ECONOMY
Number of Civil Servants in Cyprus Exceeds 55,000
Staffing rises marginally year on year, with gains in education offset by declines elsewhere.
PUBLIC SECTOR
SOCIAL LENS
New Circular Issued for Introduction of Teleworking in the Public Sector
Guidelines outline procedures and responsibilities ahead of the start of teleworking on 2 April 2026.
ECONOMY
Stress Test For Public Service Reform
Joint Staff Committee meets at PASYDY’s request as implementation concerns come under review
THE HIVE
The Economic Consequences of Corruption
Widespread corruption erodes trust in public institutions, such as tax authorities, resulting in reduced government effectiveness.
ECONOMY
New Working Hours for Public Sector Employees
An official circular sets a 37.5-hour working week for all public sector staff, introducing fixed and flexible schedules, electronic timekeeping and specific provisions for leave and caregiving, effective from 1 February.
