Parliament Vote On Patient Ombudsman: A Step Forward for Cyprus Healthcare

by News Editor

April 12, 2025

In a noteworthy move, Cyprus’ House of Representatives has endorsed a significant bill introducing a Patient Ombudsman and boosting oversight of the General Healthcare System (GeSY). This marks an essential step in elevating healthcare standards across the nation.

President Nikos Christodoulides has welcomed this development, emphasizing its alignment with his administration’s commitments to prioritize the healthcare system alongside education. In his statement on April 10, he expressed that this enactment is not just a promise fulfilled but a stride in fortifying healthcare services across Cyprus.

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Strengthening Patient Rights And Ensuring Effective Management

Establishing the Patient Ombudsman aims to fill an existing gap, providing an independent channel to defend and support patients’ rights. This initiative reflects a longstanding societal demand for a robust mechanism to safeguard healthcare consumer interests.

Meanwhile, the bill fortifying GeSY supervision is a cornerstone for transparency and accountability. It pledges a well-managed, sustainable healthcare system, ensuring Cyprus’s health services remain robust for future generations.

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Cyprus Construction Price Index Rises Amid Cost Pressures

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 19, 2026

The latest data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) shows that the Price Index of Construction Materials in Cyprus reached 118.89 points in January 2026, based on a 2021 average of 100. Compared with December 2025, the index increased by 0.12%, indicating gradual price adjustments across the sector.

Year-Over-Year Growth

On an annual basis, the index recorded a 1.09% increase compared with January of the previous year. The rise reflects ongoing changes in contractor costs and highlights evolving market conditions within the construction industry.

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Commodity-Specific Movements

The report provides a detailed breakdown by material category. Minerals recorded the strongest annual increase at 2.91%, followed by electromechanical products at 2.55%. Products made from wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics rose by 1.19%, while mineral products increased by 0.97%. In contrast, metallic products declined by 0.49%.

Volatility In Sub-Categories

More pronounced changes were observed within specific sub-categories. Mineral aggregates rose by 8.34%, while stones increased by 4.97% compared with January 2025. Electrical fixtures posted a 4.65% increase. Iron and steel products declined by 1.73%, and ceramics and cement continued to trend lower, falling by 1.47% and 1.38% respectively.

Methodological Insights

The index is calculated as a weighted average based on the expenditure share of sampled materials during the 2021 base year. Prices are collected monthly from a range of suppliers, using the 15th of each month as the reference date and excluding VAT. The Construction Costs Index applies specifically to new residential buildings.

This detailed analysis not only sheds light on current market trends but also offers stakeholders a robust framework for understanding the underlying cost dynamics in Cyprus’s construction materials market.

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