G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
1 October  2019 
(19-6364) Page: 1/27 
Committee on Subsidies  
and Countervailing Measures  Original:  English  
 
  
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1  
OF THE GATT  1994 AND  ARTICLE  25 OF THE A GREEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COU NTERVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to subsidy programmes of 
Cyprus . 
 
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CYPRUS  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
 
 DE MINIMIS  SCHEME FOR EXPORT P ROM OTION OF INDUSTRIAL & 
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT S PROVIDED TO CYPRIO T COMPANIES 
PARTICIPATING IN TRA DE FAIRS ΑND EXHIBIT IONS ABROAD, WHERE T HE 
MINISTRY OF ENERGY, COMMERCE, INDUSTRY A ND TOURISM PARTICIPA TES 
WITH A NATIONAL PAVI LION  ................................ ................................ ..........................  4 
 DE MINIMIS  SCHEME FOR EXPORT P ROMOTION OF INDUSTRI AL PRODUCTS 
PROVIDED TO CYPRIOT COMPANIES PARTICIPAT ING PRIVATELY IN TRA DE 
FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS ON THEIR OWN EXPENSE S ................................ ......................  5 
 DE MINIMIS  SCHEME FOR THE SUBS IDIZATION OF CYPRIOT  COMPANIES 
CONDUCTING RESEARCH OF FOREIGN MARKETS  ................................ .............................  6 
 DE MINIMIS  SCHEME FOR EXPORT P ROMOTIO N OF AGRICULTURAL 
PRODUCTS PROVIDED TO  CYPRIOT COMPANIES P ARTICIPATING PRIVATE LY TO 
TRADE FAIRS AND EXHI BITIONS  ................................ ................................ .....................  6 
 MEASURE  1: PROGRAMM ES ON INFORMATION PR OVISION AND PROMOTIO N 
OF AGRICULTURAL PROD UCTS ON THE INTERNAL  MARKET, CO -FINANCED  BY 
THE EUROPEAN UNION W ITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF COUNCIL REGULATIO N 
(EC) NO. 3/2008 AND COMMISSION REGUL ATION (EC) NO. 501/2 008 ...........................  7 
 MEASURE  2: PROGRAMM ES ON INFORMATION PR OVISION AND PROMOTIO N 
OF AGRICULTURAL PROD UCTS IN THIRD COUNTR IES, CO -FINANCED BY TH E 
EUROPEAN UNION WITHI N THE FRAMEWORK OF C OUNCIL REGULATION (E C) 
NO. 3/2008 AND COMMI SSION REGULATION (EC ) NO. 501/2008  ................................ ... 8 
 STATE AID SCHEME FO R THE PROMOTION AND ADVERTISING OF 
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT S ON THE INTERNAL MA RKET AND IN THIRD 
COUNTRIES (01.01.2015 -31.12.20 20) ................................ ................................ ...........  10 
 SCHEME FOR THE ENHA NCEMENT OF SMES COMP ETITIVENESS IN THE 
MANUFACTURING SECTOR  AND OTHER SPECIFIC ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES  .....................  10 
 SCHEME FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF SMES COMPETITIVEN ESS IN THE 
MANUFACTURING SECTOR  AND OTHER SPECIFIC ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN 
AREAS OF THE BRITISH  BASES IN CYPRUS  ................................ ................................ .... 11 
 SCHEME FOR THE ENHA NCEMENT OF YOUTH ENT REPRENEURSHIP  ..........................  12 
 SCHEME FOR THE ENHA NCEMENT OF FEMALE EN TREPREN EURSHIP  .........................  13 
 SUPPORT SCHEME FOR DEEP ENERGY RENOVATI ONS OF SME'S BUILDIN GS ...........  14 
 SCHEME FOR STRENGTH ENING BUSINESS INNOV ATION  ................................ .........  15 
 CREATION AND UPGRAD ING OF MANUFACTURING  AND TRADING UNITS O F 
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT S-SUB-MEASURE  4.2 ................................ ..............................  16 
 SCHEME  FOR FISHING SPECIES  LAGOCEPHALUS SCELER ATUS -
MEASURE  1.18I (ARTIC LE 40.1 I REG. 508/2 014-EMFF  2014 -2020)  ..............................  17 
 SCHEME FOR COMPENSA TION FOR DAMAGE TO C ATCHES CAUSED BY 
MARINE MAMMALS -MEASU RE 1.19 (ARTICLE  40.1 Η REG. 
508/2014 -EMFF  2014 -2020)  ................................ ................................ .........................  18 
 SCHEME FOR FUNDING EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE 
TRANSMISSION OF FISH ING DATA -MEASURE  3.1 (ARTICLE  76 REG.  
508/2014 -EMFF  2014 -2020)  ................................ ................................ .........................  19 
 SCHEME FOR INVESTME NTS ON FISHING VESSE LS-MEASURE  1.8 
(ARTICLE  32 REG.  508/2014 -EMFF  2014 -2020 ) ................................ ............................  20 G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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 SCHEME FOR MITIGATI ON OF CLIMATE CHANGE  AND ENERGY EFFICIEN CY 
OF FISHING VESSELS -MEASURE  1.20 (ARTICLE  41.1 REG. 508/2014 -
EMFF  2014 -2020)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  21 
 SCHEME FOR PRODUCTI VE INVESTMENT IN AQU ACULTURE -MEASURE  2.2 
(ARTICLE  48.1 REG. 5 08/2014 -EMFF  2014 -2020) ................................ .........................  21 
 SCHEME FOR INVESTME NTS IN THE MARKETING  OF FISHERIES 
PRODUCTS -MEASURE  5.3 (ARTICLE  68 REG. 50 8/2014 -EMFF  2014 -2020) ....................  22 
 COMPENSATION SCHEME  TO FISHERMEN, FOR S ATELLITE COSTS AND 
TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF  THE VMS AND ERS DEV ICES, IN THE FORM OF  
DE MINIMIS  (2017)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 23 
 COMPENSATION SCHEME  TO FISHERMEN, FOR T HE DAMAGES ON FISHIN G 
GEAR CAUSED BY DOLPH INS, IN THE FORM OF DE MINIMIS  (2018)  ..............................  24 
 COMPENSATION SCHEME  TO FISHERMEN OF POL YVALENT VESSELS, WHO  
FISH ACTIVELY FOR XIPHIAS GLADIUS , FOR INCOME LOSSES DUE TO THE 
CLOSED FISHING PERIO D WHICH WAS IMPOSE D BY ICCAT, IN THE F ORM OF  
DE MINIMIS  (2018)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 24 
 COMPENSATION SCHEME  TO FISHERMEN OF SMA LL SCALE FISHERMEN, DUE 
TO THE IMPACTS CAUSE D BY THE CONSTRUCTIO N AND OPERATION OF V TTV 
JETTY IN VASILIKOS A REA, IN THE FORM OF DE MINIMIS  (2018)  ................................  25 
 COMPENSATION SCHEME  TO A FISHING COMPAN Y DUE TO THE CAPTURE  OF 
ITS FISHING VESSEL B Y THE TURKISH ARMY, IN THE FORM OF DE MINIMIS  
(2018)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........................  26 
 
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 DE MINIMIS  SCHEME FOR EXPORT P ROMOTION OF INDUSTRI AL & AGRICULTURAL 
PRODUCTS PROVIDED TO  CYPRIOT COMPANIES P ARTICIPATING IN TRAD E FAIRS ΑND 
EXHIBITIONS ABROAD, WHERE THE MINISTRY O F ENERGY, COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND 
TOURISM PARTICIPATES  WITH A NATIONAL PAV ILION  
1. Title of subsid y 
 
Subsidy provided to companies involved in the processing and marketing of agricultural and 
industrial products for their participation in Trade Fairs and Exhibitions abroad, where the Ministry 
participates with a national pavilion.  
 
2. Period  covered by notification  
 
2017-2018. 
 
3. Policy objective  
 
The main objective is to promote exports of Cyprus industrial and agricultural products and provide 
Cypriot companies with continuous information on foreign market trends and developments.  
 
4. Authority of subsidy  
 
The competent authority for the subsidy is the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism 
and the subsidy is granted according to Council Regulation (EC) No . 1407/2013 on the application 
of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on th e Functioning of the European Union to de minimis  aid. 
 
5. Form of subsidy  
 
Grant.  
 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
 
This incentive is provided to Cypriot companies involved in the processing and marketing of 
agricultural and industrial products participati ng in trade fairs abroad where the Ministry participates 
with a national pavilion.  
 
The Ministry covers 100 % of the rental costs of the exhibition area, the construction expenses of 
the stand and the transportation and handling costs of the exhibits. In ad dition, for companies 
involved in the agricultural sector, there is additional subsidy amounting to:  
i. 50% of accommodation cost for one person, for the day before and the days of 
the trade fair, with a maximum subsidy of €120 per day ; 
ii. 50% of the air ticket, in economy class, for one person ; 
iii. €1,200 annually for advertising and promotional material.  
7. Duration of subsidy  
 
The subsidy is announced annually . The Scheme is approved by the Council of Ministers for the 
period 2014 -2020. The budget is annually approved by the House of Representatives.  
 
8. Amount of subsidy  
 
Amount budgeted for 2017 : €1,272,01 0 
Amount budgeted for 2018 : €1,384,480  
 
Amount spent in 2017 : € 1,414,132  
Amount spent in 2018 : €1,182,128  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is based on the de minimis  rule, has no effects on trade between Member States and 
does not distort or threaten to distort competition.  
 
 DE MINIMIS  SCHEME FOR EXPORT P ROMOTION OF INDUSTRI AL PRODUCTS PROVIDED  
TO CYPRIOT COMPANIES  PARTICIPATING PRIVA TELY IN TRADE FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS 
ON THEIR OWN EXPENSE S 
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Subsidy for the promotion of exports of industrial products provided to companies participating in 
trade fairs and exhibitions in Cyprus and abroad, on their own expenses.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2017-2018.  
 
3. Policy objective  
 
The main objective is to promote exports of Cyprus industrial products and provide Cypriot 
companies with continuous information on foreign market trends and developments.  
 
4. Authority of subsidy  
 
The competent authority of the subsidy is the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and To urism 
and the subsidy is granted according to Council Regulation (EC) No . 1407/2013 on the application 
of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis  aid. 
 
5. Form of subsidy  
 
Grant . 
 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid 
 
This incentive is provided to Cypriot companies involved in the processing and marketing of industrial 
products participating in trade fairs in Cyprus and abroad.  The Ministry covers 50 % of the rental and 
construction costs of the stand, the transpor tation costs and the handling costs of the exhibits, with 
a maximum amount of subsidy of  € 3,050 for non -bulky exhibits and € 7,350 for bulky exhibits.  
 
7. Duration of subsidy  
 
The subsidy is announced annually . The Scheme is approved by the Council of Min isters for the 
period 2014 -2020.  
 
8. Amount of subsidy  
 
Amount budgeted for 2017 : €350,050 
Amount budgeted for 2018 : € 474,710 
 
Amount spent in 2017 : € 160,160 
Amount spent in 2018 : € 188,343 
 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is based on the de minimis  rule, has no effects on trade between Member States and 
does not distort or threaten to distort competition.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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 DE MINIMIS  SCHEME FOR THE SUBS IDIZATION OF CYPRIOT  COMPANIES CONDUCTIN G 
RESEARCH OF FOREIGN MARKETS  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Subsidy provided to companies involved in the processing and marketing of industrial product s for 
market research abroad.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2017-2018.  
 
3. Policy objectives  
 
The main objective is to provide incentives to comp anies to penetrate foreign markets and increase 
exports of industrial products.  
 
4. Authority of subsidy  
The competent authority is the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism and the subsidy 
is granted according to Council Regulation (EC) No . 1407/2013 on the application of Articles 107 
and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis  aid. 
 
5. Form of subsidy  
 
Grant . 
 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
 
The subsidy is provided to companies involved in the processing and marketing of industrial product s 
for market research abroad . The subsidy is paid after the conclusion of each market research upon 
submission of all necessary documents (e.g. air ticket, invoice/receipt of payment) . The Ministry 
covers the t ravelling expenses (economy class ticket) twice each year with a maximum amount of 
subsidy of €855 per travel.  
 
7. Amount of subsidy  
 
Total payment in:  2017:€7,823 
 2018: €8,743 
 
8. Duration of subsidy  
 
The subsidy is announced annually . The Scheme is approved by the Council of Ministers for the 
period 2014 -2020.  
 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is based on the de minimis  rule, has no effects  on trade between Member States and 
does not distort or threaten to distort competition.  
 
 DE MINIMIS  SCHEME FOR EXPORT P ROMOTION OF AGRICULT URAL PRODUCTS 
PROVIDED TO CYPRIOT COMPANIES PARTICIPAT ING PRIVATELY TO TRA DE FAIRS AND 
EXHIB ITIONS  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Subsidy for the promotion of exports of agricultural products provided to companies participating in 
trade fairs and exhibitions in Cyprus and abroad, on their own expenses.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2017-2018. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  3. Policy objectives  
 
The main objective is to promote exports of Cyprus agricultural products and provide Cypriot 
companies with continuous information on foreign market trends and developments.  
 
4. Authority of subsidy  
 
The competent authority is the Ministry of E nergy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism and the subsidy 
is granted according to Council Regulation (EC) No . 1407/2013 on the application of Articles 107 
and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis  aid. 
 
5. Form of subsidy  
 
Grant. 
 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
 
This incentive is provided to Cypriot companies involved in the processing and marketing of 
agricultural products ) participating in trade fairs in Cyprus and abroad on their own expenses.  
 
The rate of subsidy is 50 % and the maximum amount of subsidy is set at €3.050 for non -bulky 
exhibits and € 7.350 for bulky exhibits.  The level of funding for trade fairs where the beneficiaries 
participate with their own stand is:  
 
- 50% of the rental space (up to 15 sq.ms), equipment and construction of the pavilion 
and shipment, handing and return of exhibits ; 
- 50% of accommodation cost for one person, for the day before the trade fair and the 
days of the trade fair, with a maximum sub sidy of €120 per day ; 
-  50% of the air ticket, in economy class, for one person . 
7. Amount of subsidy  
 
Amount budgeted for 2017 : € 364,980 
Amount budgeted for 2018 : € 348,515 
 
Amount spent in 2017 : € 140,374 
Amount spent in 2018 : € 143,537 
 
8. Duration of subsidy  
 
The subsidy is announced annually . The Scheme is approved by the Council of Ministers for the 
period 2014 -2020.  
 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
The subsidy is based on the de minimis  rule and has no effects  on trade between Member  States 
and does not distort or threaten to distort competition.  
 MEASURE  1: PROGRAMME S ON INFORMATION PRO VISION AND PROMOTION  OF 
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT S ON THE INTERNAL MA RKET, CO -FINANCED BY THE EURO PEAN 
UNION WITHIN THE FRA MEWORK OF COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) NO . 3/2008 AND 
COMMISSION REGULATIO N (EC) N O. 501/2008  
1. Title of subsidy  
Subsidy on information provision and promotion programmes for agricultural products and certain 
food products based on agricultural products implemented on the inter nal market, co -financed by 
the EU and the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  2. Period covered by notification  
2017-2018. 
 
3. Policy objective  
To reinforce and supplement initiatives by implementing information and promotion measures aimed 
at highlighting the intrinsic features and advantages of the products of the European Union, notably 
the quality and safety of food, specific production methods, nutritional and health value, labeling, 
high animal welfare standards and respe ct for the environment.  
 
4. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism within the framework of Council Regulation 
(EC) No . 3/2008 on information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products on the 
internal market and in third countries . 
 
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant. 
 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to Professional and inter -professional trade or inter -trade organisations 
representing the agricultural sector concerned . A subsidy of 30 % on the actual cost of the 
programmes is provided by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism 
(additional  50% by the E.U).  
 
7. Duration of subsidy  
The approved programmes run for one to three  years divided into 12-month phases.  
 
8. Amount of subsidy  
A Programme for information provision and promotion of potatoes on the internal market is 
implemented in the period 12/02/2016 -11/02/2019  
Amount budgeted for 2015 : 0 
Amount budgeted for 2016 -2018: €2,515,317 
Amount spent in 2017 : €150,715 
Amount sp ent in 2018:  €174,545 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
To promote the image of European products on the European Union, the quality and safety of 
European food products, raising awareness of European products among the general public and in 
trade circle s, disseminating European dietary practices and culture, etc in order to increase 
intra-trade . The subsidy has no effects on trade between Member States and does not distort or 
threaten to distort competition.  
 MEASURE  2: PROGRAMME S ON INFORMATION PROVISIO N AND PROMOTION OF 
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT S IN THIRD COUNTRIES , CO -FINANCED BY THE EURO PEAN 
UNION WITHIN THE FRA MEWORK OF COUNCIL RE GULATION (EC) NO . 3/2008 AND 
COMMISSION REGULATIO N (EC) NO . 501/2008  
1. Title of subsidy  
Subsidy on information provision and promotion programmes for agricultural products and certain 
food products based on agricultural products implemented in third countries, co -financed by the EU 
and the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  2. Period covered by notification  
2017-2018. 
 
3. Policy objective  
To reinforce and supplement initiatives by implementing information and promotion measures aimed 
at highlighting the intrinsic features and advantages of the products of the European Union, n otably 
the quality and safety of food, specific production methods, nutritional and health value, labeling, 
high animal welfare standards and respect for the environment.  
 
4. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism within th e framework of Council Regulation 
(EC) No . 3/2008 on information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products on the 
internal market and in third countries . 
 
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant. 
 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to Pro fessional and inter -professional trade or inter -trade organisations 
representing the agricultural sector concerned . A subsidy of 30 % on the actual cost of the 
programmes is provided by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism (additional 
50% by the E.U).  
 
7. Duration of subsidy  
The approved programmes run for 1 to 3 years divided into twelve -month phases.  
 
8. Amount of su bsidy  
A programme for information provision and promotion of halloumi in U.S.A., China, Australia is 
implemented in the period 12/02/2016 -11/02/2019  
Amount budgeted for 2015:   
Amount budgeted for 2016 -2018: €3,953,103 
Amount Spent in 2017 : €217,384 
Amount Spent in 2018 : €279,752 
A programme for information provision and promotion of citrus fruits in U.A.E., China, Norway is 
implemented in the period 16/07/2015 -15/07/2018  
Amount budgeted for 2015 : 0 
Amount budgeted for 2016 -2018: €2,396,920 
Amount Spe nt in 2017 : €77,245 
Amount Spent in 2018 : €250,324 
A multinational Programme for information provision and promotion of processed fruits and 
vegetables in Russia, China, Belarus and Azerbaijan is implemented in the period 30/10/2015 -
29/10/2018  
Amount budge ted for 2015 : 0 
Amount budgeted for 2016 -2018: €1,984,058 
Amount Spent in 2017 : €112,521 
Amount spent in 2018 : €153,123 G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
To promote the image of European products in the third countries, the quality and safety of European 
food products, raising awareness of European products among the general public and in trade circles, 
disseminating European dietary practices and culture, etc in order to penetrate third markets and 
increase exports to the concerned countries . The subsidy has no effects on trade between Member 
States and does not distort or threaten to distort competition.  
 
 STATE AID SCHEME FOR  THE PROMOTION AND A DVERTISING OF AGRICU LTURAL 
PRODUCTS ON THE INTE RNAL MARKET AND IN T HIRD COUNTRIES 
(01.01.2015 -31.12.202 0) 
1. Title of subsidy  
STATE AID SCHEME FOR THE PROMOTION AND ADVERTISING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS ON 
THE INTERNAL MARKET AND IN THIRD COUNTRIES . 
2. Form of subsidy  
The Scheme provides a subsidy of up to 70 % for promotional and marketing measures for 
agricultural products, implemented in the internal market or in third countries.  
3. Policy objective  
The Scheme is designed to promote agricultural and quality products which improve the efficiency, 
competitiveness and professionalism of the agricultural sector in Cyprus and thus contribute to its 
long-term sustainability.  
4. Duration of subsidy  
01.01.2015 -31.12.2020  
5. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism within the framework of Council Regulation 
(EC) No . 3/2008 on information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products on the 
internal market and in third countries . 
 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The beneficiaries of the state aid for the promotion measures (i.e. participation in exhibition s and 
fairs) are SMEs, recognised producer groups/organisations and producer associations involved in the 
production of agricultural products, whereas for advertising and marketing campaigns the 
beneficiaries are representative of the sector/products, prod ucer groups/organisations/associations 
and other Associations involved in the production, processing and marketing of agricultural products.  
Amount budgeted for 2017:  €50,000 
Amount budgeted for 2018: €30,000 
Amount Spent in 2017:  €2,208 
Amount spent in 201 8: €26,346 
 SCHEME FOR THE ENHAN CEMENT OF SMES COMPE TITIVENESS IN THE 
MANUFACTURING SECTOR  AND OTHER SPECIFIC ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES  
1. Title of subsidy  
Scheme for the Enhancement of SMEs Competitiveness in the Manufacturing Sector and oth er 
specific Economic Activities.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  2. Period covered by notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objectives  
The main objective is to support, develop and promote the SMEs in the manufacturing sector and 
other specific activities that are established or to be established in areas controlled by the Cyprus 
Government.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry and specifically the Industry and Technology Service.  
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant.  
The Scheme is included in the Operational Programme 2014 -2020, Competitiv eness and Sustainable 
Development/Structural and Investment Funds . It is financed by the European Regional 
Development Fund (85 %) and the Cyprus Government (15 %). 
The Scheme is implemented under Regulation (EC) No. 1407/2013 of the Commission of 
18 Decembe r 2013 based on Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European 
Union to de minimis  aid. 
The total amount of de minimis  aid granted to a single undertaking shall not exceed €200 ,000 over 
any period of three (3) fiscal years.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid  
New or existing SMEs in the manufacturing sector and other specific economic activities that are 
established or  to be established in areas controlled by the Cyprus Government.  
The minimum proposed investment (eligible costs) is set to €10 ,000. The grant is given as a 
percentage on the entire eligible investment (50 %). 
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment in 2017 : €650,046 
Total payment in 2018 : €648,354 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2015 and expires in 2020.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
 SCHEME FOR THE ENHAN CEMENT OF SMES COMPE TITIVENESS IN THE 
MANUFACTURING SECTOR  AND OTHER SPECIFIC ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN AREAS OF 
THE BRITISH BASES IN  CYPRUS  
1. Title of subsidy  
Scheme for the Enhancement of SMEs Competitiveness in the Manufacturing Sector and other 
specific Economic Activities in areas of the Br itish Bases in Cyprus . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  2. Period covered by notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objectives  
The main objective is to support, develop and promote the SMEs in the manufacturing sector and 
other specific activities that are established or to be established in a reas of the British Bases in 
Cyprus.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry and specifically the Industry and Technology Service.  
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant.  
The Scheme is implemented under Regulation (EC) No. 1407/2013 of the Comm ission of 
18 December  2013 based on Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European 
Union to de minimis  aid. 
The total amount of de minimis  aid granted to a single undertaking shall not exceed €200 ,000 over 
any period of three (3) fis cal years . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid  
New or existing SMEs in the manufacturing sector and other specific economic activities that are 
established or to be established in areas of the British Bases in Cyprus.  
The minimum proposed investment (eligible costs) is set to €10 ,000. The grant is given as a 
percentage on the entire eligible investment (50 %). 
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment in 2017 : €82,572 
Total payment in 2018 : €258,021 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2015 and expires in 2020.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
 SCHEME FOR THE ENHAN CEMENT OF YOUTH ENTR EPRENEURSHIP  
1. Title of subsidy  
Scheme for the enhancement of Youth Entrepreneurship.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objectives  
The Scheme aims to develop, support and encourage entrepreneurship by young people between 
the ages of 20 -40, who wish to establish a new enterprise in any economic activity except commerce . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  Emphasis is given  in the development of new technologies, in the use of innovative methods of 
production and the promotion of products and services, in the development of business skills in the 
sector of environment and generally in the promotion of modern enterprising act ivities.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry -by the Industry and Technology Service.  
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant.  
The Scheme is included in the Operational Programme 2014 -2020, Competitiveness and Sustainable 
Development/Structur al and Investment Funds . It is financed by the European Regional 
Development Fund (85 %) and the Cyprus Government (15 %). 
The Scheme is implemented under Regulation (EC) No. 1407/2013 of the Commission of 
18 December  2013 based on Articles 107 and 108 of th e Treaty on the Functioning of the European 
Union to de minimis  aid. 
The total amount of de minimis  aid granted to a single undertaking shall not exceed €200 ,000 over 
any period of three (3) fiscal years.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid  
To newly established businesses.  
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment in 2017 : €11,280 
Total payment in 2018 : €25,323 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2015 and expires in 2020.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
 SCHEME FOR THE ENHAN CEMENT OF FEMALE ENT REPRENEURSHIP  
1. Title of subsidy  
Scheme for the enhancement of Female Entrepreneurship.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objectives  
The Scheme aims to develop, support and encourage entrepreneurship by women between the ages 
of 18 -55, who wish to establish a new enterprise in any economic activity except commerce . 
Emphasis is given in the development of new technologies, in the use of innovative methods of 
production and the  promotion of products and services, in the development of business skills in the 
sector of environment and generally in the promotion of modern enterprising activities.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  4. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry -by the Industry and Technology Service.  
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant.  
The Scheme is included in the Operational Programme 2014 -2020, Competitiveness and Sustainable 
Development/Structural and Investment Funds . It is financed by the European Regional 
Development Fund (85 %) and the Cyprus Government (15 %). 
The Scheme is implemented under Regulation (EC) No. 1407/2013 of the Commission of 
18 December  2013 based on Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European 
Union to de minimis  aid. 
The total amount of de minimis  aid granted to a single undertaking shall not exceed €200 ,000 over 
any period of three (3) fiscal years.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid  
To newly established businesses.  
The grant is given as a percentage (50 %) of the entire eligible investm ent with a maximum amount 
of €70 ,000 for the manufacturing sector and €50 ,000 for other sectors.  
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment in 2017 : €5,412 
Total payment in 2018 : €7,879 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2015 and expires in 2020.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
 SUPPORT SCHEME FOR D EEP ENERGY RENOVATIO NS OF SME'S BUILDING S 
1. Title of subsidy  
"Saving Energy -Upgrading of SMEs Buildings ". 
2. Period covered by notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objectives  
To promote deep energy renovation of buildings which belong or are used by SME 's. 
4. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry and specifically the Industry and Technology Service.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  5. Form of subsidy  
The Scheme is inc luded in the "Competitiveness and Sustainable Development " 2014-2020 and is 
co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and the Cyprus Government.  
The maximum grant per successful applicant is calculated as a percentage on the eligible amount of 
investment as follows:  
- 50% of the total approved budget of the  proposal for Deep Energy Renovation of 
Buildings for achieving at least B class of energy efficiency in the Energy Performance 
Certificate (EPC) or energy saving at least 40 % relative to the total building energy 
consumption before upgrading ; 
- 75% of the total approved budget of the proposal for Deep Energy Renovation of  
Buildings for Upgrading to nearly zero energy buildings, as defined in the relevant 
Decree issued by the Minister  for Energy , Trade , Industry and Tourism under the 
arrangements of the Energy Performance of Buildings Laws of 2006 -2012.  
Eligible costs cover a wide range of energy saving measures in buildings , among which are insulate 
of buildings shell, replacement of heating/air conditioning systems, installation of renewable energy 
systems for heating / cooling , installation of electricity saving systems etc.  
The maximum grant amount per beneficiary amounts to €200 ,000. 
Aid Form : de minimis . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid  
To existing SMEs, excluding enterprises active in the fishery and aquaculture sector and enterprises 
engaged in the primary production of agricultural products.  
The subsidy is paid after the conclusion of building 's renovat ion upon submission of all necessary 
documents (invoices, new EPC etc).  
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment in 2017 : €0 
Total payment in 2018 : €10,108 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced on December  2014 and expires in 2020.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
 SCHEME FOR STRENGTHE NING BUSINESS INNOVA TION  
1. Title of subsidy  
Scheme for Strengthening Business Innovation.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2017-2018. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  3. Policy objectives  
The main objective is  to support, both established enterprises and start -ups in cooperation with 
research organizations for the development and marketing of innovative products/services.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry and specifically the Ind ustry and Technology Service.  
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant.  
The Scheme is included in the Operational Programme 2014 -2020, Competitiveness and Sustainable 
Development/Structural and Investment Funds . It is financed by the European Regional 
Development Fund (85 %) and the Cyprus Government (15 %). 
The Scheme is implemented under two main regulations.  
First it is under the COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 declaring certain 
categories of aid compatible with the internal mark et in application of Articles  107 and 108 of the 
Treaty.  
Second it is under the Regulation (EC) No. 1407/2013 of the Commission of 1 8 December  2013 
based on Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis  
aid. 
The total amount of de minimis  aid granted to a single undertaking shall not exceed €200 ,000 over 
any period of three (3) fiscal years.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid  
Start-Up SMEs or existing enterprises that are established or to be established i n areas controlled 
by the Cyprus Government and that are characterized as innovation enterprises, or cooperate with 
innovation enterprises, or cooperate with a research organisation or have a prototype.  
The minimum proposed investment (eligible costs) is s et to €18 ,000. The grant is given with aid 
intensity according to the Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 and with 60 % according to the Regulation 
(EC) No. 1407/2013 . For start -ups aid intensity is 80 % and is based on Article 22 of the Regulation 
(EU) No 651/2014.  
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment in 2017 : €60,664 
Total payment in 2018 : €82,101 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2015 and expires in 2020.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
 CREATION  AND UPGRADING OF MANUFACTURING AND  TRADING UNITS OF 
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT S-SUB-MEASURE  4.2 
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant for the creation and improvement of manufacturing and trading units of agricultural products.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  2. Period covered by notification  
2017-2018.  
3. Policy objectives  
Main objective of the measure is to support existing and newly established enterprises engaged in 
manufacturing and trade of agricultural products.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry.  
5. Form of subsidy  
The Sub -Measure is included in the "Rural Development Programme 2014 -2020" and is co -financed 
by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Cyprus Government.  
The grant is estimated as 40 % on the eligible amount of investment with a maximum of 
€ 200,000 for the Micro Enterprises and €400 ,000 for the Small and Medium Enterprises and Large 
Enterprises (for the period 2014 -2020).  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid  
To existing and newly established SMEs (Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises a s defined by 
Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC) and businesses employing less than 750 employees or 
with an annual turnover of less than €200  million . 
The Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation has the responsibility of the actual payments.  
7. Amoun t of subsidy  
Total payment in 2017 : €7,345 
Total payment in 2018 : €1,069,548 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The measure was introduced in 2016 and expires in 2020.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
 SCHEME  FOR FISHING SPECIES  LAGOCEPHALUS SCELERATU S-MEASURE  1.18I 
(ARTICLE  40.1 I REG.  508/2014 -EMFF  2014 -2020)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant for fishing species Lagocephalus sceleratus . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2016-2023. 
3. Policy objective  
The main objective is the co -funding of collective actions between the fishermen . Specifically, it 
concerns the funding for targeted fishing of the species Lagocephalus sceleratus, common name 
puffer fish aiming mainly at an intensive fishing pressure on the breeding population of the  species, 
just before and during the reproductive period from the coastal fishing fleet.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  4. Authority of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research – Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and 
Environment . Regarding the schemes for the fisheries sector, the approval by the Council of Ministers 
was given for the whole Operational Program and the schemes were approved individually by the 
Managing Authority of the Operational Programme which is the Directorate General for European 
Programme s Coordination and Development.  
5. Form of subsidy  
The measure is included in the Operational Programme "Thalassa " 2014-2020 and is co -financed by 
the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) (75 %) and the Cyprus Government (25 %). The 
grant is €3 per kilo of fish (Lagocephalus sceleratus) . 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to the fishermen 's collective group representative.  
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment 2017 : €63.495/CY contribution : €15,874 
Total payment 2018 : €139.980/CY contrib ution: €34,995 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The first call for the scheme was for the period 2016 -2018.  
9. The trade effect of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
 SCHEME FOR COMPENSAT ION FOR DAMAGE TO CA TCHES CAUSED BY MARI NE 
MAMMALS -MEASURE  1.19 (ARTICL E 40.1 Η REG. 508/20 14-EMFF  2014 -2020)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Compensation grand to fishermen, for damage to catches caused by mammals (dolphins) protected 
by Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2015-2023. 
3. Policy objective  
In order to protect and restore marine biodiversity and ecosystems in the framework of sustainable 
fishing activities, with the participation of fishermen, the EMFF gives financial support for the Cypriot 
fishermen for the damages caused on fishing catches by dolphins.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research -Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and 
Environment . Regarding the schemes for the fisheries sector, the approval by the Council of Mi nisters 
was given for the whole Operational Program and the schemes were approved individually by the 
Managing Authority of the Operational Programme which is the Directorate General for European 
Programmes Coordination and Development.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  5. Form of subsidy  
The measure is included in the Operational Programme "Thalassa " 2014-2020 and is co -financed by 
the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) (75 %) and the Cyprus Government (25 %). 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to professiona l fishermen (small scale and polyvalent vessel).  
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment 2017 : €698,438/CY contribution : €174,609 
Total payment 2018 : €309,324/CY contribution : €77,331 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The first call of the scheme was in 2016 and expires in 2023.  
9. The trade effect of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
 SCHEME  FOR FUNDING EQUIPME NT NECESSARY TO ENSU RE THE TRANSMISSION OF 
FISHING DATA -MEASURE  3.1 (ARTICLE  76 REG. 508/2014 -EMFF  2014 -2020)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant for funding electronic equipment necessary to ensure the transmission of fishing data for 
fisheries control purposes.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2014-2023. 
3. Policy objective  
The objective of the Scheme is to support the supply of electronic equipment to enterprises involved 
in the fisheries and marketing of fisheries products sectors to ensure the transmission of information 
relevant to fisheries control, recording and reporting systems in order to achieve effective control of 
fisheries activities.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research -Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and 
Environment . Regarding the schemes for the fisheries sector, the approval by the Council of Ministers 
was given for the whole Operational Progra m and the schemes were approved individually by the 
Managing Authority of the Operational Programme which is the Directorate General for European 
Programmes Coordination and Development.  
5. Form of subsidy  
The measure is included in the Operational Programme "Thalassa " 2014-2020 and is co -financed by 
the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) (90 %) and the Cyprus Government (10 %). 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to professional fisher men (small scale and polyvalent vessel).  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment 2017 : €7,155/CY contribution : €716 
Total payment 2018 : €19,311/CY contribution : €1,931 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2016 and expires in 2023.  
9. The trade effect of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
 SCHEME FOR INVESTMEN TS ON FISHING VESSEL S-MEASURE  1.8 (ARTICLE  32 
REG.  508/2014 -EMFF  2014 -2020)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant for the modernization of fishing vessels for the improvement of working conditions, safety and 
hygiene and health.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2018-2023. 
3. Policy objective  
In order to improve hygiene, health, safety and working conditions for fishermen, the EMFF supports 
investments on board or in individual eq uipment provided that those investments go beyond the 
requirements under Union or national law.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research -Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and 
Environment . Regarding the schemes for the fisheries sector, the approval by the Council of Ministers 
was given for the whole Operational Program and the schemes were approved individually by the 
Managing Authority of the Operational Programme which is the Directorate General for European 
Programme s Coordination and Development.  
5. Form of subsidy  
The measure is included in the Operational Programme "Thalassa " 2014-2020 and is co -financed by 
the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) (75 %) and the Cyprus Government (25 %). 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to professional fishermen (small scale, polyvalent vessel, trawlers).  
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment 2017 : €0/CY contribution : €0 
Total payment 2018 : €3,600/CY contribution : €900 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2018 and expires in 2023.  
9. The trade effect of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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 SCHEME FOR MITIGATIO N OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY EFFICIENC Y OF FISHING 
VESSELS -MEASURE  1.20 (ARTICL E 41.1 REG. 508/2014 -EMFF  2014 -2020) 
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant for the modernization of fishing vessels in order to mitigate the effects of climate change and 
to improve the energy efficiency of fishing vessels.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2018-2023. 
3. Policy objective  
In order to m itigate the effects of climate change and to improve the energy efficiency of fishing 
vessels, the EMFF support investments in equipment or on board aimed at reducing the emission of 
pollutants or greenhouse gases and increasing the energy efficiency of fi shing vessels.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research -Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and 
Environment . Regarding the schemes for the fisheries sector, the approval by the Council of Ministers 
was given for the whole Operational Program and the schemes were approved individually by the 
Managing Authority of the Operational Programme which is the Directorate General for European 
Programmes Coordination and Development.  
5. Form of subsidy  
The measure is included in  the Operational Programme "Thalassa " 2014-2020 and is co -financed by 
the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) (75 %) and the Cyprus Government (25 %). 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to professional fishermen (small scale, polyvalent vessel, trawlers).  
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment 2017 : €0/CY contribution : €0 
Total payment 2018 : €1,176/CY contribution : €294 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2018 and expires in 2023.  
9. The trade effect of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
 SCHEME FOR PRODUCTIV E INVESTMENT IN AQUA CULTURE -MEASURE  2.2 
(ARTICLE  48.1 REG. 5 08/2014 -EMFF  2014 -2020)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant for funding productive investments in aquaculture.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2016-2018. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  3. Policy objective  
The main objective is the co -funding of actions that are relevant to the sustainable development of 
aquaculture with the expansion of the existing aquaculture units as well as the possible 
establishment of new on es and the modernization of facilities and equipment.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research -Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and 
Environment . Regarding the schemes for the fisheries sector, the approval by the Counci l of Ministers 
was given for the whole Operational Program and the schemes were approved individually by the 
Managing Authority of the Operational Programme which is the Directorate General for European 
Programmes Coordination and Development.  
5. Form of s ubsidy  
The measure is included in the Operational Programme "Thalassa " 2014-2020 and is co -financed by 
the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) (75 %) and the Cyprus Government (25 %). 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to the owners of aquaculture units.  
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment 2017 : €0/CY contribution : €0 
Total payment 2018 : €1,054,711/CY contribution : €263,678 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2016 and expired in 2018.  
9. The trade effect of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
 SCHEME FOR INVESTMEN TS IN THE MARKETING OF FISHERIES 
PRODUCTS -MEASURE  5.3 (ARTICLE  68 REG. 508/2014 -EMFF  2014 -2020)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant for funding investments in marketing of fisheries products.  
2. Period  covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy  objective  
The main objective is the co -funding of actions relating to the marketing of fisheries and aquaculture 
products, contributing to improving the marketing system both in the fisheries sect or and in the 
aquaculture sector.  
4. Authority  of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research – Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and 
Environment . Regarding the schemes for the fisheries sector, the approval by the Council of Ministers 
was given for the whole Operational Program and the schemes were approved individually by the 
Managing Authority of the Operational Programme which is the Directorate General for European 
Programmes Coordination and Development.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  5. Form of subsidy  
The measure is included in the Operational Programme "Thalassa " 2014-2020 and is co -financed by 
the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) (75 %) and the Cyprus Government (25 %). 
6. To whom  the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to the owners of marketing enterprises.  
7. Amount  of subsidy  
Total payment 2017 : €0/CY contribution : €0 
Total payment 2018 : €205,323/CY contribution : €51,331 
8. Duration  of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2018 and expired in 2018.  
9. The trade effect of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
 COMPENSATION SCHEME TO FISHERMEN, FOR SA TELLITE COSTS AND TE CHNICAL 
SUPPORT OF THE VMS A ND ERS DEVICES, IN T HE FORM OF DE MINIMIS  (2017)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Compensation scheme to fishermen, for satellite costs an d Technical Support of the VMS and ERS 
devices.  
2. Period  covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy  objective  
The Scheme aims to provide financial support for the Cypriot fishermen for the satellite costs and 
technical support of the VMS and ERS devices.  
4. Authority  of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and 
Environment.  
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom  the subsidy is paid  
Professional fishermen of polyvalent vessels and trawlers.  
7. Duration  of subsidy  
1st Jan 2016 -31st Dec 2016  
8. Amount  of subsidy  
Not a co-funded scheme.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  Amount budgeted for 2017 : €43,309 
Amount spent in 2017 : €43,309 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on International trade.  
 COMPENSATION SCHEME TO FISHERMEN, FOR TH E DAMAGES ON FISHING  GEAR 
CAUSED BY DOLPHINS, IN THE FORM OF DE MINIMIS  (2018)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Compensation scheme to fishermen, for the damages on fishing gear caused by dolphins.  
2. Period  covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy  objective  
The Scheme aims to provide financial support for the Cypriot fishermen for the damages caused by 
dolphins, on the fishing gear.  
4. Authority  of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research of the Mi nistry of Agriculture, Rural Development and 
Environment.  
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom  the subsidy is paid  
Professional fishermen of small scale fisheries.  
7. Duration  of subsidy  
For the years 2015 -2018. 
8. Amount  of subsidy  
NOT a co -funded scheme.  
Amount budgeted for 2018 : €12,467.20 
Amount spent in 2018 : €12,467.20 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on International trade.  
 COMPENSATION SCHEME TO FISHERMEN OF POLY VALENT VESSELS, WHO FISH 
ACTIVELY FOR XIPHIAS GLADIUS , FOR INCOME LOSSES DUE TO THE CLOSED FI SHING 
PERIOD WHICH WAS IMP OSED BY ICCAT, IN TH E FORM OF DE MINIMIS  (2018)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Compensation scheme to fisher men of polyvalent vessels, who fish actively for Xiphias gladius , for 
income losses, due to the closed fishing period which was imposed by ICCAT.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  2. Period  covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy  objective  
The Scheme aims to provide financial support to fi shermen of polyvalent vessels, who fish actively 
for Xiphias gladius , for income losses, due to the closed fishing period which was imposed by ICCAT.  
4. Authority  of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and 
Environment.  
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom  the subsidy is paid  
Professional fishermen of polyvalent vessels.  
7. Duration  of subsidy  
1st Jan 2017 -31st Mar 2017  
8. Amount  of subsidy  
NOT a co -funded scheme.  
Amount budgeted for 2018 : €51,200 
Amount spent in 2018 : €51,200 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on International trade.  
 COMPENSATION SCHEME TO FISHERMEN OF SMAL L SCALE FISHERMEN, D UE TO THE 
IMPACTS CAUSED BY TH E CONSTRUCTION AND O PERATION OF VTTV JET TY IN VASILIKOS 
AREA, IN THE FORM OF DE MINIMIS  (2018)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Compensation scheme to fishermen, due to the impacts caused by the construction and operation 
of VTTV jetty in Vasilikos area.  
2. Period  covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy  objective  
The Scheme a ims to provide financial support to the small scale fishermen, due to the impacts 
caused by the construction and operation of VTTV jetty in Vasilikos area.  
4. Authority  of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and 
Environment.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  5. Form of subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom  the subsidy is paid  
Professional small scal e fishermen.  
7. Duration  of subsidy  
2018. 
8. Amount  of subsidy  
NOT a co -funded scheme.  
Amount budgeted for 20 18: €15,709.20  
Amount spent in 2018 : €15,709.20  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on International trade.  
 COMPENSATION SCHEME TO A FISHING COMPANY  DUE TO THE CAPTURE OF ITS 
FISHING VESSEL BY TH E TURKISH ARMY, IN T HE FORM OF DE MINIMIS  (2018)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Compensation scheme to a fishing company, due to the capture of its fishing vessel by the Turkish 
army.  
2. Period  covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy  objective  
The Scheme aims to provide financial support to a fishing company, due to the capture of its fishing 
vessel by the Turkish army.  
4. Authority  of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and 
Environment.  
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom  the subsidy is paid  
A profess ional fishing vessel.  
7. Duration  of subsidy  
Once off . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.5  
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  8. Amount  of subsidy  
NOT a co -funded scheme.  
Amount budgeted for 2018 : €26,000 
Amount spent in 2018 : €26,000 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on International trade.  
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