Cyprus will move up several gears to digitalise its economy, with a €283 million EU-backed recovery fund, while teaming up with Estonia, considered the champion of e-government.

More than 2,000 households in Cyprus have applied to benefit from a €35 million fund for home energy efficiency upgrades, with the Energy Ministry considering launching a second round of the same scheme.

Cyprus swimming waters are the best in Europe after receiving a 100% quality rating by the EU’s environment watchdog.