The President of the European Council, António Costa, sent his best wishes to Cyprus on Thursday for its Independence Day in a post on Platform X, written in English and Greek.
“Happy Independence Day, Cyprus!” wrote Mr. Costa, adding in Greek: “Congratulations and warm wishes on Cyprus’s Independence Day! Happy Independence Day, Cyprus!”
ΣΧΕΤΙΚΑ ΑΡΘΡΑ
Happy Independence Day, Cyprus!
Congratulations and warm wishes on Cyprus’s Independence Day!
AdvertisementHappy birthday, Cyprus! pic.twitter.com/AsbQwhgj9C
— António Costa (@eucopresident) October 1, 2026
In addition, to mark the anniversary, the European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat, published an infographic with key data on Cyprus compared to the EU average:
Population: 1.0 million, or 0.2% of the EU population
Healthy life expectancy at birth: 64 years in Cyprus, 65 in the EU
Employment rate (ages 20–64): 81% in Cyprus, 76% in the EU
GDP: 0.2% of the EU’s GDP, with a per capita GDP of 36,850 euros
Households with access to high-speed internet: 96% in Cyprus, 86% in the EU
E-waste recycling rate: 90% in Cyprus, 82% in the EU
Source: CNA
