Ivan Sotiriadis 
The Commission launched a targeted consultation on the review of the Recommendation on relevant markets in the electronic communications sector adopted in December 2020 (2020/2245). The Commission is considering reviewing the current Recommendation to take into account major market and technological developments such as the deployments of 5G networks, the convergence between different types of …
The Commission initiated a targeted consultation to collect evidence and best practices to provide guidance, in close cooperation with BEREC, on the application of Article 3 of the Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA). Input is being gathered from national regulatory authorities, Dispute Settlement Bodies (DSBs), network operators including electronic communications operators and service providers, industry associations, …
European University Cyprus is participating as a partner in the project “Teachers’ HAVEN Academy: A European Initiative to Empower Educators”, which aims to support teachers’ professional development, well-being, and community building across Europe. Led by OIC Poland Foundation, the Teachers’ HAVEN initiative brings together 10 esteemed institutions from 8 countries to create a comprehensive, research-based training …
High Commissioner of India to Cyprus Mr Manish and Rector Pouyioutas Signed an MoU During the Visit of Prime Minister Modi to Cyprus Mr Manish, High Commissioner of India to Cyprus, and Professor Philippos Pouyioutas, Rector of the University of Nicosia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sunday, 15 June 2025, for the establishment …
The Office of Mobility of the Open University of Cyprus (OUC), organises a new Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) entitled: ‘Current Trends and Developments in International Investment Law and International Commercial & Investment Arbitration’ within the framework of the Erasmus+ mobility programme. The Scientific Supervisor is Assistant Professor, Chrystia Papakleovoulou. The BIP will take place with …
The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing environmental sustainability, with the smart environmental sustainability systems market expected to reach $28.9 billion by 2024. This rapid growth is transforming socio-ecological domains worldwide, yet it has also exposed a critical challenge: a global shortage of trained engineers and technicians capable of designing, developing, installing, and maintaining these …
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality across Europe’s innovation ecosystem, calling for stronger action across the sector. Despite improvements, systemic gender disparities persist across the innovation landscape. Women represent 42% of STEM graduates in the EU but hold fewer than 25% of leadership roles, secure significantly less …
The recent Horizon Europe mid-term evaluation highlights their strong performance and structural impact in supporting research excellence, talent mobility and institutional capacity. The European Commission’s interim evaluation of the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme confirms the important role played by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) in advancing excellent science, supporting research careers and strengthening …
As part of the COMBINE programme, the European Commission and EU Member States have launched a pilot project to test a new, more efficient way of approving combined studies. These studies involve both clinical trials of medicines and performance studies of medical devices. This pilot is designed to allow sponsors of combined studies to submit …
The Commission invites health stakeholders to submit proposals for a new cycle of Thematic Networks under the EU Health Policy Platform. The deadline for submissions is 22 August 2025. The Thematic Networks are intended to boost collaboration with stakeholder organisations and produce a Joint Statement expressing their position and proposing actions on one of the following …