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Cyprus Achieves Robust Absorption Targets Under Thaleia 2021-2027

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

December 2, 2025

Cyprus has emerged as a frontrunner in the European Union by surpassing its annual absorption target under the Thaleia 2021-2027 program. Penelope Papavasileiou, President of the Monitoring Committee and General Director of Development, confirmed that the island nation has met its 2025 target ahead of schedule, ranking fourth among the 27 member states.

Strategic Investments For A Sustainable Future

The thrust of the Thaleia initiative focuses on high-impact, sustainable investments that span across green energy projects, renewable energy sources, and significant infrastructure advancements. The program also allocates funds for combating poverty and unemployment, as well as addressing water scarcity and enhancing water resilience. Backed by both European and national resources, this comprehensive approach underscores Cyprus’ commitment to achieving long-term socioeconomic progress.

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Robust Oversight And Project Implementation

The recent session of the Monitoring Committee, convened by the Ministry of Finance’s General Directorate of Development, highlighted the program’s unwavering momentum. With nearly all project invitations issued and the full program budget effectively allocated, Cyprus has set an impressive pace of execution. The mid-term review held in March 2025 further substantiated the strong performance metrics, ensuring that each investment meets its strategic milestones.

Legacy Accomplishments And Future Prospects

Beyond the current achievements, Papavasileiou underscored that the previous period (2014-2020) concluded with 100% fund absorption, establishing a robust legacy for further initiatives. Preparations are already underway for the 2028-2034 period, with these efforts poised to gain additional significance as Cyprus assumes the EU Council Presidency in early 2026.

Innovative Community Projects

During the session, detailed presentations underscored the tangible benefits of the program through projects like the strategic transformation of the Old Municipal Sports Center into a green recreational hub—a project successfully completed in 2025. Additionally, the “Technical And Vocational Training And Education” initiative received accolades from educators and students at Makarios Technical School, who demonstrated how upgraded technical education programs are enhancing both teaching quality and institutional functionality.

Industry leaders, government officials, local authorities, economic and social partners, civil society representatives, research experts, and members of the European Commission all collaborated to ensure that the Thaleia program remains a cornerstone of Cyprus’s developmental strategy.

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Cyprus Expects More French Visitors In 2027 As Air Capacity Expands

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 18, 2026

Cyprus expects more French visitors in 2027 as airlines increase capacity between the two countries, Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said after meetings with tour operators in Paris.

France, one of Cyprus’ key tourism markets, has had a difficult 2026. French arrivals fell 46% year over year to 8,453 in August, from 15,663 a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). August arrivals were also nearly 50% below the 16,798 recorded in the same month of 2024.

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Overall, Cyprus received 2.82 million tourist arrivals between January and August, down 7% from the same period in 2025.

Air Connectivity Supports 2027 Outlook

Koumis discussed the 2027 outlook with senior executives from tour operators offering Cyprus holidays during the IFTM Top Resa travel trade fair in Paris.

Higher air capacity between France and Cyprus was a key focus of the talks. Participants also discussed the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the French market and Cyprus’ efforts to adapt its tourism offering to French travelers.

“The French market is undoubtedly an extremely important market for our country’s tourism,” Koumis said, adding that France had regained importance only a few years ago and still had room to grow.

Improved air connectivity will be an important factor in that expansion, according to Koumis. “It is now clear that air connectivity between France and Cyprus is improving significantly, which is a basic prerequisite for the further growth of the market,” he said.

Cyprus Promotes Tourism And Regional Cooperation

Koumis attended the opening of IFTM Top Resa at the invitation of French Tourism Minister Serge Papin, who later visited the Cyprus stand. Held from Sept. 15 to 17 at Paris Porte de Versailles, the event brought together more than 32,000 tourism professionals representing 177 destinations and 1,650 brands, according to organizers.

During his visit, Koumis also met Egyptian Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy. Cyprus and Egypt reaffirmed their tourism cooperation and discussed opportunities to strengthen ties further.

French media interviews covered Cyprus’ tourism offering, infrastructure and services, along with efforts to develop specialized tourism products. Regional instability weighed on arrivals in 2026, particularly during the spring, although the decline narrowed over the summer.