Cyprus Mail11 Jun 2026

Cyprus state employment edges higher amid concerns over public payroll

The total number of state employees in Cyprus reached 55,382 in May 2026, according to figures released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) on Thursday, representing a slight increase compared with the same month a year earlier.

The latest data showed that the total state workforce increased by 77 employees, equivalent to 0.1 per cent, when compared with May 2025....

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