Cyprus President Outlines Strategic Steps To Address Energy Crisis And Cyprus Resolution

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 27, 2026

The Cyprus government is preparing additional measures to address rising energy costs, with spending already exceeding €100 million, President Nikos Christodoulidis said. Announcements are expected later this week. Comments were made during a press briefing that also covered developments related to the Cyprus issue. The government is managing both economic and political priorities.

Government Measures To Combat The Energy Crisis

The President said more than €100 million has already been allocated to support households and businesses facing higher energy prices. Additional measures are under preparation. Ongoing discussions involve the Ministry of Finance, with further support under consideration. The government is expected to present new steps in a public address.

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Dialogue With The United Nations

The President referred to recent developments following the National Council meeting, noting that some confidential discussions had become public. He said the disclosures raised concerns about the handling of sensitive information. António Guterres is expected to submit a framework for a Cyprus settlement before the end of his term. According to the President, recent discussions with the United Nations were productive.

Economic Initiatives To Curb Price Increases

Efforts are focused on limiting the impact of energy costs on households and businesses. Measures include financial support and policy actions aimed at stabilizing prices. Further details are expected in the coming days, as the government prepares additional announcements.

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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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