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Commission Approves €44.5m State Aid for New Football Stadium in Limassol

Published February 23, 2026, 17:02
Commission Approves €44.5m State Aid for New Football Stadium in Limassol

The European Commission has approved €44.5 million in state aid for the funding of the new football stadium in Limassol. The aid concerns both the construction of the stadium, which was completed in 2022, and its subsequent use by the Apollon, AEL and Aris teams on preferential terms. The Commission believes that the new stadium replaced an old, unsafe and outdated stadium, and offers a modern sports facility that can also host other events. The agreement with the teams provides for a lower annual rent than market value, in exchange for specific obligations regarding the operation and maintenance of the stadium.