Photo Contest
«Europe Through Your Lens»
Phase A of the Contest
Submission of Photographs
1 June 2025 – 30 June 2025
Phase B of the Contest
Public Voting
1 July 2025 – 15 July 2025
Photo Contest Results
1st Place: Ms. Andri Demetriou – Submission No.: 42923 – Project: “Creation of Green and Recreational Area at the Site of the Old GSP Stadium (Nicosia)” – won a Smartphone APPLE iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB.
2nd Place: Mr. Demetrios Evangeliou – Submission No.: 42578 – Project: “Regeneration of Eleftheria Square and its surroundings” – won a Drone DJI Flip Fly More Combo (DJI RC 2).
3rd Place: Ms. Xenia Ilina – Submission No.: 42712 – Project: “Restoration and landscaping of the Municipal Market in Paphos” – won an Action Camera Insta360 X5.
4th winner: The winner of the prize draw, held among all participants in the contest voting, and awarded with a trip for two to Rome, is Mr. Savvas Kamilaris.
Snapping our Way into Learning about projects co-funded by the European Union in Cyprus under the Cohesion Policy Programme “THALIA 2021-2027”
With the aim of encouraging creativity and active citizen participation in discovering and promoting projects co-funded by the European Union in Cyprus under the Cohesion Policy Programme “THALIA 2021–2027”, the Directorate General Growth (DGG), Ministry of Finance, is organising a photo contest titled “THALIA 2021–2027: Europe Through Your Lens”, to run through the website www.thalia.com.cy.
Phase A of the Contest
During the First Phase of the Contest, 3 prizes will be awarded to the three participants who receive the highest number of votes for their photos.
Capacity: 256GB
Display size: 6.9″
Display type: Super Retina XDR OLED
Processor: Hexa-core 4.05GHz
RAM memory: 8GB
Rear camera: Triple Lens 48MP+48MP+12MP
Battery: 4685mAh
Special features: IP68, Apple Pay
Winner: The participant whose photo receives the highest number of votes.
Foldable Full-Coverage Propeller Guard
Under 249 g
AI Subject Tracking, Capture Your Best Angle
1/1.3-inch CMOS Sensor
4K/60fps HDR Video
31-Min Max Flight Time
Winner: The participant whose photo receives the next highest number of votes compared to the First Winner.
Video resolution: 8K@30fps, 5.7K@30fps, 4K@120/60fps
Photo resolution: 11904 x 5952 pixels, Lens Aperture: F/2.0
Sensor Size: 1/1.28″
Focal Length: 6mm
Winner: The participant whose photo receives the next highest number of votes compared to the Second Winner.
Phase B of the Contest
During the Second Phase of the Contest, users who took part in the voting process will automatically be entered into a draw to determine the lucky recipient of the 4th prize.
Trip to Rome for 2 People
- 2 economy flex flight tickets with Aegean Airlines to Rome
- Airport taxes
- 3-night stay in a double room at a 4-star hotel in Rome (hotel selected by the Directorate General Growth)
- Baggage allowance: one personal item, one cabin bag (8kg) per person
Winner: Will be selected by draw from among all unique users who participate in the voting process.
Right to Participate in the Contest
Participation in the Contest is open to Cypriot citizens or permanent residents of Cyprus who are over 18 years old.