Open Government, Cyprus

About Open Government, Cyprus

Open Government, Cyprus is the National Open Data Portal of the Republic of Cyprus, run by the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy. It provides access to public sector datasets and resources from government departments and municipal organizations, covering categories such as transport, environment, health, education, economy, agriculture, justice, and government administration.

The portal lists datasets, resources, contributing organizations, and data-related applications, and includes a public-request system for citizens to ask for data not yet published. It also offers guidance and technical material for public bodies preparing data for release, and separate support material for developers building on the published data.

The site links to related applications built on its data, including tools for EV charging locations, public bus schedules and real-time arrivals, fuel price comparisons, and pharmacy locations. It is intended for citizens, researchers, developers, and public sector bodies working with or publishing Cypriot government open data.

Key features

• Provides 1,941 open datasets and 4,137 data resources from 95 organizations
• Lets users submit data requests to public bodies
• Publishes dashboards and impact/methodology reports on open data usage
• Lists mobile applications built on the portal's data (EV charging, bus times, fuel prices, pharmacy guide)
• Offers guidance and technical guidelines for public sector bodies preparing data for publication
• Provides e-learning modules on open data via the European Data Portal

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