
Cyclades, Greece
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The Cyclades islands (South Aegean Region) are a major tourist destination in Greece. They have a unique architectural and natural beauty and produce quality agricultural products. Fishing, livestock farming, maritime transport and the construction sector are also significant areas of economic activity.
Examples of projects and initiatives supported by the EU
Metal Places-Crossroads of Culture in the Eastern Mediterranean
Knowledge capitalisation regarding the metallurgy tradition in the Cyclades and its promotion.
Road Safety Improvement Projects in the Great Islands of the Cyclades
The project concerns the improvement and upgrading of traffic conditions, in accordance with road safety rules, in the Provincial Road Network of Syros, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, Thira and Milos, at a total length of 415 km, with vertical (tags) and horizontal road signs, as well as vehicle intercepting elements.
Construction of a primary school in Sifnos
Construction of a primary school in Sifnos. The new two-storey primary school in Sifnos covers the island’s primary education needs. It has 12 classrooms with places for up to 300 pupils, the aim being to help cover the needs of the island.
Creation of a new desalination plant in Iraklia
Establishment of a new desalination unit in Irakleia, generating 300 m3 of fresh water daily.
Interconnection of the Cyclades with the Continental Interconnected High Voltage System.
Interconnection of the Cyclades with the Continental Interconnected High Voltage System. Project to connect the Cyclades to mainland Greece’s high-voltage power grid
Διασύνδεση των Κυκλάδων με το Ηπειρωτικό Διασυνδεδεμένο Σύστημα Υψηλής Τάσης
Το έργο αυτό συνδέει τα νησιά των Κυκλάδων με το ηλεκτρικό δίκτυο της ηπειρωτικής χώρας.
- Further information
Southern Aegean Region , http://www.pnai.gov.gr/
Ministry of Economy and Development, NSRF 2014-2020 and 2021-2027, https://www.espa.gr/el/pages/default.aspx
European Parliament | Liaison Office in Greece , https://athens.europarl.europa.eu/el
EPRS | European Parliamentary Research Service , http://www.epthinktank.eu/