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SUMMARY:101.CY Unconference: Freedom. Democracy. Internet: Cyprus EU Presidency edition\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:This year’s 101.CY Unconference\, follows the call Freedom. Democracy. Internet: Cyprus EU Presidency edition 2026\, and is part of the Cyprus Open Digital Futures Week. It is the latest in a series of local unconferences (open space gatherings with an  emergent agenda) aiming towards conscientious and democratically-grounded tech policy\, in Cyprus and beyond.* \nThe Unconference is an invitation to come together in a moment of European digital policy visibility. The current policy landscape increasingly focuses on cybersecurity\, AI development\, and national or EU-first digital sovereingty metrics. In doing so\, it risks overlooking the deeper questions that shape our collective technological futures. How do we make decisions regarding our technological future in a way that is inclusive\, transparent\, and human-centered rather than institutional? What kind of digital futures are we building? And how do we address the systemic pressures\, lobbying\, institutional inertia\, and internal fragmentation\, that continue to challenge the FLOSS and digital commons ecosystems from within? \nOn June 15th 2026\, as Cyprus and Nicosia become the setting of European Digital Policy\, we pull together threads and invite individuals and communities that believe in open and freedom-respecting technologies to gather and coordinate in a spirit of informal productivity\, to give pulse to a week of activities hosted by the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU\, and make sure that the most important and urgent digital commons and digital rights-debates are brought it into the conversation. \nWe seek to centre digital rights\, digital sovereignty understood as public capacity rather than control\, and the digital commons as a shared infrastructure of care and governance. In doing so\, we challenge extractive and opaque models of technological development\, and instead nurture free\, fair\, and participatory systems for governance\, security\, education\, and life. \nWe call together people who think and work towards digital rights and the democratisation of technology; FLOSS developers\, educators\, researchers\, creatives\, and community organisers; those interested in co-creating ethical digital policy and resilient community tech; those invested in mapping the obstacles and opportunities for free/libre software in public institutions\, schools\, and cultural spaces; those interested in the Right to Repair\, and the “Public Money? Public Code” movement; practitioners and policy-makers looking to move toward grounded\, implementable strategies for digital justice; and those interested in connecting the above priorities with sound business practices. We invite all who care about the protection of digital commons and see the need and significance of to support this initiative on this day through in-person participation. \nLocally we call on Ubuntu.cy\, ELLAK Cyprus\, hack66\, Hackerspace Limassol\, the Cyprus Pirate movement\, 101.cy\, NeMe.org\, UCY\, CUT and local universities\, local NGOs with budding interest in tech policy\, and the Deputy Ministry of Research\, Innovation and Tech Policy\, […]\nand internationally\, we invite Freedom not Fear (BE)\, EDRi (BE)\, homo digitalis (GR); digital courage (DE); \nWhat to expect  \n\nA fluid\, minimally guided\, participant-led networking\, brainstorming\, and co-working atmosphere\, following the principles of Open Space Technology: sessions are proposed and shaped by attendees themselves\, allowing for spontaneity\, relevance\, and co-ownership of the agenda.\nSpace for panels\, co-writing labs\, workshops\, and policy roundtables.\nEmphasis on dialogue\, transparency\, and co-creation.\n\nAs part of our commitment towards a community-conscious and low-waste event\, we kindly ask participants to a reusable cup or bottle. Let’s care for the commons: online and offline. \nWhat Open Space can look like\n– The Basics – https://youtu.be/XCPZ5iQLlnA?si=8q3l7NRx6_06FR3_\n– The potential – https://youtu.be/WQj12jmLGr4?si=AM660pl2L7BUAZVX \nWhen: 15/6/20\nOfficial webpage here.\nFind the latest updates here. \nSource: https://ellak.org.cy/en/2026/05/05/unconference26/
URL:https://eoc.org.cy/event/101-cy-unconference-freedom-democracy-internet-cyprus-eu-presidency-edition-2026/
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SUMMARY:OFE Capital Series\, Nicosia\, Cyprus
DESCRIPTION:Sign up now to join OpenForum Europe and partners for the next edition of the Capital Series events\, taking place in Nicosia on 16 June 2026. \nMarking the eight instalment of our cyclical events\, Capital Series Cyprus will bring Brussels-level discussions of open source policy directly to Nicosia. This event will provide a unique opportunity for the local open source community to directly engage with EU and national policymakers to better understand policies that impact the Cypriot market. \nThe event will explore how open source and open technologies support Europe’s digital ambitions\, from cybersecurity and digital public infrastructure to innovation and competitiveness. Together with policymakers\, industry representatives\, researchers and members of the open source community\, we will discuss how European digital policies translate into national opportunities and challenges for the Cypriot ecosystem. The event will also create space for dialogue between EU institutions and local actors working with open technologies. \nCapital Series events are single-day\, high-level policy gatherings dedicated to advancing open source policy priorities in alignment with the objectives of the member states holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU. The Series builds on the OFE’s annual EU Open Source Policy Summit in Brussels to further connect the dots between the EU and national policy cycles. \nWhere? \nThe Cyprus Institute\, 20 Konstantinou Kavafi St.\, Nicosia \nMore info: https://openforumeurope.org/events/open-source-and-the-european-union-cyprus-ofe-capital-series/
URL:https://eoc.org.cy/event/ofe-capital-series-nicosia-cyprus/
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SUMMARY:President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides speaks in Maastricht on Europe and the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Maastricht\, the Netherlands – On Wednesday 14 October 2026\, Nikos Christodoulides\, president of the Republic of Cyprus\, will give a speech at Maastricht University. In his speech\, ‘Cyprus and the European Project: Bridging Europe and the Middle East on the path to strategic autonomy’\, he will look back on the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU and discuss the role of Cyprus as a bridge between Europe and the Middle East. Following his speech\, the president will join a conversation with the audience\, offering an opportunity to explore these themes further and address questions directly to the head of state. \nIn conversation with the president of the Republic of Cyprus\, Nikos Christodoulides \nLocation: Aula Maastricht University\, Minderbroedersberg 4-6\, 6211 LK Maastricht \nDate: Wednesday 14 October 2026 \nTime: 19:00 – 20:00 (doors open at 18:30) \nLanguage: English \nAdmission: free\, registration required \nPress registration\nJournalists can register by replying to this email. For interview requests\, photos and/or questions\, please contact Timo Schmid (Communications Advisor\, Studio Europa – timo.schmid@maastrichtuniversity.nl/ +31 6 28802609). \nMembers of the public can register free of charge via this page. Visitors are required to bring a valid ID or UM card. \nCyprus at the crossroads of Europe and the Middle East \nIn the first half of 2026\, Cyprus held the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union\, for the second time since the country joined the EU in 2004. In his speech\, President Christodoulides will reflect on this period and on the opportunities and challenges facing both Cyprus and Europe. \nWhat role can Cyprus play in strengthening ties between the EU and its neighbours? And what do geopolitical developments in the Mediterranean mean for Europe’s pursuit of more strategic autonomy? \nThe president will also give an update on efforts to resume negotiations on the Cyprus problem within the agreed UN framework. He will address how reunification would enable Cyprus to realise its full potential as a reliable partner in the region. \nAfter the speech\, the president will engage in conversation with the audience and answer questions. \nProgramme \n18:30 Doors open \n19:00 Welcome by Hylke Dijkstra (UM Europe Chair) \n19:05 Speech by President Nikos Christodoulides \n19:25 Conversation with the president and questions from the audience \n20:00 End \nAbout Studio Europa\nStudio Europa is the centre of expertise at Maastricht University (UM) for Europe-related research\, debate\, and policy. Together with the Province of Limburg and the City of Maastricht\, we bring the European Heritage Label for the Maastricht Treaty to life.
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SUMMARY:Το Πανεπιστήμιο Frederick συμμετέχει στις δράσεις για τις Ευρωπαϊκές Ημέρες Κληρονομιάς 2026
DESCRIPTION:Το Πανεπιστήμιο Frederick συμμετέχει στις δράσεις για τις Ευρωπαϊκές Ημέρες Κληρονομιάς 2026 \n Διαλέξεις για τον κυπριακό μοντερνισμό\, την παραδοσιακή αρχιτεκτονική\, την επιπλοτεχνία και την ανάγκη αποκατάστασης και δημιουργικής συνέχισής τους \n Το Πανεπιστήμιο Frederick συμμετέχει στις Ευρωπαϊκές Ημέρες Κληρονομιάς 2026 με την εκδήλωση «Η κληρονομιά της καθημερινής ζωής. Παραδοσιακή & Μοντέρνα Αρχιτεκτονική και Επιπλοτεχνία: κίνδυνοι\, προστασία και προοπτικές»\, την Τετάρτη 21 Οκτωβρίου 2026 από τις 18:00 μέχρι τις 20:00 στο Κτήριο Αρχιτεκτονικής του Πανεπιστημίου Frederick στη Λευκωσία (Δημητρίου Χάματσου 13\, Παλλουριώτισσα). \nΤην εκδήλωση διοργανώνουν το Τμήμα Αρχιτεκτόνων Μηχανικών και το Τμήμα Τεχνών και Επικοινωνίας του Πανεπιστημίου\, στο πλαίσιο της πολυετούς πανευρωπαϊκής δράσης για τη διατήρηση και προστασία της πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς\, που υλοποιεί στην Κύπρο το Τμήμα Πολεοδομίας και Οικήσεως. \nΜε αφετηρία το θέμα των Ευρωπαϊκών Ημερών Κληρονομιάς 2026 «Κληρονομιά σε κίνδυνο: Αναβιώστε\, αντισταθείτε\, επανασχεδιάστε»\, η εκδήλωση του Πανεπιστημίου Frederick αναδεικνύει την πολιτιστική κληρονομιά ως ζωντανό μέρος της καθημερινής ζωής\, της συλλογικής μνήμης και της πολιτιστικής μας ταυτότητας. Μέλη του ακαδημαϊκού προσωπικού του Πανεπιστημίου\, μέσα από σύντομες εισηγήσεις για τον κυπριακό μοντερνισμό την παραδοσιακή αρχιτεκτονική\, και την επιπλοτεχνία\, θα εξετάσουν τις αλληλένδετες εκφάνσεις του χώρου που κατοικούμε και του τρόπου με τον οποίο ζούμε. Στόχος είναι η ανάδειξη της ιστορικής και πολιτιστικής σημασίας της παραδοσιακής και μοντέρνας αρχιτεκτονικής αλλά και της τέχνης του επίπλου\, των κινδύνων που απειλούν σήμερα τη διατήρησή τους\, και των δυνατοτήτων προστασίας\, αποκατάστασης\, επανάχρησης και δημιουργικής συνέχισής τους. \nΣτο πλαίσιο της εκδήλωσης θα δοθούν τρεις σύντομες διαλέξεις: \nΞεκινώντας από το ερώτημα αν μπορεί η ανάλυση της τεχνικής φιλοσοφίας του παρελθόντος να δώσει απαντήσεις στον σύγχρονο σχεδιασμό\, ο Δρ Μάριος Πελεκάνος\, Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής στο Τμήμα Αρχιτεκτόνων Μηχανικών\, θα μοιραστεί σκέψεις για ένα πιθανό ανασχεδιασμό προθέσεων\, βασισμένο σε επιτυχίες κατά το παρελθόν\, αλλά προσαρμοσμένο στη σύγχρονη πραγματικότητα. \nΗ Στέλλα Ευαγγελίδου\, μέλος του Ειδικού Διδακτικού Προσωπικού στο Τμήμα Αρχιτεκτόνων Μηχανικών\, στη διάλεξή της με τίτλο «Κατοικώντας το μοντέρνο»\, θα αναφερθεί στον κυπριακό μοντερνισμό που συμπορεύτηκε με τον εκμοντερνισμό της κοινωνίας\, αποτελώντας συνδετικό κρίκο ανάμεσα στην παραδοσιακή και τη σύγχρονη πολιτιστική μας ταυτότητα. Θα αναδείξει τη σχέση της μοντέρνας αρχιτεκτονικής με τον τόπο\, το κλίμα και τον μεσογειακό τρόπο ζωής\, και τις σημερινές προκλήσεις για τη διατήρηση\, αποκατάσταση και επανάχρησή της. \nΤέλος\, η Δρ Άννα-Μέρρι Οικονόμου και ο κ. Κωνσταντίνος Οικονομίδης\, και οι δύο μέλη του διδακτικού προσωπικού του Τμήματος Τεχνών και Επικοινωνίας\, θα αναφερθούν στο έπιπλο ως αναπόσπαστο μέρος της πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς και ως μέσο αποτύπωσης των τεχνικών\, των υλικών\, των αξιών και του τρόπου ζωής κάθε εποχής. Καθώς η παραδοσιακή τεχνογνωσία και οι τεχνικές κατασκευής απειλούνται με εξαφάνιση\, θα αναδείξουν τη σημασία της διατήρησης\, του ρόλου των δημόσιων φορέων στη μετάδοση της γνώσης\, και της συνεργασίας με σχεδιαστές/τριες και δημιουργούς. \nΗ εκδήλωση απευθύνεται στο ευρύ κοινό και στοχεύει στη δημιουργία ενός ανοικτού χώρου γνώσης και διαλόγου γύρω από την πολιτιστική κληρονομιά ως κοινό αγαθό και συλλογική υπόθεση της κοινωνίας. \nΟι ενδιαφερόμενοι/ες μπορούν να δουν το πλήρες πρόγραμμα της εκδήλωσης εδώ.  \n Δηλώσεις συμμετοχής εδώ. Για πληροφορίες\, τηλ. 22394465.
URL:https://eoc.org.cy/event/european-heritage-days-2026/
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SUMMARY:UniLiON Annual Event\, 19 November 2026\, Brussels
DESCRIPTION:European Office of Cyprus is a member of UnILiON (Universities Informal Liaison Offices Network)\, an informal network of 60 Brussels-based university liaison offices representing more than 170 universities across Europe. \nThis year\, UnILiON will celebrate its 10th anniversary with its Annual Event\, which will take place on Thursday\, 19 November 2026\, from 09:30 to 19:00 in Brussels. The event has two main objectives: \n\nTo position UnILiON and its members as a proactive stakeholder in the European higher education landscape; and\nTo provide a platform for dialogue between UnILiON member universities and EU policymakers on issues of strategic importance to the network.\n\nWe would like to invite you to save the date and draw your attention to the following two sessions: \n\n09:30-12:00 High-level dialogue on FP10/ECF – The Future of European R&I Policy and Competitiveness Participants: University Leadership\, Rector\, Vice-Rector or Pro Rector (or equivalent) and their accompanying UnILiON Brussels representatives\, MEPs\, (up to 70 participants).\n\nHosted by Eszter Lakos MEP (EPP) this high-level dialogue will bring together 6 Members of European Parliament: Parliament Eszter Lakos (EPP) \, Lina Galvez (S&D)\, Christian Ehler (EPP)\, Ivar Ijabs (Renew)\, René Repasi (S&D)\, Villa Ninisto (Greens/EFA) and university rectors\, vice rectors and MEPs on upcoming European R&I policy and funding landscapes. The session aims to: \n\nEngage rectors with MEPs at this critical moment in the European policy cycle.\nReflect collectively on how FP10 and ECF proposals align with the missions\, capacities\, and long-term strategies of European universities\, and covering R&I policy issues such as dual use\, academic freedom\, security and sovereignty.\nFoster an open\, active\, and constructive dialogue\, encouraging rectors to exchange experiences\, concerns\, and strategic priorities in a trusted environment.\n\nWe kindly ask you to begin engaging your rectors and senior executives to attend the dialogue. We have committed to ensuring 30 high‑level university representatives\, and your support is essential. \nThe internal registration link is ready. Please fill it in and indicate how many rectors we can expect from your institution. Registration link to the High -level dialogue \n2. 09:00-12:00 Expert session on Creativity as Europe’s Competitive Strength for Innovation Participants: University experts / researchers\, European Commission representatives \nThis Expert Session will focus on the pivotal role of arts\, design and creativity as a cross‑cutting enabler for user‑driven and open innovation. Drawing on insights from our universities’ researchers and experts\, the aim is to gain a deeper understanding of how creative skills\, often developed through sustainable collaboration frameworks with CCSI\, are applied to design technological innovations\, approaches and new training models. The session will: \n\nShowcase examples of excellence from member universities to European Commission representatives;\nFacilitate the exchange of good practices;\nFoster new collaborations across the network; and\nInspire new ideas for research\, innovation\, and education.\n\nWe are currently collecting examples of good practices that demonstrate how artistic\, design-based\, and creativity-driven approaches contribute to research excellence\, innovation\, and innovative teaching and research methods. The deadline for submitting a good practice is 11 September 2026. Selected contributors will be invited to present their work in person during the Annual Event in Brussels on 19 November 2026. \nWe would be grateful if you could circulate the survey among relevant colleagues and experts within your institution who may wish to submit a good practice and\, if selected\, present it in Brussels. The expert survey for participation in the Expert Session is now available. Survey – expert session \nAnnual event 2026_briefing for executives \nPlease note that participants are expected to cover their own travel and accommodation expenses. \nWe hope that many of you\, your senior representatives and experts will be able to join this important event that will enhance your institution visibility and open new collaboration opportunities. \nShould you need more information or clarifications\, please do not hesitate to contact us. \n 
URL:https://eoc.org.cy/event/unilion-annual-event-19-november-2026-brussels/
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