Since 2006, the European Union (EU) has allocated more than EUR 555 million to projects in support of the Turkish Cypriot community.
The EU Aid Programme for Turkish Cypriot community aims at encouraging the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community, to facilitate the reunification of Cyprus and improve contacts between the two communities and the EU.
The programme offers not only financial support, but also through the EU Program Support Office (EUPSO) it also provides technical assistance and information in support of economic development.