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Cyprus Mail5 Aug 2026

Cyprus registered unemployed up 5.8 per cent in July

Cyprus registered unemployed up 5.8 per cent in July

Cyprus’ registered unemployed rose by 5.8 per cent in July, with the increase driven mainly by administrative and support services, accommodation and food services, public administration and education, according to a report released on Wednesday by the state statistical service (Cystat).

The number of unemployed persons registered at district labour offices reached 11,728 on the last day of July 2026, compared with 11,088 in the same month last year....

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