Seasonal factors push registered joblessness in Cyprus to 11,728Cyprus’ registered unemployed rose by 5.8 per cent in July, with the increase driven mainly by administrative and support services, accommodation and food services, public administration and education, according to a report released on Wednesday by the state statistical service (Cystat). Manufacturing also remained higher year-on-year, accounting for 466 registered unemployed, compared with 421 a year earlier. In financial and insurance activities, registered unemployed stood at 398, up from 379 in July 2025 and 395 in June. At the same time, real estate activities recorded 121 registered unemployed, up from 98 in July 2025 and 117 in June. Activities of extra-territorial organisations and bodies recorded nine registered unemployed, compared with six a year earlier and 12 in June.