EU Infopoint Newsletter May Issue 36

EU Infopoint Newsletter May 2018 Issue:36

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Europe Day Celebrated in Nicosia!

As part of the 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage, the European Commission celebrated the importance of cultural heritage, music, arts as well as unity, at the Europe Day celebrations which took place on Saturday, 26 May at Selimiye Square, Nicosia. The opening speeches of the event were made by Ms.Mary McCarthy, Mr.Özdil Nami and Mr.Cemal Özyiğit.
During the event, participants obtained information about EU countries such as Finland, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden. Several local NGOs, organisations and technical assistance projects showcased their EU funded projects and shared information.
A variety of groups gave European jazz, funk and classical/pop music concerts and provided dance and song performances. Additionally, children enjoyed a puppet show, face painting, and science experiments.

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Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historical 'Schuman Declaration'. The Schuman Declaration states that "Europe will not be made in one go, nor through a comprehensive construction, it will be built by concrete realisations that will first create real solidarity." What began on 9th May 1950, the pooling of steel and coal between France and Germany has evolved into what we today know as the European Union. The European Union is built on the fundamental values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, and respect for human rights.

Europe Day Concert took place in Lefka

Europe Day celebrations during May began with a concert by the Cyprus Chamber Orchestra which took place on 15 May at Lefka/Lefke Square. Following the opening speech by Ms.Pelin Maneoğlu, guests enjoyed the musical repertoire, including works of world-famous composers. The celebrations that emphasise the importance of cultural heritage, music and art, as well as the unity and solidarity, continued on 26 May at Europe Day Fair at Selimiye Square, Nicosia and on 5 June with another concert by the Cyprus Chamber Orchestra at Othello Castle, Famagusta.

The European Year of Cultural Heritage is celebrated to showcase the wealth and diversity of our cultural heritage, highlighting its role in creating a shared sense of identity and building Europe’s future. This year saw a series of initiatives and events across Europe to enable people to become closer to and more involved with their cultural heritage. Cultural heritage shapes our identities and everyday lives. It surrounds us in Europe's towns and cities, natural landscapes and archaeological sites. It is not only found in literature, art and objects, but also in the crafts we learn from our ancestors, the music we listen to, the stories we tell to our children, the food we enjoy in company and the films we watch and recognise ourselves in.

Protect the Environment Training for Kids

A "Protect the Environment" training series, organised in cooperation with the EU-funded Capacity Building in the Solid Waste, Waste Water Sector Project, took place at Dikmen İlkokulu on 9 May at Digomo/Dikmen and at Necati Taşkın İlkokulu in Nicosia on 16 May with the participation of 110 primary school students. The visits aimed to raise awareness on environmental protection. The interactive trainings included a short video on marine waste and a lively Q&A session with the participants.

Within the scope of the EU-funded "Private Sector Development Programme 4 - Competitive Enterprises, Clusters and Business Support Organisations", the EU Grant Support Team organised a two-day " Project Development Workshop" at the EU Infopoint on 17-18 May.

Have an innovative idea? Step in!

The deadline is 27 June (midnight)

Startups4Peace brings together people with business ideas from both communities in Cyprus once again. The program provides motivation, knowledge and the means to build and grow new business ventures. The aim is to encourage innovative startup entrepreneurship with an intercommunal vision in Cyprus, to bring together and increase contacts between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot startup communities and to support young entrepreneurs in developing their startups.
The Startups4Peace launch event was organised by the Embassy of Finland and Startup Cyprus on 7 June at Goethe-Institut at the buffer zone, in partnership with the EU Infopoint, Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce (KTTO) and Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
For more information about Startups4Peace, visit here!

For more information about the open call, please visit EU Infopoint web site.

Upcoming Events and Themes

JUNE

Advancing LGBTI Rights Seminar
26 June 18:00 - 19:30 @ Journalists Association, Nicosia

JULY

European Green Week 2018

Jazz Workshop & Concert (European Music Nights)

AUGUST

International Youth Day & European Youth Week

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The EU Infopoint aims to increase public knowledge, awareness and understanding of the European Union, its values, policies and programmes as well as the EU Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community. The EU Infopoint is a project funded by the European Union under the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community with the aim to bring the Turkish Cypriot community closer to the EU.

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