Cyprus Business Now: tourist arrivals, Limassol, employment, NPLs, shipping, fuel

Cyprus recorded an employment rate of 81.3 per cent in 2025, placing it well above the EU average of 76.1 per cent, according to a report from Eurostat released on Friday.

The figures highlight Cyprus’ strong labour market performance, with the country exceeding the bloc’s average at a time when employment across the European Union reached a record high since the start of the time series in 2009.

In total,