New Era For Kato Pyrgos: Major Upgrade To Fishing Refuge Unveiled

Project Overview

Plans to modernize the Fishing Refuge of Kato Pyrgos were announced by the Public Works Department, marking the start of a project valued at more than €6 million. The upgrade will focus on the existing port facilities and is intended to support professional and recreational fishermen, while also serving the growing demand for recreational boating in the area.

For years, Kato Pyrgos has faced challenges linked to its geographic location and limited maritime infrastructure. The proposed works are designed to improve access, safety and operational capacity at the refuge.

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Key Infrastructure Enhancements

According to the project’s environmental and engineering studies, the planned works combine port infrastructure improvements with measures aimed at protecting the Tillyria Bay ecosystem.

Proposed upgrades include:

Extending and reinforcing the main breakwater using natural boulders and precast concrete elements to improve protection from northwesterly winter waves.
Dredging the seabed to remove accumulated sediment and increase water depth, allowing safer access and docking for larger vessels.
Replacing existing docking infrastructure with reinforced concrete platforms, including new loading ramps, fenders and safety staircases.
Installing facilities for the collection of used oils and vessel waste, together with integrated fire-fighting systems.

Timeline And Economic Impact

Interested contractors have until July 17 to submit bids, which will be assessed on the basis of both cost and technical criteria. Following the planned contract award on November 17, 2026, construction is expected to last 24 months, with completion targeted for 2028, subject to any appeals process.

Project documentation indicates that the works are expected to create employment during the construction phase while improving maritime infrastructure in the region. Part of a broader programme of infrastructure investment in coastal and remote communities, the Kato Pyrgos upgrade has been prioritised by the Public Works Department.

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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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