Ivan Sotiriadis

European Commission releases open-source HealthData@EU Central Platform — a key milestone for the European Health Data Space

The European Commission published the open-source release of the HealthData@EU Central Platform, a major step forward in building the European Health Data Space (EHDS) and enabling the secondary use of health data for research, innovation, policymaking, and public health. This landmark release offers a set of reusable, open-source building blocks to support Member States in developing or connecting their national infrastructures—such as …

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EU Preparedness Union Strategy to prevent and react to emerging threats and crises

The Commission and High Representative launch the Preparedness Union Strategy to support Member States and enhance Europe’s capability to prevent and respond to emerging threats. It comes as the European Union is facing increasingly complex crises and challenges that cannot be ignored. From growing geopolitical tensions and conflicts, hybrid and cybersecurity threats, foreign information manipulation …

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Commission expands youth participation with new Youth Report, Eurobarometer survey and online debate

The Commission is launching a new online debate on the Citizens’ Engagement Platform, alongside the publication of the 2024 EU Youth Report and the latest Eurobarometer survey on young people’s views. The debate builds on the Youth Policy Dialogues that took place during the Commission’s first 100 days, bringing the most prominent themes raised by young people into …

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Commission launches ‘Virtual Worlds Toolbox’ to help citizens explore new digital spaces

The European Commission has released the ‘Virtual Worlds Toolbox’, an online resource designed to help citizens navigate virtual environments. It explains how virtual worlds work and outlines citizens’ rights within the EU. The toolbox covers working, learning, and gaming in virtual spaces, and includes guidance on safety, cybersecurity, and protection against disinformation. These online resources are part of the 2023 EU …

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Commission to invest €1.3 billion in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills

The Commission will allocate €1.3 billion for the deployment of critical technologies that are strategically important for the future of Europe and the continent’s tech sovereignty through the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025 to 2027 adopted. The work programme focuses on the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its uptake by businesses and …

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State Health Services Organisation: The only Level I Trauma Centre in Cyprus

The new reception area for severely injured patients, which was recently completed, was visited on Thursday 27 March by the Minister of Health, Mr.Michalis Damianos, with the Director General of the Ministry of Health and President of the National Trauma Committee, Mrs.Christina Giannakis, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the State Health Services …

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The Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics: New “RESTART 2016–2020, Bilateral Collaborations” Programme EDIT-4-IRON: Genome Editing for Iron-Restrictive Therapy of Hereditary and Acquired Haematological Disorders

The Molecular Genetics Thalassemia Department (MGTD) of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics (CING) proudly announces the start of a new project named EDIT-4-IRON: Genome Editing for Iron-Restrictive Therapy of Hereditary and Acquired Haematological Disorders. This 36-month project is funded with €200,000.00 under the “RESTART 2016–2020, Bilateral Collaborations” programme of The Research and Innovation Foundation. EDIT-4-IRON is a bilateral Cyprus-Israel programme that …

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EU boosts innovation with new European partnerships in advanced materials, textiles and photovoltaics

The Commission has taken a key step in advancing Europe’s technological leadership and sustainability goals by creating three new European Partnerships on advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics. Established under Horizon Europe, these partnerships will drive growth, sustainability and resilience, contributing to a strong, inclusive and globally competitive Europe. Identified as essential in the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan …

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