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Huawei Earns Recognition As Greece’s Top Employer For Third Year Running

Huawei has once again earned a prestigious spot among Greece’s top employers for 2025, according to the Top Employers Institute, marking the third consecutive year it has received this distinction at the national level, and the sixth year running in Europe.

This honour, awarded by the independent organisation, recognises companies worldwide for their outstanding practices in key areas including Human Resources Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Diversity and Inclusion, and Employee well-being.

The award highlights Huawei’s unwavering commitment to creating a supportive and dynamic work environment that fosters employee growth. This is further reflected in the company’s ongoing investment in educational and professional development programmes. Huawei also continues its mission to drive digital transformation and sustainable socio-economic development, delivering meaningful benefits to Greek society as a whole.

Eliza Apostolou, HR Manager at Huawei Greece, shared: “We are incredibly proud that Huawei has been named a top employer for the third year in a row in Greece. This achievement underscores our dedication to fostering a workplace that nurtures both innovation and the well-being of our people. We thank all our employees for their contributions — this success is the result of our collective effort.”

As part of its commitment to talent development, Huawei is also amplifying its efforts to create equal opportunities in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. A key example is the continued funding of the Huawei Women in Tech training initiative. Now in its second year, this programme partners with the Public Employment Service (DYPA) and Interlei to offer skill-building opportunities to unemployed women aged 25 to 45. The goal is to enhance their digital competencies and help close the skills gap, empowering women to thrive in the modern workforce.

Cyprus Hits Historic Tourism Peak As Overtourism Risks Mount

Record-Breaking Performance In Tourism

Cyprus’ tourism sector achieved unprecedented success in 2025 with record-breaking arrivals and revenues. According to Eurobank analyst Konstantinos Vrachimis, the island’s performance was underpinned by solid real income growth and enhanced market diversification.

Robust Growth In Arrivals And Revenues

Total tourist arrivals reached 4.5 million in 2025, rising 12.2% from 4 million in 2024, with momentum sustained through the final quarter. Tourism receipts for the January–November period climbed to €3.6 billion, marking a 15.3% year-on-year increase that exceeded inflation. The improvement was not driven by volume alone. Average expenditure per visitor increased by 4.6%, while daily spending rose by 9.2%, indicating stronger purchasing power and higher-value tourism activity.

Economic Impact And Diversification Of Source Markets

The stronger performance translated into tangible gains for the broader services economy, lifting real tourism-related income and overall sector turnover. Demand patterns are also shifting. While the United Kingdom remains Cyprus’ largest source market, its relative share has moderated as arrivals from Israel, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Austria, and Poland have expanded. This gradual diversification reduces dependency on a single market and strengthens resilience against external shocks.

Enhanced Air Connectivity And Seasonal Dynamics

Air connectivity has improved markedly in 2025, with flight volumes expanding substantially compared to 2019. This expansion is driven by increased airline capacity, enhanced route coverage, and more frequent flights, supporting demand during shoulder seasons and reducing overreliance on peak-month flows. Seasonal patterns remain prominent, with arrivals building through the spring and peaking in summer, thereby bolstering employment, fiscal receipts, and corporate earnings across hospitality, transport, and retail sectors.

Structural Risks And Future Considerations

Despite strong headline figures, structural challenges remain. The European Commission’s EU Tourism Dashboard highlights tourism intensity, seasonality, and market concentration as key risk indicators. Cyprus records a high ratio of overnight stays relative to its resident population, signalling potential overtourism pressures. Continued reliance on a limited group of origin markets also exposes the sector to geopolitical uncertainty and sudden demand swings. Seasonal peaks place additional strain on infrastructure, housing availability, labour supply, and natural resources, particularly water.

Strategic Investment And Market Resilience

Vrachimis concludes that sustained growth will depend on targeted investment, product upgrading, and continued market diversification. Strengthening year-round offerings, improving infrastructure capacity, and promoting higher-value experiences can help balance demand while preserving long-term competitiveness. These measures are essential not only to manage overtourism risks but also to ensure tourism remains a stable pillar of Cyprus’ economic development.

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