Public Sector Employment In Cyprus Sees Moderate Growth Amid Structural Reshuffle

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 16, 2025

Employment figures for Cyprus’ broad public sector reached 77,314 in the second quarter of 2025, according to new data released by the Statistical Service (Cystat). The comprehensive update highlights significant trends across government branches and publicly owned enterprises.

Steady Growth In Government Roles

Within the aggregate public sector, 72,275 individuals were employed by general government, and an additional 5,039 worked for publicly owned enterprises and companies. A closer look at the general government segment reveals separations of 55,208 in central government, 11,185 in non-profit organizations, and 5,882 in local authorities. Compared to the same quarter in 2024, there was an overall increase of 1,600 jobs, marking a 2.1% growth in public sector employment.

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Structural Reallocation And Local Authority Expansion

The central government added 969 positions—a 1.5% rise—while local authorities experienced a substantial surge with an increase of 1,295 jobs or 28.2%. This shift is closely linked to administrative changes following the establishment of district local government organizations (DLGOs) on July 1, 2024, which have assumed responsibilities for water and sewerage boards. Conversely, publicly owned enterprises and companies recorded a decline of 664 positions, reflecting an 11.6% reduction within that sector.

Sequential Quarterly Adjustments

When viewed quarterly, total employment in the broad public sector rose by 280 jobs (0.4% growth) from the first quarter of 2025. Specifically, local authorities continued their upward trajectory with a 5.4% increase (301 jobs), and publicly owned enterprises saw a modest gain of 77 positions (1.6%). In contrast, the central government experienced a slight contraction with a decline of 98 positions (0.1%).

These data points suggest that while the overall public sector is on a growth path, strategic reallocations—particularly the rise in local authority employment and restructuring of publicly owned enterprises—are reshaping the employment landscape in Cyprus.

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EU Moderates Emissions While Sustaining Economic Momentum

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

November 15, 2025

The European Union witnessed a modest decline in greenhouse gas emissions in the second quarter of 2025, as reported by Eurostat. Emissions across the EU registered at 772 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalents, marking a 0.4 percent reduction from 775 million tonnes in the same period of 2024. Concurrently, the EU’s gross domestic product rose by 1.3 percent, reinforcing the ongoing decoupling between economic growth and environmental impact.

Sector-By-Sector Performance

Within the broader statistics on emissions by economic activity, the energy sector—specifically electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply—experienced the most significant drop, declining by 2.9 percent. In comparison, the manufacturing sector and transportation and storage both achieved a 0.4 percent reduction. However, household emissions bucked the trend, increasing by 1.0 percent over the same period.

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National Highlights And Notable Exceptions

Among EU member states, 12 reported a reduction in emissions, while 14 saw increases, and Estonia’s figures remained static. Notably, Slovenia, the Netherlands, and Finland recorded the most pronounced declines at 8.6 percent, 5.9 percent, and 4.2 percent respectively. Of the 12 countries reducing emissions, three—Finland, Germany, and Luxembourg—also experienced a contraction in GDP growth.

Dual Achievement: Environmental And Economic Goals

In an encouraging development, nine member states, including Cyprus, managed to lower their emissions while maintaining economic expansion. This dual achievement—reducing environmental impact while fostering economic activity—is a trend that has increasingly influenced EU climate policies. Other nations that successfully balanced these outcomes include Austria, Denmark, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovenia, and Sweden.

Conclusion

As the EU continues to navigate its climate commitments, these quarterly insights underscore a gradual yet significant shift toward balancing emissions reductions with robust economic growth. The evolving landscape highlights the critical need for sustainable strategies that not only mitigate environmental risks but also invigorate economic resilience.

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