Turkish Cypriot community to receive €33.7 million from 2025 EU Aid Programme

The European Commission has adopted the 2025 EU Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community, providing €33.7 million to support its socio-economic development and facilitate Cyprus's reunification process.

The Aid Programme aims to boost trade between the two communities across the Green Line by facilitating the alignment of Turkish Cypriot products with EU standards, for instance in the dairy and agriculture sectors. Support will also be directed to Turkish Cypriot small and medium-sized companies, as well as to entrepreneurs to help them grow and consolidate their businesses. Another priority is to improve the skills of workers, teachers and children with special needs, as well as continuing EU-funded scholarships for Turkish Cypriots in EU Member States.

The 2025 Programme will also support projects in the areas of energy efficiency, use of renewable energy and environment protection, including bicommunal cooperation on the rehabilitation of Nicosia's main riverbed. Lastly, to continue building confidence between Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot communities, the Programme includes continued support for the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus, as well as the restoration of Cyprus's cultural heritage to promote reconciliation and respect for cultural and religious diversity.

Between 2006 and today, the EU has allocated around €760 million to the Aid Programme.

More information about the Programme is available online.

(For more information: Maciej Berestecki – Tel.: + 32 229-96302; Aikaterini Stamou – Tel.: +32 229-98381)