Cyprus and the EIB

We helped develop the University of Cyprus's new campus, which has become a beacon of new talent. We have also financed projects including new hospitals and power stations.

At a glance

The EIB provides finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects in Cyprus.

Last year’s EIB Group activity in Cyprus by priority

(In € million, last updated at previous year end)

EIB activity in Cyprus by sector since start of operations

EIB Group activity in Cyprus in 2023

EIB stories in Cyprus

Individual stories speak far louder than figures and charts. Discover how our work improves the quality of life in Cyprus and beyond.

26 June 2024

Cyprus and the EIB

We have worked in Cyprus since 1981, financing key infrastructure and educational facilities. We helped develop the University of Cyprus's new campus, which has become a beacon of new talent. We have also financed projects including new hospitals and power stations.

Cyprus European Union
4 June 2024 Nadia Calviño

What the EU has done for us

With the European Parliament elections around the corner, many will ask what the European Union has done for us since the last election in 2019. Here are some of the highlights

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2 May 2024 Dawid A. Fusiek

EU delivers: Greener cities in Cyprus

Urban regeneration project makes cities and towns greener, boosts the economy, and improves lives in Cyprus

Urban agenda Infrastructure Climate change Climate Sustainability Cyprus European Union Urban development Climate action and environment Corporate
2 February 2023

A day in Europe

Buckle up and discover a normal day in Europe through different projects financed by the European Investment Bank. Will you recognise some of them? The journey begins now!

Slovakia Italy Croatia Austria Spain Romania Ireland Germany Sweden Slovenia Lithuania Bulgaria Malta Finland Belgium Hungary Greece Denmark Luxembourg Cyprus The Netherlands Portugal Poland France Latvia Czechia Estonia European Union
16 December 2022 Dawid A. Fusiek

Green and local in Cyprus

An urban regeneration project aims to make municipalities greener, boost the economy, and improve people’s lives in Cyprus

Cyprus European Union Urban development Climate action and environment
2 June 2022 Dawid A. Fusiek

Digital insurance in Greece and Cyprus

A Greece Cyprus digital insurance company is pioneering a new platform to bring faster, cheaper, and more accessible insurance services to the region

Venture debt Greece Cyprus European Union Research, innovation and technology Venture capital & equity SMEs
14 May 2019 Matt Rees

I Got a Job: A unique European project for Cyprus

The financial crisis made Cyprus job creation crucial. The University of Cyprus expansion boosts construction jobs now and, in the future, its facilities will bring valuable research funds.

Cyprus European Union Innovation Education and training Research, innovation and technology
24 May 2017 Matt Rees

Genes unite a divided Cyprus

The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics boosts its research and patient care—for Greek and Turkish Cypriots

Cyprus European Union Innovation Research, innovation and technology Health and life sciences
5 October 2016 Matt Rees

Cyprus SMEs: The little village and the big bank

Like many villages in Cyprus, Agros gets a vital lifeline for family businesses hurt by the island’s banking crisis

Cyprus European Union SMEs SMEs
21 September 2016

Supporting investments in Cyprus

Improvements in education, small companies, key infrastructure… Over the last three decades, the EIB has been supporting Cyprus with loans of more than EUR 2.7bn. The role of the EU Bank as a partner for the country’s development has been recognised at the International Investment Awards 2016, organised by Gold magazine and Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency (CIPA).

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We improve the lives of citizens in the EU and beyond. We support small businesses, while enhancing climate action and innovation. We also focus on energy transition and urban sustainability. We create prosperity for all EU regions, so that they reach their full potential.

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The EIB economic survey of investments in Cyprus

The EIB, with the help of dozens of academics, practitioners and policymakers, surveyed 12,500 firms and 500 big cities across Europe to find out what is driving or holding back investment.

Discover the latest results