We would like to inform you that EAC Supply has announced a new Grant Scheme “AHK+”, in collaboration with the Cyprus Energy Agency, aiming to support the transition to a cleaner and more efficient energy model.

The Scheme provides financial support for the replacement of lighting fixtures and old air-conditioning units with modern, high energy-efficiency devices, offering immediate benefits to businesses, organizations and households, while contributing to reduced energy consumption and the promotion of the green transition.

The total budget of the Scheme amounts to €5.5 million, of which €4.5 million are allocated for lighting grants and €1 million for air-conditioning units.

The “AHK+” Grant Scheme includes two categories of grants:

Category A – Replacement of lighting fixtures with LED technology
This category is addressed to businesses, organizations and local authorities wishing to immediately reduce electricity consumption through the upgrading of their lighting systems. It subsidizes the purchase of:

• LED lighting panels 60×60 cm, with a grant of €30 per unit
• Round LED lighting panels 17 cm, with a grant of €20 per unit

Category B – Replacement of air-conditioning units with high energy-efficiency models
This category is addressed to vulnerable customers of AHK Supply (Tariff 08) and financially supports the replacement of old, energy-intensive air-conditioning units with new devices of energy class A++ or A+++. The grant ranges from €170 to €470 per unit, depending on the capacity of the new device.

The Scheme has a total duration of three years, with an application period until 30 September 2028, or until the available funds are depleted.

Applications are submitted exclusively through the Scheme’s electronic platform.

You can find more information in the Scheme’s guide by clicking here.

We would like to inform you that Commissioner Hansen will visit Thailand from May 24-28, 2026, accompanied by a business delegation that will include up to 100 senior executives from European companies and agricultural and food sector producer organizations.

Read more here: PDF – High level mission of EU Commissioner to Thailand

Σας ενημερώνουμε ότι το Υφυπουργείο Τουρισμού και το Υφυπουργείο Έρευνας, Καινοτομίας και Ψηφιακής Πολιτικής διοργανώνουν ημερίδα με θέμα:
«Η Τεχνητή Νοημοσύνη ως Παράγοντας Ανάπτυξης στον Τουρισμό»
Η εκδήλωση θα πραγματοποιηθεί στις 11 Δεκεμβρίου 2025, 8:00 – 14:00, στο Σιακόλειο Εκπαιδευτικό Κέντρο, Κλινικής Ιατρικής, Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου, Λευκωσίας, και απευθύνεται σε επιχειρήσεις, οργανισμούς και επαγγελματίες του τουριστικού τομέα.
Στόχος της εκδήλωσης είναι η ανάδειξη των δυνατοτήτων και των προοπτικών που προσφέρει η τεχνητή νοημοσύνη (AI) στον κυπριακό τουριστικό τομέα. Ειδικότερα, η ημερίδα στοχεύει:

• Να ενημερώσει για τις τελευταίες εξελίξεις, τις καινοτόμες εφαρμογές και τις στρατηγικές αξιοποίησης της τεχνητής νοημοσύνης στον τουρισμό.
• Να παρουσιάσει καλές πρακτικές και παραδείγματα για το πώς η AI μπορεί να συμβάλει στη βιώσιμη ανάπτυξη, την ενίσχυση της ανταγωνιστικότητας, τη βελτίωση της εμπειρίας των επισκεπτών και την αποτελεσματική διαχείριση των τουριστικών επιχειρήσεων.
• Να ενθαρρύνει τη συνεργασία μεταξύ δημόσιου και ιδιωτικού τομέα, ακαδημαϊκών, ερευνητικών κέντρων και επιχειρήσεων, ώστε να δημιουργηθούν συνέργειες για την προώθηση της καινοτομίας στον τουρισμό.
• Να αναδείξει τις ευκαιρίες εκπαίδευσης και ανάπτυξης ψηφιακών δεξιοτήτων για τους επαγγελματίες του τουρισμού, με στόχο την προσαρμογή στις νέες τεχνολογικές απαιτήσεις.
• Να συζητήσει τις προκλήσεις και τις ευκαιρίες που προκύπτουν από την ενσωμάτωση της τεχνητής νοημοσύνης στον τουριστικό τομέα της Κύπρου, μέσα από στρογγυλή τράπεζα με εκπροσώπους φορέων και επιχειρήσεων.

Η εκδήλωση εντάσσεται στο πλαίσιο της εθνικής στρατηγικής για την τεχνητή νοημοσύνη στην Κύπρο, με στόχο τη διαμόρφωση ενός σύγχρονου, βιώσιμου και ανταγωνιστικού τουριστικού προϊόντος, αξιοποιώντας τις δυνατότητες της ψηφιακής καινοτομίας.

Η συμμετοχή στην ημερίδα είναι δωρεάν. Οι εγγραφές θα γίνονται διαδικτυακά εδώ.
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, παρακαλούμε επικοινωνήστε στο τηλ. 22691189.

Επισυνάπτεται το Πρόγραμμα εδώ PDF – circular_AI for Tourism Growth

We inform you that the Treasury of the Republic of Cyprus will announce an open tender for the conclusion of a Framework Agreement, aiming at the implementation of a pilot programme for the preparation and distribution of breakfast (catering) in kindergartens in the districts of Larnaca and Famagusta.

To ensure optimal preparation for the tender and to improve the process, a meeting will be held with interested economic operators, where issues related to the conduct of the Framework

Agreement as well as the relevant technical specifications will be discussed, to avoid potential problems.

The meeting will take place on Monday, 15 December 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Ministry of Finance building (Room 4160-4161, 1st floor).

Members of CCCI who are interested in participating in the programme are kindly requested to declare their interest by email to hgalatakis@treasury.gov.cy, no later than Monday, 8 December 2025.

For any clarifications, please contact the Treasury of the Republic of Cyprus (Tel.: +357 22602310, Email: accountant.general@treasury.gov.cy)

PDF – Circular_Consultation_Breakfast Meals

Compliance with the European regulatory framework is not merely a legal obligation, but also a strategic factor for business resilience, competitiveness, and the continuation of their operations in the market.

In this context, we would like to remind you of the importance of complying with the European Union requirements for registering products on the EPREL platform, which applies to all businesses that place products bearing an energy label on the EU market.
What is the EPREL platform and what are your obligations?

The EPREL platform was established under Regulation (EU) 2017/1369 (Framework Regulation) and requires the registration of all energy-related products before they are placed on the EU market.

Since 2019, the platform automatically generates the energy label in PDF format as well as a QR Code linked to the public registration of the product. The label must be clearly and legibly displayed on the product or its packaging, in accordance with the Regulatory Annex and the official guidelines (Manufacturer Guidelines 2024, Delegated Acts).

The European Commission emphasizes that the QR Code must be:

• Readable
• Of appropriate size (≥ 1 cm x 1 cm)
• Positioned visibly with high contrast

Procedure of registration of energy goods on the EPREL platform:

A. Create an EPREL Account
• Log in via EU Login or create a new account
• Verify company details with official documents (e.g., certificate of incorporation)
B. Product Registration
• Select the appropriate category (e.g., refrigerators, washing machines)
• Complete all required fields: brand name, model code, technical specifications
C. Label & QR Code Generation
• Options:
 o Automatic label generation by EPREL
 o Upload your own label (according to specifications)

• The system generates:
 o PDF energy label
 o QR Code linked to the public entry

Why is compliance important?
Proper registration ensures that your products carry the required energy label and QR Code, providing consumers with reliable information and strengthening your company’s competitiveness. Conversely, non-compliance may lead to penalties and restrictions on market availability. Compliance is not optional. It is a prerequisite for the uninterrupted placement of your products on the EU market.

For full compliance, we recommend always following the official the official EPREL technical documentation (User Manual, Delegated Acts) and the European Commission guidelines.
For any further information please visit the official website of the EPREL platform, and/or call 22889749/69/66 or email eency@ccci.com.cy.

PDF – EPREL Platform: EU Regulations & QR Code Placement Process