Smart Meter Deployment Expands Across Cyprus: Enhancing Energy Infrastructure

The Electricity Authority of Cyprus started installing smart meters across multiple regions, requiring temporary power interruptions of about 20 minutes during each upgrade. Deployment is part of a broader effort to modernise the electricity network and improve energy consumption monitoring.

Upgrading The Nation’s Energy Grid

Installations in Nicosia cover residential areas east of Yiannos Kranidiotis Avenue, from Ayios Georgios Street to Alexander The Great Avenue. Additional works extend along Ayios Georgios and Demetris Stavrou Avenues in Latsia. These upgrades aim to improve grid reliability and enable more accurate measurement of electricity usage. Focus remains on areas with high residential demand.

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Targeted Rollouts In Key Urban Centers

Works extend along both sides of the Nicosia–Limassol motorway, from Rizokarpaso Street and Eleftherios Venizelos Street to the Dhali industrial area. Areas including Helioupolis, Kallithea and the municipality of Tseri are included in the rollout. Coverage across these zones expands access to smart metering in densely populated corridors. This approach supports broader network integration.

Broadening The Network In Limassol And Larnaca

Installations in Limassol are concentrated within areas bounded by October 28th Avenue and Archbishop Makarios III Avenue, including Grivas Digenis, Gladstone and Anexartisia streets. In Larnaca, the rollout includes the Oroklini area. Expansion across these locations increases the share of households connected to the upgraded system. Deployment follows a phased schedule.

Expanding Benefits Across Famagusta And Paphos

Dherynia in the Famagusta district is included in the rollout, with installations planned in central areas and along Archbishop Makarios III and Stadiou Avenues. In Paphos, works cover areas in Yeroskipou between Archbishop Makarios III Avenue and Evagoras Pallikarides Street. Further expansion across districts supports nationwide coverage of smart meters. Implementation will depend on installation timelines and rollout progress.

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Eurobank Launches First UPI Cross-Border Payment From Greece To India

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 10, 2026

Eurobank has launched its first cross-border payment from Greece to India through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), marking a new step in the bank’s international expansion and its strategy to strengthen financial ties between Europe and India.

The transaction, completed in cooperation with NPCI International, follows the launch of Eurobank’s new payment service. The inaugural payment was made in the presence of India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Eurobank Chief Executive Fokion Karavias and senior executives from NPCI International.

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A Strategic Bet On India’s Digital Payments Ecosystem

According to Eleftherios Vlachogiannis, Eurobank’s head of transaction banking, the service currently supports outgoing payments by Indian citizens living in Greece to recipients in India, representing the first phase of a broader collaboration with NPCI International.

UPI is operated by NPCI International. By integrating the system into its e-banking platform and mobile app, Eurobank enables customers to make real-time transfers.

“The most important aspect is the philosophy behind the initiative,” Vlachogiannis said. “Instead of creating another closed payment system, we are integrating mature and internationally recognised payment ecosystems into the bank’s services so customers enjoy a simple, secure and modern transaction experience.”

He added: “Innovation creates value when it delivers a genuine benefit for the customer.”

Building A Financial Bridge Between Europe And India

The UPI launch follows Eurobank’s opening of a representative office in Mumbai, making it the first Greek and Cypriot bank with a physical presence in India. The bank has also expanded its presence through the India-Greece-Cyprus Business and Investment Council, a technology centre in Pune and partnerships with Indian institutions.

Vlachogiannis said India’s economic growth and closer ties with the European Union support the bank’s long-term strategy. He also pointed to progress in negotiations on the EU-India Free Trade Agreement.

Mumbai Office Serves As A Regional Business Hub

Eurobank’s Mumbai office supports businesses seeking to establish operations between India, Greece, Cyprus and the wider European market. It provides access to banking services, business networks and market support.

For Greek companies expanding into India, the bank offers international payments, foreign exchange management, trade finance and supply chain finance. Indian businesses investing in Greece, Cyprus or elsewhere in the European Union can also access financing and corporate banking services through Eurobank.

Aiming To Strengthen The India-Europe Corridor

Looking ahead, Eurobank said it will continue investing in technology, international payments, trade finance and partnerships with Indian organisations.

“Our ambition is to act not only as a banking services provider but also as a strategic partner for businesses and investors seeking to benefit from the opportunities created by this dynamic market,” Vlachogiannis said.

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