Cyprus Mail reports end-of-2031 target for electricity link with Greece

Cyprus Mail reports that Greece’s grid operator expects the Cyprus–Greece leg of the Great Sea Interconnector to be complete by the end of 2031. Cyprus’s draft budget plan also cites 2031 for that leg. The separate link to Israel remains at an earlier stage.

By Editorial Team · Published 14 Nov 2026 12:09 UTC · Updated 14 Nov 2026 12:09 UTC

Source published: 14 Nov 2026 11:25 UTC

Urgency: Watch · Evidence: Attributed claim

Why it matters

If completed, the connection would allow Cyprus to exchange electricity with Greece.

What the sources establish

Cyprus Mail cites Greek public broadcaster ERT’s account of the grid operator’s development plan. Cyprus’s Finance Ministry records the project promoter’s projected year and says European Investment Bank due diligence is ongoing. The sources describe a target. The timestamp is Cyprus Mail’s publication minute and the marker represents Cyprus.

Evidence last checked: 14 Nov 2026 12:09 UTC.

Sources

Cyprus Mail Independent outlet
report citing the grid operator’s latest timetable via Greek public broadcaster ERT
Cyprus Ministry of Finance Government / public institution
primary budget document recording the promoter’s schedule and the status of financial review

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