Civil Society VI Grant Scheme has been launched!

Strengthening of civil society in the northern part of Cyprus is a key factor in the development of a culture of dialogue, participation in community life and promotion of the values of tolerance, peace and active citizenship. The EU funded support to confidence building measures and joint-actions organised by civil society organisations from both communities strongly promotes reconciliation, dialogue, closer relationships and trust between the Turkish Cypriot and the Greek Cypriot communities. 

The EU has supported five grant schemes totalling €9.5 million to date with more in the pipeline. More than 60 projects and 80 civil society associations have been assisted under the Cypriot Civil Society in Action programme since 2006.

Please visit here to download the guidelines for the Civil Society VI Grant Scheme.
The deadline for application is 12 September 2017.

Europe Day 2017 was celebrated with enthusiasm during the event organised by the European Commission on 10 June at Namık Kemal Square, Famagusta. The event highlighted the theme of "United in Diversity" and the visitors had the opportunity to experience original tastes at the various EU Member States stands such as France and Netherlands. They also had the chance to get information at the stands of EU-funded projects about the role of the EU in the Turkish Cypriot community's development. In addition, Acoustic 4, Papageorgio String Quartet, Sublife, DAÜ-SEM Ada Işığı Children’s Choir and Eda Bingöl Orchestra concerts, The Karpaz Community Folkdance and Choir Group and GMB Folfdance Group performed folk dances and songs. Furthermore, little visitors had an amusing time at the puppet corner, science corner, painting corner and face painting activities. The opening speeches of the event were made by Mr.George Markopouliotis and Mr.İsmail Arter.  Celebrated in 28 European countries by more than 500 million European citizens, Europe Day 2017 was celebrated in Famagusta for the first time this year after the celebrations held in Nicosia on 20 May. 

Check out the photos of the Europe Day 2017 Famagusta!

Europe Day, held on 9 May every year, celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historical Schuman Declaration. The Schuman Declaration states that "Europe will not be made in one go, nor through a comprehensive construction, it will be built by concrete realisations that will first create real solidarity." The European Union is built on the fundamental values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, and respect for human rights.

The Nicosia Friendship Cup 2017

The Nicosia Friendship Cup 2017, supported by the European Commission, took place on 2-3 June. Four Cypriot and international amateur football teams, CVAR, Duzkaya, Finland United and Cyprus International, participated in the tournament, which was organised by the EU Infopoint. After the introduction meeting on 2 June at the Home for Cooperation, the first day matches took place at the Yusuf Kaptan football pitch. The remaining matches took place the following day at the Orfeas football pitch. The tournament was completed with an award ceremony on the evening of 3 June. The Finnish Ambassador H.E. Timo Heino presented the winners’ trophy to the CVAR team, as well as participation trophies to the other teams.