Cyprus And Greece Sign MoU To Drive Digital Transformation

Cyprus and Greece have solidified their commitment to digital transformation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement, formalised by Nicodemos Damianou, Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy of Cyprus, and Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance of Greece, aims to enhance the digital capabilities of both nations.

Strategic Digital Cooperation

The MoU focuses on exchanging best practices, expertise, and technological know-how to develop advanced digital applications and services. A key component of this initiative is the “Digital Citizen” application in Cyprus, modeled after Greece’s Gov.gr Wallet. This application will facilitate electronic identity verification and digital signatures, streamlining interactions between citizens and the state.

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Enhancing Public Services

The collaboration is designed to improve the operational efficiency of public services in both countries. By leveraging each other’s strengths and experiences, Cyprus and Greece aim to provide their citizens with more effective and user-friendly digital services. The shared goal is to utilise technology to benefit the populace, enhancing transparency, accessibility, and convenience in public sector operations.

Leadership Perspectives

During the signing ceremony in Athens, Damianou expressed his appreciation for Greece’s cooperation, highlighting the mutual benefits of the partnership in driving digital modernisation. Papastergiou echoed these sentiments, emphasising the shared objective of using technology to enhance citizens’ lives.

Long-term Vision

This agreement represents a significant step towards the digital transformation of both nations, aligning with broader European digital strategies. By fostering a collaborative environment, Cyprus and Greece are setting a precedent for regional cooperation in digital governance.

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Only 1% Of Cyprus Farms Use Precision Farming Technologies

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 24, 2026

Cyprus remains one of the European Union’s least digitised agricultural economies, with just 1% of farms using precision farming technologies in 2023, according to Eurostat.

The findings come as the EU continues to encourage the adoption of digital tools aimed at improving agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.

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Internet Access Expands, But Digital Uptake Lags

Internet access has improved across the bloc, although adoption remains uneven. Eurostat found that 43% of EU farms had internet access in 2023, with northern and central European countries leading the way.

Denmark, Germany, Slovakia, Latvia, the Czech Republic and Austria all reported internet access rates above 90%.

Greater connectivity, however, has not translated into widespread digital adoption. Farm management information systems, which help farmers manage day-to-day operations, were used by only about 11% of EU farms. France was a notable exception, with around 60% of farms using the technology.

Precision Farming Concentrated In Larger Operations

Robotics adoption also remained relatively limited, with only about 7% of EU farms using robotic technologies. Overall, around 18% of farms with utilised agricultural area employed at least one precision farming technology or practice in 2023.

These included robotics for plant protection, band spraying, variable-rate application, precision crop monitoring and soil analysis. Despite representing fewer than one in five farms, these holdings accounted for around 44% of the EU’s utilised agricultural area.

The figures suggest that precision farming remains concentrated among larger agricultural businesses, where investment in digital technologies is typically easier to support.

Cyprus Lags Behind EU Leaders

Luxembourg, Finland and Estonia recorded the highest shares of utilised agricultural area managed by farms using precision farming technologies, each exceeding 75%.

At the other end of the ranking, Cyprus recorded just 1%, while Greece and Romania reported between 10% and 15%. The results indicate that Cyprus remains at an early stage of digital adoption in agriculture, even as precision farming becomes more widespread across parts of the European Union.

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