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New Legislation To Revolutionize Energy Storage In Cyprus

by News Editor

April 11, 2025

After much anticipation, the Cyprus Parliament unanimously passed a pivotal law enabling the storage of electrical energy. This significant move, driven by persistent efforts from Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou, brings Cyprus a step closer to energy stability.

The Role Of Energy Storage

The new law grants the Transmission System Operator of Cyprus the responsibility to implement and manage energy storage systems. Collaborations with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus aim to stabilize the island’s isolated electrical grid and minimize the risks of power shortages. This initiative is vital in reducing the curtailment of green energy, particularly from photovoltaic sources, due to overproduction.

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Political Dynamics And Unified Agreement

The legislative journey was not without its complexities. Notably, amendments proposed by the Energy Committee’s Chairman, Kyriakos Hadjiyiannis, were reshaped by a majority, reflecting the European Union’s directive for state-backed energy storage solutions. Despite initial resistance, all parties, including the opposition and the Democratic Rally party, expressed unanimous support for the revised bill.

This development not only paves the way for energy resilience in Cyprus but also aligns with broader European environmental goals, solidifying Cyprus’s role as a forward-thinking player in regional energy advancements.

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Cypriot Government Employment Sees Modest Growth in April

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 12, 2025

Total government employment in Cyprus increased by 237 persons, a rise of 0.4 per cent, in April, compared to the same month in 2024, reaching a total of 55,490 employees, according to the state statistical service.

Employment in the civil service and the security forces decreased by 1.2 per cent and 1.1 per cent respectively, while the educational service saw an increase of 3.8 per cent.

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Civil Service and Educational Service Breakdown

In April 2025, the civil service employed 11,960 permanent staff, 4,141 employees with contracts of indefinite duration, 1,458 with contracts of definite duration, and 5,798 hourly paid workers.

Permanent employees represented the highest proportion of the civil service workforce at 51.2 per cent, while employees with contracts of definite duration made up the lowest proportion at 6.2 per cent.

In the educational service, there were 12,461 permanent employees, 947 with contracts of indefinite duration, 4,824 with contracts of definite duration, and 141 hourly paid workers.

Permanent staff formed the majority of the educational workforce at 67.8 per cent, while hourly paid workers accounted for only 0.8 per cent.

Security Forces Breakdown

Within the security forces, 8,430 were permanent employees, 4,304 held contracts of indefinite duration, 267 were on definite-duration contracts, and 759 were hourly paid workers.

Permanent employees again made up the largest group in the security forces at 61.3 per cent, with definite-duration contracts representing just 1.9 per cent.