The Cooperation Programme Interreg VI-A Greece-Cyprus 2021-2027 is a cross-border cooperation program that aims to strengthen actions between entities from the region of Crete, the regions of South and North Aegean and Cyprus.

The Programme will contribute towards a greener and more resilient Europe, towards a more social and inclusive Europe as well as to a greater security in Europe, thus becoming a strong driver for the development of the intervention area.

Insularity, as a basic and common characteristic of the intervention area, determines to a significant extent the particularities, but also the opportunities faced by the entire intervention area. Through cooperation, the two countries are trying to respond to their common investment needs that extend to many sectors of the economy (indicatively: research and development, energy, entrepreneurship, health, transport, sustainability, circular economy) but also to respond to common problems, as they arise in areas such as tourism and migration.

Therefore, and after relevant consultation with all relevant actors, the following priorities have been determined:

• Protection of the environment, adaptation to climate change with the use of efficient green energy and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
• Promotion of socio-economic development through the enhancement of culture, sustainable tourism and the social economy
• Greater security and protection in the intervention area, through effective integration of refugees and migrants.

80% from the European Regional Development Fund

• Culture
• Energy
• Environment and Climate Change
• Justice - Security
• Natural and Cultural Heritage
• Regional Development
• Research, Technological Development and Innovation
• Small-Medium Enterprises and Competitiveness
• Tourism

• Associations
• Central Government
• Chambers
• Educational Institutions
• International Organisations
• Local Authorities
• NGOs
• Non Profit Organisations
• Other Beneficiaries
• Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions
• State-owned Enterprises

Directorate General Growth, Ministry of Finance
Address: Vyronos 29 Ave, 1096, Nicosia
Email: dggrowth@mof.gov.cy
Website: http://www.dggrowth.mof.gov.cy

Joint Secretariat of the Interreg VI-A Cooperation Program “Greece-Cyprus 2021-2027”
Address: 65 Agricultural School Avenue, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece
Telephone: +30 2310 469 626
Email: jts_grcy@mou.gr

Interreg Special Service 2021-2027
Address: 65 Agricultural School Avenue, 57001, Thessaloniki, Greece
Telephone: +30 2310 469600
Email: interreg@mou.gr