Ivan Sotiriadis

Health Technology Assessment: New Public Consultation and Opportunity to Apply for Joint Scientific Consultations

The European Commission launched an online public consultation on joint clinical assessments of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices at Union level under the HTA Regulation. This online consultation will be open for responses until 25 June 2025. This public consultation is focussed on the last implementing act for adoption under the HTA Regulation, which will complete the …

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SAFE: Council adopts €150 billion boost for joint procurement on European security and defence

The Council has adopted a regulation setting up the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument. SAFE is a new EU financial instrument that will support those member states that wish to invest in defence industrial production through common procurement, focusing on priority capabilities. SAFE will finance urgent and large-scale investments in the European defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB). The aim is to boost production …

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EU closing in on the 2030 climate and energy targets, according to national plans

EU Member States have significantly closed the gap to achieving the 2030 energy and climate targets, according to the European Commission’s assessment of the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs). EU countries have substantially improved their plans following Commission recommendations in December 2023. As a result, the EU is closing in collectively on a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as committed …

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University of Limassol: Award of ISO Certificates

The University of Limassol (UoL) has been certified according to the International Standards, ISO 9001 for Quality Management, ISO 14001 for Environmental Management and ISO 45001 – Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems. The acquisition of these certifications is a milestone for the University of Limassol, as it confirms its commitment to excellence, accountability and …

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The Cyprus Institute: A Partnership of Excellence: French Academy of Sciences and the Cyprus Research and Educational Foundation, Parent Organization of The Cyprus Institute, Formalize Ties with Signing of MoU

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the French Academy of Sciences (Institut de France) and the Cyprus Research and Educational Foundation (CREF), the parent organisation of The Cyprus Institute, at a ceremony held at the Cyprus Institute on Thursday, 29 May 2025. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed by Prof. Alain Fischer, former President of …

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University of Nicosia: Research Reveals Climate Change Impact on Cyprus Through Seven Centuries

UNIC participated in a groundbreaking study attempting to reconstruct Cyprus’s climate patterns and their effects on society. The University of Nicosia has concluded a significant four-year research collaboration with the University of Rouen Normandy, the Geological Survey Department and the Forest Department, unveiling crucial findings about Cyprus’s climate history and its societal impact over seven …

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Nicosia Municipality: The pilot gender mainstreaming programme in the Nicosia Municipality

The Nicosia Municipality, listening to international trends in addressing economic and other problems and promoting gender mainstreaming, implemented a 4-month pilot project. The pilot project on gender mainstreaming was implemented by the Fimonoi Foundation, in cooperation with the Municipality of Reykjavik, and funded by the Norwegian Funding Agency. Responsibility for the implementation of the project …

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Neapolis University Pafos: 5th reZEB Project Consortium Meeting at Neapolis University Pafos

Neapolis University Pafos hosted the 5th consortium meeting of the Erasmus+ project “reZEB: Fostering Renewable Energy Technologies and Energy Efficiency Knowledge towards Near Zero Energy Buildings for engineers and professionals in Western Balkan countries,” on 19–20 May 2025. The project is implemented within the Erasmus+ programme and involves a partnership between the University of Castilla-La …

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