Information Activities

As part of the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Monitoring Committee of the Cohesion Policy Programme “THALIA 2021-2027”, held on 4 December 2024, representatives of the European Commission [Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Social Inclusion (DG EMPL) and Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO)] visited on 5 December 2024 a number of projects co-funded by the Programme.

More specifically, the representatives of DG EMPL, accompanied by officers from DG Growth and the Department of Social Integration of Persons with Disabilities, visited two independent living homes in Nicosia where people with autism reside. The homes are part of the project “Network of Independent Living Facilities and Services in the Community for People with Disabilities”, of a total budget of €22 million, which is co-funded by the European Social Fund+. The visit provided an opportunity to meet the individuals living in the homes, discuss their daily routines, including their employment opportunities and social activities, talk to carers and support staff, and confirm the high standard of services offered and the personal growth and satisfaction of the residents. During the visit, the residents prepared and offered their guests a light lunch.     

In addition, as part of the project “Upgrading Public Transport Infrastructure Across Cyprus”, of a total budget of €74 million, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, representatives of DG REGIO, accompanied by officers from DG Growth and the Department of Public Works, visited Archimedes factory in Strovolos Industrial Area, where they attended a presentation on the production process of the metal parts for the new bus stops/shelters to be installed throughout Cyprus under the project. They also visited the factory of Air Control Ltd in Latsia Industrial Area to see how these parts are painted and assembled.