were the main exceptions.

In Cyprus, gains for men and women were broadly similar, alongside Bulgaria, Belgium and Slovenia.

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