Ivan Sotiriadis

Commission clarifies support for farmers in case of exceptional weather events

The Commission adopted a Communication clarifying the use of force majeure and exceptional circumstances for the EU agricultural sector in case of unforeseeable and extreme weather events. By clarifying the legal interpretation of this concept, the Commission aims to provide certainty for affected farmers regarding their Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments, while also ensuring a uniform application across the Union by …

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MSCA awards €78.5 million for international research cooperation projects

The European Commission will support 73 Staff Exchanges projects to boost knowledge transfer and innovation. The European Commission has announced the results of the 2023 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) call for Staff Exchanges under Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation. The Commission will assign €78.5 million for a total of 73 projects, promoting cooperation …

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MSCA opens €608.6 million call for Doctoral Networks

Doctoral Networks implement doctoral programmes through partnerships of organisations from different sectors across Europe and beyond to train highly skilled doctoral candidates and boost their employability in the long-term. The 2024 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks under Horizon Europe, the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation, is open for submissions with a deadline to apply by 27 …

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Commission welcomes agreement on stronger global health security rules

The Commission welcomes the agreement on the revised International Health Regulations, which was reached at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. The World Health Assembly brought together over 190 countries, including all EU Member States, who together adopted an ambitious package of amendments to the International Health Regulations, following two years of intense negotiations. By …

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EU and Australia sign partnership on sustainable critical and strategic minerals

The EU and Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a bilateral partnership to cooperate on sustainable critical and strategic minerals. The MoU was signed on behalf of the EU by Executive Vice-President and Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis, and Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton. The signatories for Australia were Resources and Northern Australia Minister Madeleine King, and …

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Commission forges stronger ties in the European Higher Education Area

Higher education representatives from 47 European countries and the European Commission reaffirmed their commitment to more interconnected, inclusive and competitive higher education. The Communiqué adopted in Tirana at the European Higher Education Area Ministerial Conference also proposes next steps to foster cooperation within the European Higher Education Area (“Bologna process”) in 2025-2027. The “Tirana Communiqué” …

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Neapolis University Pafos: Members of the Neapolis University Pafos at the meeting of the European Universities of the EMERGE consortium in Alexandroupolis

From 20 to 24 May 2024, a meeting of members of the teaching and administrative staff of the European Universities of the EMERGE initiative was held in Alexandroupolis, at the Democritus University of Thrace, with the main topic of discussion being “Fostering an inclusive, sustainable and resilient campus”. On behalf of Neapolis University in Paphos, …

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Frederick University and DP World Limassol sign Memorandum of Understanding

Frederick University and DP World Limassol signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, 23 May 2024, providing for two full scholarships and paid internships for students, collaboration in research and more. The MoU was signed by DP World Limassol CEO Mr Simon Pitout, and Frederick University’s Head of the Department of Maritime Transport and Commerce, Mr Angelos …

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University of Cyprus: YUFE Annual Strategic Forum

From 15 to 17 May 2024, the Annual Strategic Forum of the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) Alliance was held at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland, bringing together key members of the Strategic Council, the Executive Committee, work packages leaders, YUFE project coordinators and representatives from the YUFE Central Office. The …

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High sense of European identity among young students, according to ICCS study

Over 80 000 young students in the year 8 of schooling (about 14 years old) took part in the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS). The study was conducted in 2022 and its results underscore the critical impact of targeted educational initiatives in shaping the perspectives and civic engagement of Europe’s youth. As these …

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