Unemployment in South Cyprus recorded the highest increase among other EU states this year, increasing by 5.6%. The number of unemployed in the country has reached 78,000 people. This data was announced by EU statistics office, Eurostat. The unemployment rate reached 17.3% of the population, compared with last year's 11.7%.
The Health Ministry of South Cyprus this week also announced the decision to raise the cost of treatment for Turkish Cypriots in the country. Now, starting from the first of August of this year, the Turkish Cypriots who wish to be treated in the South Cyprus will pay the full price of the treatment, not the discounted price as it was before.
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North Cyprus Real Estate 2026: Property Prices, Rental Yields and Investment Guide.
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Latest statistics reveal that apartment rental prices in the TRNC have increased by nearly 47% in Turkish Lira terms and around 24% in British Pounds over the past year. Kyrenia, Lefke and Iskele remain the most expensive regions, while rental properties priced in Turkish Lira are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Discover the latest market trends and regional rental price differences across North Cyprus.New Property Ownership Rules for Foreigners in North Cyprus — 2026 Update
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In April–May 2026, new amendments to immigration legislation came into force in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, introducing a temporary immigration amnesty for foreign nationals residing in the country without valid legal status.
