Strovolos municipality participates in Eurocities Economic Development Forum in Barcelona

The Municipality of Strovolos participated in the Eurocities Economic Development Forum, which took place in Barcelona from October 28 to 30, 2026. The municipality was represented by municipal council members Andreas Matsas and Giannis Anastasiou, both of whom serve on the Committee for European Affairs, Research, Development, and Innovation.

The delegation engaged in high-level discussions with mayors and elected officials from across Europe regarding the future of EU budgeting for the 2028–2034 period. Key topics included urban competitiveness, public procurement, tourism, and the necessity for cities to have direct access to European funding and mandated urban capital within national development plans. During the forum, council member Giannis Anastasiou specifically highlighted the housing challenges currently affecting Cyprus.

This participation underscores the municipality's strategy to enhance international cooperation and exchange expertise on urban growth and sustainable mobility. By aligning with the Eurocities network, Strovolos aims to adopt modern European practices to address local economic and infrastructural needs.