The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) says the digital euro is designed as an additional payment option rather than a replacement for cash. Payments director Stelios Georgakis, speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), describes the digital euro as the digital equivalent of existing banknotes and coins and a complementary instrument for payments. He states that the digital euro will support offline transactions, allowing payments to be made without an active internet connection. The CBC also says the rollout includes physical options for users who do not rely on smart devices, including physical cards. Georgakis adds that the CBC expects a full rollout by 2030, presenting the digital euro as a phased implementation. Across the coverage, the CBC position is that digital euro functionality will broaden payment choices while cash remains available. The articles therefore focus on the features planned for the digital euro—offline capability and provision of physical cards—as well as the expected timetable leading to a complete rollout by the end of the decade.