Ivan Sotiriadis 
The Commission is presenting a proposal to integrate the landmark international Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction’ (BBNJ) Agreement, which aims to protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate change, and curb biodiversity loss, into EU law. This will also help the Member States with the implementation in their national systems. Signed by the President of the European Commission, …
The Commission invites stakeholders to bring their practical experience to shape clear, accessible EU rules on general-purpose AI (GPAI) models in a targeted consultation that will contribute to the upcoming Commission guidelines. The guidelines will clarify key concepts underlying the provisions in the AI Act on GPAI models. Upcoming guidelines will give detailed explanations on …
The Commission adopted its second Digital Markets Act (‘DMA’) annual report. The report describes the measures taken from January to December 2024 to ensure effective enforcement of the DMA and achieving fairness and contestability in the internal market’s digital sector. These measures include the adoption of further designation decisions, regulatory dialogues with gatekeepers and third parties …
The European Chips Act is the EU’s strategic plan to strengthen its ability to design and produce semiconductors – crucial components found in everything from smartphones to cars. It is part of the EU’s policy response to global challenges in semiconductor technologies: with Europe heavily reliant on suppliers from other regions, the Chips Act aims to aims to …
The Commission has opened four new calls worth €140 million under the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) to advance the roll out of Artificial Intelligence (AI), promote advanced digital skills, expand the network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) and fight disinformation. Of these €140 million, €55 million is being made available to introduce generative AI …
The University of Limassol is proud to announce the publication of Humanism in Marketing: Responsible Leadership and the Human-to-Human Approach, a pioneering academic volume that redefines the role of marketing in today’s business and social landscape. The book is co-edited by Professor Waldemar Pfoertsch, faculty member at the University of Limassol, alongside globally respected scholars Philip Kotler, Fabio …
Dr. Markella Grigoriou, Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, showcases her research in collaboration with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London, UK at the 33rd European Congress of Psychiatry, hosted by European Psychiatry Association in Madrid. Dr. Markella Grigoriou presented her collaborative research at the European Congress of Psychiatry in Madrid, Spain, in …
The IPR-A Project (Intellectual Property Rights for Athletes) is a transnational initiative co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme. It is a collaborative effort between three partner organisations: TERO PC from Greece, INQUIRIUM Ltd from Cyprus, and SEA from Portugal. The project is designed to support athletes both during and after their professional …
The H2Zero Research Unit at Frederick University has unveiled a comprehensive strategic plan for Cyprus’s transition to a fully carbon-free hydrogen economy between 2030 and 2060. This initiative is underpinned by a sophisticated mathematical optimisation model that integrates the development of the energy, water and transport sectors, focusing on investments in renewable energy sources, hydrogen infrastructure …
Frederick University has decided to award an Honorary Doctorate to the distinguished Professor of Economics at Columbia University, Jeffrey D. Sachs. The conferral ceremony will take place on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in Nicosia. Frederick University is honoring Professor Sachs for his significant contributions to global sustainable development and his effective interventions in addressing …