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Cyprus
This page contains information on the bodies responsible for Structural Funds programmes and on the first level control in Cyprus. You may also speak directly with the Interreg Europe representatives in Cyprus.
Contacts
Organisation
Directorate General Growth, Ministry of Finance
29 Vyronos Avenue Nicosia
1096 Cyprus
Contact
Marilena Ayiomamitou
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22 Mar 2022
Webinar Digitisation of Cultural Heritage Assets
Webinar C: Digitisation of cultural heritage assets (inc. intangible) with advanced technologies (Virtual/Augmented Reality, etc), as a means to provide enhance
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10 Jun 2019
1st Local Seminar with stakeholders in Cyprus
The Local seminar in Cyprus was organised together with the visit of “Experts Mission” by the ManagEnergy, with main expert Mrs Christiane Egger, OÖ Energiesparverband. The presentation of the objective of the RESOR project was combined with the topic of the Energy Communities, where Mrs Egger
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18 - 20 Sep 2019
3rd Interregional Study Visit
3rd Interregional Study Visit of RESOR project
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03 Oct 2019
HoCare High Level Political Dissemination Event
Invitation to the HoCare High Level Political Dissemination Event in Nicosia, Cyprus.
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06 - 08 Nov 2019
Workshop B: Best Practices of CCT based on CCIs
Interregional Workshop B: 'Best practices of CCT based on CCIs' with study visits, Nicosia, Cyprus
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28 Jun 2019
4th Aggregate CoP Meeting in Cyprus, Lefkosia
The meeting is to inform participating CoP members of the projects current progress on both local and consortium level, and to jointly decide the next steps
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01 - 03 Mar 2019
Save Energy Exhibition 2019
The Savenergy Exhibition is the most important commercial event in Cyprus that deals with promotion of energy-efficient products and services
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05 Apr 2019
Policies and Recommendations for Energy Saving
Energy Management - Energy Efficiency - Local Action Plans The Cyprus Energy Agency, VIOLET Partner, organises the 2nd WISE event for VIOLET project.
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28 Mar 2019
Understanding impact of cultural heritage
“ESPON are organising an event “Understanding the economic and impact of cultural heritage” in Nicosia, CY on 28 March” https://www.espon.eu/cyprus
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27 - 28 Mar 2019
CHERISH 2nd ILEEE in Paphos, Cyprus
The 2nd Interregional Learning and Exchange of Experience Event (ILEEE) takes place on March 27-28 in Paphos, Cyprus.
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24 - 27 Oct 2018
CHRISTA meeting in Phase 2 - Steering Group 5
Project Meeting in Phase 2 and Inter-Regional Steering Group Meeting, Pafos, Cyprus 24-27 October 2018 Venue: Aliathon Conference Hotel
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25 - 26 Oct 2018
3rd Workshop on new Cultural Routes development
Third Workshop to be held in Pafos, Cyprus, on the development of new Cultural Routes and extensions / improvements of existing Cultural Routes
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25 - 26 Sep 2018
Thematic event: financial aspects of LfM projects
The third thematic event focused on the financial aspects of landfill management projects and took place in Larnaca and Nicosia (Cyprus).
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16 May 2018
SUMP Good Practices for local authorities
SUMP Good Practices for local authorities. REFORM EU Network Event
2021-2027
This section provides information on the system set up for control in Cyprus for the 2021-2027 programming period.
Bodies responsible for Structural Funds programmes
Download the latest list of managing authorities and intermediate bodies responsible for Structural Funds programmes in each country. Select the CY tab for information about Cyprus.
The control system
Cyprus uses a decentralised control system. The Partner selects an independent external controller who, jointly with the Partner, completes a standardized "Controller Designation Declaration" which incorporates the commitment of the controller and the Control Team for the completion of the verification work within set standards.
The approbation body
| Address | Contact |
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| Address Treasury of the Republic |
Contact Christina Iacovou
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The costs
The control costs must be borne by the project partner, and can be reported as eligible in compliance with the relevant EU regulations and programme rules. These costs should therefore be planned in the project budget.
On-the-spot checks
At least one on-the-spot check to be carried out for each partner during the lifetime of the project.
On-the-spot verifications may cover a sample of the work / project activities and / or a sample of original documents that have been audited administratively and should be undertaken with the aim of obtaining a reasonable assurance about the implementation / delivery of the co-financed products and services. The Controller may follow his / her own methodology and sampling method.
2014-2020
This section provides information on the system set up for first level control in Cyprus for the 2014-2020 programming period.
The costs associated with this control are indicated so that they can be planned for in project budgets.
The system
Cyprus uses a decentralised control system.
This body is responsible for approving the controller proposed by the project partner after checking that the controller is sufficiently independent from project activities and finances and qualified to carry out the control of an Interreg Europe project.
More information on national procedures is available below.
The approbation body
| Address | Contact |
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| Address Verifications and Certification Directorate of the Treasury of the Republic of Cyprus |
Contact Christina Lacovou |
The costs
The costs resulting from the control can be reported as eligible costs in compliance with the relevant EU regulations and programme rules.
On-the-spot checks
The first level controllers will carry out on-the-spot-checks for each project partner at least once during the project lifetime.
Get inspired
Have a look at the Cyprian content on our website. Scroll through our project ideas and good practices, or contact our Cyprian community members and organisations.
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2014 - 2020
Developing Joint Sustainable Strategies (SECAPs) in 348 Cypriot Local Authorities
The project concerns the technical support for implementing 32 joint Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs) in 348 Cypriot Local Communities.
29 Nov 2021 |
Expert approved
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Green
Subsidising investment for renewable energy and energy saving measures in vulnerable homes in Cyprus
The Fund provides financial incentives, through government sponsorship, to encourage implementation of renewable energies & energy saving measures in residences
05 Mar 2021
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
Business model of the Nicosia Tourism Board for CCT development based on CCIs and SME competitivenes
Nicosia Tourism Board (NTB) as an established business model for CCIs SME competitiveness in CCT development, by cooperation between Chamber and Municipalities.
22 Jan 2021 |
Expert approved
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WE QUALIFY
Acquiring knowledge and skills for the energy performance improvement of buildings in Cyprus
18 Jan 2021
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
Blue Career Centre Romania – training opportunities for marine fisheries and aquaculture sectors
Regional training platform for dialogue between business stakeholders, training institutions, research organizations, in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
28 Sep 2020 |
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
Green Taxation for free Energy Audits in the Hotel Sector (Nicosia Municipality)
Nicosia Municipality has approved green taxation under Hotel Tax and the revenues collected will compensate all the Hotels in its region with free Energy Audits
29 Feb 2020 |
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
Restoration of non-compliant landfill sites in Larnaka District-Tersefanou
The practice "Restoration of non-compliant landfill site in Tersefanou Larnaka District», one of the 10 high risk landfill sites of Cyprus.
15 Dec 2019 |
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
Integrated waste management plant in Koshie (Cyprus)
The Waste Management Plant in Koshi receives all the municipal waste from the Districts of Larnaka, Ammochostos and Nicosia and aims to avoid illegal dumping.
15 Dec 2019 |
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
Nicosia Pop Up Festival
Nicosia’s Pop Up festival is a celebration of the capitals’ CCIs and their power to stimulate change for social & economic development and urban revitalization.
11 Oct 2019 |
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
The Intangible Maritime Cultural Heritage Project in Cyprus
The Intangible Maritime Cultural Heritage Project is a small-scale project aiming to record vernacular shipbuilding in Cyprus.
06 May 2019 |
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
Fishing Tourism in Cyprus: an alternative way to learn traditional fishing culture
Fishing tourism as an alternative way to protect and pass fishing culture to the next generations and keep the fishing sector alive.
22 Apr 2019 |
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
Council for promoting bicycle use
The Council achieved to make the first legislation for the bicycle, Law 19(Ι)/2018, which was published on the 31st of October of 2018.
18 Mar 2019 |
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
Nicosia's Mini Buses
Nicosia’s mini buses aim to decongest the Historic Center from cars, to rejuvenate the Green Line and to facilitate the transportation of the tourists.
18 Mar 2019 |
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
Financial incentives for the restoration and rehabilitation of listed buildings
Incentives for protection, conservation and enhancement of the historic built environment and the cultural landscape, in urban and rural areas of Cyprus.
04 Jan 2019 |
Expert approved
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2014 - 2020
THE OPEN AIR FACTORY CONCEPT WITHIN THE PAFOS 2017 EU CAPITAL OF CULTURE
Pafos 2017 introduction of the innovative idea "Open Air Factory" transformed the entire district into a big stage with cultural tourism development benefits
07 Nov 2018 |
Expert approved
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Environment Officer
Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment
Cyprus
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1 project
Executive Manager
Pafos Regional Board of Tourism
Cyprus
Interested in
3 projects
Project Manager
Nicosia Tourism Board
Cyprus
Interested in
1 project
Head of Climate Change & Environment Department
Cyprus Energy Agency
Cyprus
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2 projects
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