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Low-Income Pensioners In Cyprus Eligible For Subsidized Holiday Scheme

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 26, 2026

Program Overview

Applications will open on May 25, 2026 for a government-supported holiday program for low-income pensioners in Cyprus. The initiative, approved by the Cabinet on May 13 and implemented through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, provides fully subsidized accommodation with full board at mountain resorts and the Pyrgos Tyllirias resort.

Scheme Details And Availability

The program offers four-day holiday packages, including three overnight stays with full board. Participants will be able to select either Friday-to-Monday or Tuesday-to-Friday stays during two separate periods running from June 5 to July 31, 2026 and from September 1 to October 30, 2026.

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Eligibility Criteria

The scheme is available to low-income pensioners receiving support through the Pension Enhancement Scheme, beneficiaries of the EEE program and retirees with annual incomes up to €15,500 for individuals and €20,000 for families. Coverage also extends to dependents included under the Pension Enhancement Scheme for low-income pensioners.

Priority Application Windows

Priority during the first application phase, running from May 25 to May 31, 2026, will be given to applicants who did not participate in the program during 2025. Additional priority will also be granted to former prisoners of war, non-conscripts and individuals disabled during the 1974 Turkish invasion who currently receive a monthly honorarium through Social Security services.

Partnership With Travel Agency

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has engaged ORTHODOXOU TRAVEL under public contracting regulations and in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation to implement the scheme effectively.

Application Process

Prospective beneficiaries must submit their applications online via the ORTHODOXOU TRAVEL website starting on May 25, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the allocated funding is exhausted, underscoring the urgency for early submission.

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Cyprus Employment Rises 1.7% To 525,167 In Q2 2026

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 7, 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.

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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.