Ivan Sotiriadis

Commission launches strategy to enhance water security for people, economy and environment

The Commission adopted the European Water Resilience Strategy aiming at restoring and protecting the water cycle, securing clean and affordable water for all and creating a sustainable, resilient, smart and competitive water-economy in Europe. This comprehensive strategy will support Member States in managing water more efficiently, both through implementation of current EU water legislation and through over …

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Commission launches public consultation on high-risk AI systems

The Commission has launched a public consultation to gather input on implementing the AI Act’s rules on high-risk AI systems. The consultation will collect practical examples and clarify issues relating to high-risk AI systems. This feedback will be taken into account in the upcoming Commission guidelines on classifying high-risk AI systems, and related requirements and …

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Commission gathers feedback on the upcoming Digital Networks Act

The Commission is seeking views on how to tackle barriers for cross-border business operations, boost innovation and increase investment in the European electronic communications sector. This will help the Commission to address challenges to the deployment of advanced networks, such as fibre, 5G/ 6G and cloud-based infrastructure, in the Digital Networks Act, planned for adoption …

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EU takes a step further in cybersecurity crisis management

EU Member States adopted the Commission’s proposal on the EU blueprint for cybersecurity crisis management (‘Cyber Blueprint’) to reinforce our Union’s resilience against growing cyber threats. The ‘Cyber Blueprint’ defines roles and responsibilities, detailing the key actors and mechanisms involved at all stages of a crisis. It enhances information sharing and response coordination at political …

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The EU sets out its International Digital Strategy

The European Commission and the High Representative set out a joint vision for the EU’s external action for digital. As the digital revolution is reshaping economies and societies in a global geopolitical landscape which is more challenging than ever, the new EU International Digital Strategy shows that the EU is a stable and reliable partner, …

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University of Limassol: UoL Joins EMPOWER Project to Inspire Girls in ICT Education

The University of Limassol is excited to announce its partnership in the EMPOWER project (“Enhancing Mentorship and Professional Opportunities for Women through Education and Role-modeling in ICT). Funded by the Erasmus+, this initiative aims to boost gender equality in ICT education. This three-year project, running from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028, seeks to …

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University of Limassol: SUSTAINET Kicks Off to Support Municipalities and SMEs in the Green Transition

We are excited to announce the official launch of the SUSTAINET project– Empowering Local Governance for Sustainable Economic Growth through a network of Green Business Innovation Hubs (GBICs). SUSTAINET is co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme (KA220-VET) and brings together a diverse consortium of partners from 3 European Countries (Greece, Cyprus and …

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The Cyprus Institute: A Volatile Stressometer at the Ecosystem-Atmosphere Interface

Environmental change is altering how plants emit sesquiterpenes, key biogenic compounds influencing both ecosystem health and atmospheric processes.  A groundbreaking new study, led by researchers of the Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) of the Cyprus Institute, reveals that the chemical signals plants release into the atmosphere are changing in unexpected ways, with potentially far-reaching …

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University of Nicosia and Remedica Sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the Promotion of Scientific Research and Education in Pharmaceutical Science

The Department of Health Sciences of the University of Nicosia and Remedica Pharmaceuticals signed on Friday, 30 May 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding to promote research and educational cooperation in the field of Pharmaceutical Science. The collaboration will focus on the development of joint research projects, the organisation of conferences, seminars and other scientific events, …

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