Electric Mobility Promotion Initiative Adjustments: New Order Submission Guidelines & Preliminary Approval Cancellations

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 23, 2026

The Department of Road Transport in Cyprus has recently updated the Electric Mobility Promotion Initiative, detailing revised procedures for preliminary approvals and order submissions. This announcement underscores the regulatory adjustments affecting candidates in various sponsorship categories under the scheme.

Order Submission Deadline Elapsed

Candidates who received notification emails on February 3, 2026, were informed that the deadline for submitting or posting vehicle orders had expired. Under the scheme’s rules, applicants were required to submit proof of orders for new vehicles or confirm receipt of orders for used vehicles, together with supporting documentation. Candidates who failed to meet these requirements have had their preliminary approvals revoked.

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Reallocation Of Preliminary Approvals

Following the expiration of deadlines, preliminary approvals will be reassigned to the next eligible candidates based on lottery rankings within specific categories. In Category D5, approvals will be issued to candidates ranked 524 to 527. Adjustments also apply to Category D7 (positions 73 to 75), Category D9 (positions 79 to 81), and Category D10 (position 16).

Required Documentation And Submission Timeline

Applicants must submit the necessary documentation as specified for their respective sponsorship category to the Department of Road Transport via tomxorigies@rtd.mcw.gov.cy. Each category outlines its own list of required documents and a strict timeline for submission, as communicated in the approval email. Failure to comply within the stipulated period will result in the further transfer of preliminary approvals to additional candidates based on the lottery rankings.

Ensuring Fair Access And Transparency

The updated process aims to maintain clear allocation rules and ensure that available sponsorships are reassigned efficiently when deadlines are missed. The adjustments support the continued rollout of Cyprus’ electric mobility program and the expansion of electric vehicle adoption.

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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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