Programme "THALIA 2021-2027’’

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The website of the Directorate General Growth provides comprehensive information regarding the Programme “THALIA 2021-2027”, which reflects the development strategy of the utilization of the resources allocated to Cyprus through the Cohesion Policy Funds, for the period 2021-2027.
Τhe website aims to provide immediate and continuous information to the general public, potential beneficiaries, as well as bodies involved in the management, implementation, monitoring and control of the Programme. Through a user-friendly environment, visitors can navigate and reach the desired information.

Programme in Numbers

1,81
Billion
4
European Funds
5
Policy Objectives

ERDF

European Regional
Development Fund

€467M

CF

Cohesion
Fund

€178M

ESF+

European
Social Fund+

€222M

JTF

Just
Transition Fund

€101M

Policy Objective 1

A more Competitive and Smarter Europe

€311.9M

Policy Objective 2

A greener and
more Resilient Europe

€783.9M

Policy Objective 3

A more
Connected Europe

€30M

Policy Objective 4

A more Social and
Inclusive Europe

€424.4M

Policy Objective 5

Europe Closer
to Citizens

€181.7M

Programme Priorities

Ανταγωνιστική,-Έξυπνη-και-Ψηφιακή-Οικονομία

Competitive, Smart and Digital Economy

Priority 1

Energy and Environment

Priority 2

Urban Mobility

Priority 3

Spatial Development

Priority 4

Climate Change and Circular Economy

Priority 5

Regional Connectivity

Priority 6

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Employment, Education and Training

Priority 7

Support of Youth Employment

Priority 8

Social Inclusion

Priority 9

Support of the Most Deprived

Priority 10

Social Innovative Actions

Priority 11

Just Transition Fund

Priority 12

Technical Support

Priorities 13-16

Calls of Proposals

Open 6

Closed 23

Planned 18

List of Operations

Regarding the funding provided under the Programme “THALIA 2021-2027”, in this section and for transparency purposes, a List of all approved projects is published. The list is updated on a monthly basis. For each project, basic information is presented, such as beneficiary name, purpose and expected results of the project, location, budget, EU contribution, etc. It is also possible to search for projects/ data using various criteria (e.g. type of project, co-financing Fund, priority, specific objective, district, etc.), to sort and export them in EXCEL format/ JSON/ CSV, as well as to compare and reuse them.

Operations of Strategic Importance

This section presents the Operations of Strategic Importance of the Programme “THALIA 2021-2027”. The classification/ categorization of a project as an Operation of Strategic Importance, is achieved by taking into account factors/ criteria, such as the great significant contribution of the project to the achievement of the specific objectives of the Programme, its importance at national/ local level, its uniqueness, its innovative character and its large economic size relative to the resources of the Programme’s relevant priority.

Land Information System

Project Budget: €17.4M
EU Contribution: 60%

Sustainable Development of Akamas National Forest Park

Project Budget: €16.5M
EU Contribution: 60%

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"Pay-as-you-Throw"

Project Budget: €25M
EU Contribution: 85%

Nicosia Ring Road

Project Budget: €26M
EU Contribution: 85%

Strengthening the Social Welfare Services

Project Budget: €48M
EU Contribution: 60%

Examples of Projects

Redesign of the
Old GSP Area

Project Budget: €25M
EU Contribution: 60%

Actions for School and Social Inclusion+ (DRA.S.E.+)

Project Budget: €60M
EU contribution: 60%

Training Programmes for Young People (ΝΕΕΤs)

Project Budget: €5M
EU Contribution: 60%

Outreach, Counseling and Guiding Young People (NEETs)

Project Budget: €3M
EU Contribution: 60%

Development of Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Project Budget: €38M
EU Contribution: 60%

Tuition and Feeding Incentive Scheme for Children

Project Budget: €27M
EU Contribution: 60%

Scheme for "Saving - Upgrading Houses"

Project Budget: €70M
EU Contribution: 60%

Integrated Information System for the Municipalities of Cyprus - "Evagoras"

Project Budget: €2.4M
EU Contribution: 60%

Scheme for the Development of New Business Activity

Project Budget: €30M
EU Contribution: 60%

Construction of School of Tourism, Hospitality and Entrepreneurship Management of TEPAK in Paphos

Project Budget: €18.5M
EU Contribution: 60%

Scheme for Businesses Digital Upgrade

Project Budget: €30M
EU Contribution: 60%

Maintenance, Restoration and New Expansion of the Municipal Market of the Old Town Hall

Project Budget: €6M
EU Contribution: 60%

Restoration of Square and Surface Beautification in Zouhouri

Project Budget: €2.9M
EU Contribution: 60%

Multimedia & Useful Documents

News & Events

Cyprus Ranks Among The First Countries As Regards The Absorption Of EU Funds

January 5, 2023

According to the official European Commission statistics (January 2023 - Cohesion Open Data Platform), for the programming period 2014-2020, Cyprus remains among the first EU Member States as regards the absorption of funds from the EU Cohesion Policy Funds. More specifically, it ranks 5th with a percentage of around 90%,...

Funding Opportunities of the Cohesion Policy Programme “Thalia 2021-2027”

January 4, 2023

On Wednesday, January 4, 2023, within the framework of the "Cyprus - Tomorrow" National Plan, a presentation of the funding opportunities of the Cohesion Policy Programme "Thalia 2021-2027" was held at the Presidential Palace. "Cyprus - Tomorrow" is an ambitious plan that aims a sustainable long-term growth model as well...

How does Cyprus benefit from the EU Cohesion Policy?

November 29, 2022

The Director of Cohesion Policy and Multiannual Financial Framework, Ms. Anthi Filippidou, had an interview for the online information portal alphanews.live, published on 27/11/2022, as well as an interview for “ALPHA ENIMEROSI” TV programme on 29/11/2022, with topic “How does Cyprus benefit from the EU Cohesion Policy?”

Modern Centers for Upgrading the Social Services of Limassol

November 25, 2022

On Friday, November 25, 2022, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Anastasiadis, inaugurated the Adult Employment Centre and the Municipal Centre for Social Programmes "Municipal Buildings of Ploutis Servas", co-financed by the EU. The total cost of these two projects amounted to €6.6 mil. (€1.8 mil. and...

Presentation Event of Education and Training Opportunities for Young People Aged 15-29

October 26, 2022

The Directorate General Growth, Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Directorate General Development of Social Affairs and Integration of the European Commission, organized on October 26, 2022, at the Aliathon Resort hotel in Paphos, a presentation event to promote education and training opportunities for young people aged 15-29, provided...

1^st Meeting of the Monitoring Committee of the Cohesion Policy Programme “THALIA 2021-2027”

October 26, 2022

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, the first meeting of the Monitoring Committee of the Cohesion Policy Programme "THALIA 2021-2027" was held in Paphos. The meeting was organized together with the meeting of the Monitoring Committee of the Cohesion Policy Programmes 2014-2020 and aimed to inform the Members of the Committees...

Cohesion Policy Commissioner’s visits to Co-financed Projects

July 9, 2022

The European Commissioner for Cohesion Policy and Reforms, Mrs. Eliza Ferreira, within the framework of her visit to Cyprus for the announcement of the approval of the new Cohesion Policy Programme "THALIA 2021-2027", co-funded by the EU, held during the period 8-9 July 2022 on-site visits to projects of the...

Ceremony for the Presentation and Approval of
“THALIA 2021-2027”

July 8, 2022

On July 8, 2022 a joint Press Conference of the European Commissioner of Cohesion and Reforms, Ms. Eliza Ferreira, and the Minister of Finance, Mr. Konstantinos Petridis, was held at the THOK building in Nicosia, for the presentation and approval of the Cohesion Policy Programme "THALIA 2021-2027", which amounts to...

Programme "THALIA 2021-2027’’

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€968M

€842M

ERDF

European Regional Development Fund

CF

Cohesion Fund

ESF+

European Social Fund+

JTF

Just Transition Fund

Policy Objective 1

A more Competitive and Smarter Europe

Policy Objective 2

A greener and more Resilient Europe

Policy Objective 3

A more Connected Europe

Policy Objective 4

A more Social and Inclusive Europe

Policy Objective 5

Europe Closer to Citizens

Programme Priorities

Competitive, Smart and Digital Economy

Priority 1

Energy and Environment

Priority 2

Urban Mobility

Priority 3

Spatial Development

Priority 4

Climate Change and Circular Economy

Priority 5

Regional Connectivity

Priority 6

Employment, Education and Training

Priority 7

Support of Youth Employment

Priority 8

Social Inclusion

Priority 9

Support of the Most Deprived

Priority 10

Social Innovative Actions

Priority 11

Just Transition Fund

Priority 12

Technical Support

Priorities 13-16

Calls of Proposals

Open 6

Closed 23

Planned 18

List of Operations

Operations of Strategic Importance

Examples of Projects

Redesign of the Old GSP Area

Actions for School and Social Inclusion+ (DRA.S.E.+)

Training Programmes for Young People (ΝΕΕΤs)

Outreach, Counseling and Guiding Young People (NEETs)

Development of Technical and Vocational Education and Training

Tuition and Feeding Incentive Scheme for Children

Scheme for "Saving - Upgrading Houses"

Integrated Information System for the Municipalities of Cyprus - "Evagoras"

Scheme for the Development of New Business Activity

Construction of School of Tourism, Hospitality and Entrepreneurship Management of TEPAK in Paphos

Scheme for Businesses Digital Upgrade

Maintenance, Restoration and New Expansion of the Municipal Market of the Old Town Hall

Restoration of Square and Surface Beautification in Zouhouri

Multimedia & Useful Documents

Radio

Press

Internet

Photo Exhibitions

Circulars

Manuals

Guides

Information Leaflets

Seminars

News & Events

European Regional
Development Fund

Cohesion
Fund

European
Social Fund+

Just
Transition Fund

A greener and
more Resilient Europe

A more
Connected Europe

A more Social and
Inclusive Europe

Europe Closer
to Citizens

Redesign of the
Old GSP Area