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Housing costs may hurt workers and businesses, Central Bank warns

Unemployment in Cyprus hit a record low of 3.6 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, leaving little...

Government and PASYDY to review civil service reform

The government and civil servants' union PASYDY are looking at amending the civil service reform passed by parliament, focusing...

Government, PASYDY agree to set up public service reform committee

The government and the Cyprus Public Servants Union (PASYDY) have agreed to create a joint committee to examine problems...

Women in employment: Highly educated, poorly represented in power

Significant inequalities continue to be recorded in Cyprus in matters of gender equality, particularly in positions of power and...

Unions back mayors’ protest, demand sustainable funding

Trade unions representing staff at municipalities and local government authorities have thrown their support behind mayors' planned protest on...

Government fears “flare-up” over five unresolved labour disputes

Senior government figures, particularly within the Labour Ministry, are worried that several labour disputes remain unresolved and could "flare...

Tax reform favours high earners despite fairness goal, study finds

Cyprus's 2026 tax reform raises disposable income and cuts income tax overall, but the biggest gains flow to higher...

Trade union demands overhaul of ‘exploitative’ third-country worker employment strategy

The Cyprus Workers' Confederation (SEK) is pushing for a fundamental overhaul of the strategy governing the employment of third-country...

Outdoor work halted at midday as heat warning stays orange

The Department of Labour Inspection has announced a mandatory stoppage of all heavy and moderate outdoor work, as well...

After decades of chaos, UK’s ruling Labour party gambles on Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham starts his new job on Monday, Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade of government chaos since...

EU minimum pensions show wide gap as Cyprus reviews increases

Minimum pensions across the European Union vary sharply, with monthly payments ranging from a few hundred euros in some...

Consumers’ Association calls for wage rises to combat cost-of-living crisis

The Cyprus Consumers' and Quality of Life Association is calling for wage and social benefit increases for low and...

Geopolitical crisis hits Cyprus tourism employment as June unemployment rises by 9.9%, data shows

The ongoing geopolitical crisis in our region has dealt a blow to employment. Data reveals that at the end...

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