Ivan Sotiriadis 
The deployment of cutting-edge digital infrastructure across the EU is set to be accelerated as the Commission selects 56 projects to be funded under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Digital programme. These 56 projects from the fourth round of calls under CEF Digital have been selected for a total €389 million in funding for the roll out …
In a digital age where information multiplies and audiences become increasingly disengaged, journalism faces a critical challenge: transforming understanding into lived experience. Immersive journalism, using virtual (VR), augmented and mixed reality technologies, emerges as a powerful and timely solution. The European iStream project, funded by the Erasmus+ programme (KA220-HED), focuses precisely on this transition, transforming media and …
On 10 November, the official demonstration of the DroneEye system took place with great success. DroneEye is a comprehensive Cypriot anti-drone system designed for the detection, tracking, and neutralisation of malicious unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The presentation was held under the framework of the “ATHENA” initiative of the Ministry of Defence of Cyprus. The project …
An innovative programme combining memory, problem-solving, emotion regulation and mindfulness significantly enhances cognitive and psychological functioning in older adults, according to new research from the University of Cyprus. The study was published in October 2025 in the Journal of Aging and Health (SAGE Publications), led by Dr Andreas Chadjikyprianou, Research Fellow, and Dr Fofi Constantinidou, …
The safety of drinking water and the new European requirements are at the forefront, with the University of Cyprus and Limassol serving as key reference points in the project. A highly productive two-day meeting of the European research project intoDBP (Innovative Tools to Control Organic Matter and Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking Water – https://intodbp.eu) took …
Organisations based in Switzerland can now participate as beneficiaries under the same terms as those based in the European Union and other countries associated to Horizon Europe. Switzerland has become an associated country to Horizon Europe, including the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). Organisations based in Switzerland can apply to all MSCA 2025 calls for proposals …
To connect potential suppliers with buyers of hydrogen and its derivatives in the EU, the Commission is launching the first call for interest under the Hydrogen Mechanism. Hydrogen and its derivatives can play an important role for sectors that are hard to decarbonise and contribute to the EU reaching climate neutrality by 2050. The mechanism covers renewable or …
The Community for Educational Innovation (CEI) has published its thematic report, with a focus on entrepreneurial skills and mindsets in education. The report builds on the community’s activities, including webinars, good practice calls, a study visit, and interviews. It provides recommendations for embedding entrepreneurial competences across Europe’s education systems. Entrepreneurship beyond business The findings show that …
The Commission has presented the European Democracy Shield, setting out a series of concrete measures to empower, protect, and promote strong and resilient democracies across the EU. The European Democracy Shield and the EU Strategy for Civil Society present measures to protect the key pillars of our democratic systems: free people, free and fair elections, free and independent media, …
The European Commission has opened the Erasmus+ 2026 call for proposals, offering new funding opportunities in education, training, youth and sport across Europe and beyond. With a budget of around € 5.2 billion for 2026, the programme continues to invest in skills development and citizenship education through cross-border mobility and cooperation projects. Remaining faithful to …