
30 years of lasting influence in Greece
This year marks a remarkable milestone as the European Economic Area (EEA) Grants proudly celebrate 30 years of making a difference in Greece. Since 1994, the EEA Grants have played a pivotal role in shaping the future, co-financing iconic cultural projects, pioneering groundbreaking scientific research, advancing innovative environmental practices, and providing crucial support to the country’s most vulnerable social groups.
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We warmly invite you to explore the rich legacy of the EEA Grants over the past three decades. This anniversary offers the perfect occasion to rediscover the impactful actions and initiatives that have transformed communities and empowered change. We hope you enjoy this special edition of our e-newsletter.
The National Focal Point in Greece
Innovation and SMEs
Efficiency in Sorting via Automation

A collaboration between the Hellenic Waste Management (ELDA) SA and the Norwegian NGN: A cutting-edge waste sorting unit for processing large volumes of mixed recyclable
materials.
Water Management
Installation of a green desalination plant at Kimolos island incorporating innovative technology of brine treatment-BriZE
In collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens and Norway’s Vista Analyse AS, the island of Kimolos is embracing sustainability. A revolutionary Reverse Osmosis Desalination Unit is being installed, featuring innovative brine treatment technology—BriZE—significantly boosting the island’s fresh water supply.
Task Forces for Roma Social Inclusion and Empowerment
The documentary
This initiative marked the first connection between the central government and local municipalities, which are the implementing bodies of the National Strategy for Roma
Social Inclusion 2021-2030.
Renewable Energy
Demonstration projects for the Energy Upgrade of North Evros Municipal Buildings
Among other goals, the project aims to upgrade buildings to energy category A+ by combining conventional and innovative technologies to achieve the goal of “deep” energy renovation.
Bilateral Relations Fund
Necessary legislative adjustments to promote offshore wind energy in Greece
The project developed a partnership between Greek and Norwegian stakeholders to produce a comparative analysis of the regulatory frameworks for offshore wind energy and, based on this, prepared a proposal for legal documentation related to offshore wind energy in Greece.
Celebrating 30 years of the EEA Grants in Greece
Thalassocosmos CRETAquarium 1994-1998
Dive deep into the marine biodiversity of the Mediterranean at the Crete Aquarium, a world-class facility dedicated to the exploration of marine life. With 1,700 cubic meters of seawater, this spectacular journey starts in the Mediterra- nean and ventures into the exotic tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific through the Suez Canal.

