You are cordially invited to the webinar on Bicommunal Cooperation in Wastewater Management.
#EUGreenDeal
The webinar will be held with the participation of Faik Özkaynak and Savvas Hadjineocleous,who will discuss about the 40-year success story and future plans for the wastewater treatment plant in Nicosia, which is one of the earliest examples of bicommunal cooperation.
Moderator:Doğuç Veysioğlu
Thursday, 29 July 2021 | Zoom Event15:00 — 16:00
The online event will be in English, Greek and Turkish. Simultaneous translation will be made available.
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Help Promote a Sustainable Future for All!
Reduce Litter!
#ReadyToChange #PlasticsStrategy
On 3 July 2021, as part of EU’s Directive on single-use plastics, EU bans certain single-use plastic products, which are polluting our environment and seas, endangering marine life, and harming our health.
Join us
Saturday, 3 July 2021 | 17:00 — 19:00
@
Güzelyalı Beach, Vasileia/Karşıyaka
Beach Clean-up and Recycling Workshop
17:00-17:45 Beach Clean-up
17:45-18:00 Refreshment Break
18:00-19:00 Let’s Reduce, Recycle, Reuse! Activities
For easy access to the event location please…
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Join us at this webinar to learn aboutUNION OF EQUALITY: LGBTIQ EQUALITY STRATEGY 2020-2025
“Being yourself is not your ideology, it is your identity!”
Ursula von der Leyen, The President of the European Commission
#EU4LGBTIQ #UnionOfEquality
Wednesday, 30 June 2021 | Zoom Event11:30 — 13:00
Keynote speakers:
What It’s All About - The LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2020-2025Jonas HammPolicy OfficerTransgender Europe
Effects of the EU LGBTIQEquality Strategy in EuropeBelinda DearAdvocacy OfficerILGA-Europe
Legal Gap Analysis of the LGBTI+ Rights in the Turkish Cypriot CommunityÖncel…
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You are invited to the online workshop organised in cooperation with the European Commission with the participation of international jazz masters.
The workshop will include Voice, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums classes for all levels and an online concert will be held at the end of the programme.
Monday, 5 July - Tuesday, 6 July
Thursday, 8 July - Friday, 9 July
The online Jazz Workshop will be held on Zoom platform.
Musicians aged 14 and over can participate in this programme. They must commit to the entire four-day workshop, fill in an…
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Join us at this webinar to learn about the EU Action Plan: “Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil”
Friday, 25 June 2021 | Zoom Event11:00 — 12:00
Keynote Speaker:Dr. Catherine GanzlebenHead of Group on Air Pollution, Environment and HealthEuropean Environment Agency
Moderator:İbrahim AlkanEnvironmental Engineer
The online event will be in English and Turkish. Simultaneous translation will be made available.
To join the webinar, please fill in the event registration form at https://bit.ly/2TDaLOp
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Join us at this webinar to learn about how bicommunal efforts and EU support have helped protect the environment in Cyprus.
Friday, 4 June 2021 | Zoom Event11:00 — 12:00
Keynote speakers:Dr. Michael Loizides & Prof. Dr. Salih GücelCo-Chairs of the Technical Committee on Environment
Speaker / Moderator:Michel VedrenneEU Programme Support Office
The online event will be in English and simultaneous translation will be made available in Turkish and Greek.
To join the webinar, please fill in the event registration form at https://bit.ly/3uom4GE
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Join us at this webinar to learn about Europe's Beating Cancer Plan providing a new approach on cancer prevention, treatment and care.
Friday, 28 May 2021 | Zoom Event11:30 — 13:00
Opening Remarks:
Ierotheos PapadopoulosHead of the European Commission Representation in Cyprus
Keynote speakers:
Prof. Julian MamoEurope’s Beating Cancer PlanPresident of Chronic Diseases SectionEuropean Public Health Association
Prof. Mustafa B A CamgözCancer: New Therapies and Integrated ManagementEmeritus Professor in Cancer Biology & NeurobiologyImperial College London
Moderator:Peyman İncePhD.…
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The Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus celebrates Europe Day 2021 with a series of events
Nicosia, 6 May 2021
On the occasion of Europe Day on 9 May 2021, the Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus, in collaboration with the European Parliament Liaison Office and the EU Infopoint will be organising a number of activities to celebrate this very important day for the European Union.
A video competition was organised from 21 April until 2 May, whereby Cypriot citizens and Europeans living in Cyprus recorded on their phones a reply to the question «What does it mean…
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Join us at this webinar to learn about tackling online disinformation and EU policies against disinformation.
Friday, 30 April 202111:30 — 12:30Zoom Event
Keynote speaker:Kamil MikulskiDisinformation Analyst, Kosciuszko Institute
Speaker / Moderator:Sami ÖzusluJournalist and Writer
The event will be in English and Turkish and simultaneous translation will be made available.
To join the webinar, please fill in the event registration form at https://bit.ly/3s9aApn
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You are cordially invited to the webinar where EU Anti-Racism Action Plan and efforts to combat racism will be discussed.
#EUAntiRacism #UnionOfEquality
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
11:30— 12:30
Zoom event
Keynote speaker:
Thibault Balthazar
European Commission Secretariat-General
Unit for Citizens, Equality, Democracy & Rule of Law
Speaker / Moderator:
Fezile Osum
Project Coordinator, Refugee Rights Association
The webinar will be held in English and Turkish and simultaneous interpretation will be made available.
To join the event please fill in the event registration form…
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On the occasion of World Theatre Day, you are cordially invited to an online discussion "Theatre as a Tool for the Promotion of Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue in Cyprus" hosting Yaşar Ersoy and Costas Kafkarides.
#unitedindiversity
Saturday, 27 March 202120:00 — 21:00Zoom event
Moderator / Interpreters:Maria Shakalli & Beliz Kurt
The online event will be held in Turkish and Greek, and consecutive interpretation will be made available.
To join the event please fill in the event registration form at the link: https://bit.ly/2QASYG3
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EU AID PROGRAMME FOR THE TURKISH CYPRIOT COMMUNITY
The European Union Scholarship Programme for the Turkish Cypriot Community for the Academic Year 2021/22
Nicosia, 10 March 2021
The European Commission announces the launch of the “EU Scholarships Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community for the Academic Year 2021/22” funded under the Aid Programme.
In this round, the EU Scholarship Programme will award grants to approximately 140 Turkish Cypriot students, graduates and professionals. This comes in addition to more than 1,600 individuals, who have already benefited from EU Scholarship…
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On the occasion of International Women’s Day, you are cordially invited to the webinar on Women and the Pandemic.
Monday, 8 March 202115:30 — 17:00 | Zoom Event
PROGRAMME:
15:30 Opening RemarksMichael DochertyEmine Dizdarlı
15:40 Being a Woman in the Pandemicİzlem Gürçağ Altuğra
15:50 Women’s RightsAslı Murat
16:00 Support MechanismsDr. Ömür Yılmaz
16:10 Women’s Profile in the CommunityMine Atlı
16:20 Q&A
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Fatma Guven Lisaniler
The presentations will be in English and Turkish and simultaneous translation will be made available.To join…
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You are cordially invited to the webinar focusing on the importance of food safety standards and how the European Union helps make food safer.
#EUGreenDeal#Farm2Fork
Friday, 26 February 202114:00 – 15:30 | Zoom Event
Programme:
14:00 Opening
14:10 Food Safety: Progress and the Way-forwardMehmet DemirpençeVeterinary Department
14:30 EU Funded Activities Contributing to Food SafetyDonald AquilinaEU funded Farm Advisory Services Project
14:40 Challenges for Food Businesses in Establishing Food Safety StandardsKemal ÖztürkCyprus Turkish Chamber of Industry
15:00 EU Funded…
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You are cordially invited to the online event where experts will be talking about COVID-19 measures and answering questions on vaccinations.
Friday, 12 February 202117:00 — 18:00
Dr. Cenk SoydanCo-Chair of the Bi-communalTechnical Committee on Health
Dr. Figen Gülen İnceMember of the Communicable DiseasesSubcommittee of the Bi-communalTechnical Committee on Health
Elisabeth Kanitz, MScSpecialist in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Dr. Jeannette de BoerMedical Specialist in Public Health
Moderator: Bilge Azgın
Zoom Event | http://bit.ly/2YWG6uQEUIP Facebook Live
The…
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You are cordially invited to the webinar onCOVID-19 and the Shadow Pandemic of Violence Against Women
#SayNoStopVAW
Thursday, 17 December 202014:00 — 16:00 | Zoom Event
PROGRAMME:
14:00 Opening
14:05 EU Actions to Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Violence Against WomenCarla PambiancoLegal OfficerEuropean Commission, Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers,Gender Equality Unit
14:30 Ending Violence and Discrimination in Partnership with the European UnionKaca DjurickovicGender Programme ManagerUnited Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Montenegro
14:55 Global Effects of…
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WE CAN BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL, LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND
Join us at this webinar to find out about inspiring projects and entrepreneurs, who work on increasing the employability skills of people with disabilities.
#EUDisability #EDPD2020
Tuesday, 15 December 2020
11:00 — 12:30 | Zoom Event
Programme:
11:00 Opening
11:05 EU funded “Increasing the Employability of People with Disabilities” ProjectProf. Dr. Gamze Ekici and Ph. PT. Orkun Tahir AranHacettepe University
11:30 Bake the World a Better PlaceYiota MichaelidouOwner of Paradosiakes Dimiourgies Bakery
11:55 EU funded “Skilled…
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You are cordially invited to the webinar onSustainable Agriculture and the Role of Farm Advisory Services
#EUGreenDeal#Farm2Fork
Friday, 4 December 202016:00 — 18:00 | Zoom Event
Programme:
16:00 Opening
16:10 Livestock Production: Sustainable Methods to Tackle Local ChallengesAssoc. Prof. Dr. İsfendiyar Darbaz
16:35 Sustainable Crop Production: Past, Present and FutureAsst. Prof. Dr. İbrahim Kahramanoğlu
17:00 How Can Farmers Benefit from Farm Advisory Servicesin the Turkish Cypriot Community?Donald AquilinaTeam Leader, EU funded Farm Advisory Services Project
17:25 Q&AModerator:…
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European Researchers Night 2020
European Green Deal: Career Opportunities through Green Technologies
Join us at this webinar to discuss how research can contribute to artificial intelligence andcreate employment opportunities.
#EUGreenDeal#EuropeanResearchersNight
Friday, 27 November 202015:00 — 16:00 | Zoom Event
Programme:
15:00 Opening
15:05 European Green Deal and Opportunities in Green Information Communication TechnologiesDr. Steve Robertshaw,Strategic IT ConsultantAcrossLimits Ltd.
15:25 Research and Development in Solar Energy SystemsDr. Ian Cole,Research FellowUniversity…
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European SME Week 2020
European Green Deal for Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Join us at this webinar to find out about what European Green Deal can offer and be inspired by entrepreneurs with environmentally friendly business ventures.
#EUGreenDeal#SMEWeek2020#Entrepreneurship
Thursday, 19 November 202015:00 — 16:30 | Zoom Event
Programme:
15:00 Opening
15:05 European Green Deal and Opportunities for EntrepreneursPatricia Devine
15:25 Setting up a ‘Green Energy’ BusinessEleanor McEvoy
15:45 A Plastic-free Green Entrepreneurship JourneyYolanda Cooper
16:05 Q&AModerator: David…
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You are cordially invited to the webinar on combating trafficking in human beings, where effective investigation and prosecution processes and the need for coordinated approaches will be discussed.
#endhumantrafficking
Tuesday, 17 November 202014:30 — 16:00 | Zoom Event
Criminalisation of Human Trafficking in the Turkish Cypriot community
Identification of Victims and Effective Investigation, Prosecution and Penalisation
Challenges to Improve the Investigation and Prosecution of Human Traffickers
The presentations will be in Turkish and simultaneous translation in English will…
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You are cordially invited to the webinar on Vocational Education and Skills for Transitioning to Green Economy
#EUGreenDeal#EUVocationalSkills#DiscoverYourTalent
Thursday, 12 November 202014:30 — 16:00 | Zoom Event
Programme:
14:30 Opening
14:35 Vocational Education and Skills for Transitioning to Green Economy:Opportunities and ChallengesStephen Morley,International Consultant
14:55 Introduction of Green Skills and Digital Competences to Vocational Education in EU Member StatesYochka Anastasova,Team Leader, EU Funded Technical Assistance Project for Curriculum Development inVocational…
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Prevention is Better than Cure!You are cordially invited to the webinar where impact of veterinary medicines on public health and the environment will be discussed.#EUGreenDeal#Farm2Fork
Wednesday, 28 October 202014:00 — 16:00 | Zoom Event
The presentations will be in English and Turkish and simultaneous translation will be made available.
To join the webinar, please fill in the event registration form at https://bit.ly/311UnHZ
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You are cordially invited to the webinar where opportunities and good practices will be discussed.#EUGreenDeal #ZeroPollution #PackagingWasteTuesday, 29 September 202011:00 — 13:00 | Zoom EventThe presentations will be in English and Turkish and simultaneous translation will be made available.To join the webinar, please fill in the event registration form at https://bit.ly/3mFx7cb
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You are cordially invited to the webinar on"Job Opportunities for Youth in Environmentally Friendly Economies"where importance of improving skills and competences and digital transition will be discussed.#EUGreenDeal
Friday, 11 September 202015:00 — 17:00 | Zoom and Facebook Live
The presentations will be in Turkish and English and simultaneous translation will be made available.
To join the webinar, please fill in the event registration form at https://bit.ly/2ErpDYG
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To pave the way for reunification, EU support aims to bring the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot communities closer together.
One of the fundamental principles of the EU project is the free movement of people, goods, and services across its Member States. As such, the EU sets out the rules under which people, goods, and services can cross the Green Line in 2004.
To read more about how the Green Line Regulation facilitates people-to-people contact and trade in Cyprus, please click here.
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To pave the way for reunification, the Aid Programme aims to bring the two communities in Cyprus more closely together. Since 2006, the Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community allocated nearly €40 million to boost skills through education.To read more about how the EU is investing in education and boosting employability, thereby contributing to social and economic development and providing opportunities to bring the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot communities closer together, please click here.
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You are cordially invited to the Webinar on
Energy Efficiency
#EUGreenDeal
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
18:30 — 20:00
EU Infopoint Zoom event
“How can we contribute to the family budget, economy and the protection of our environment by using energy efficiently?”
Programme:
18:30 Energy Efficiency, EU Standards and Current Local Situation
Görkem Çelik / President of KTMMOB Chamber of Electrical Engineers
18:50 Energy Efficiency and Electricity Labour Market in Cyprus
Osman Asilzade / Cyprus Turkish Electrical Contractors Association (KTEMB) Supervisor / EU Funded Electrical…
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You are cordially invited to the Webinar on the Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the LGBTI+ community and EU Actionwith keynote speakerBelinda Dear, Advocacy Officer at ILGA-Europe*The webinar will be held on Zoom platform.REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please visit the link below to complete your registration:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U9wGTCL5QyOHHeZ8tNHvlg Monday, 1 June 202019:00 – 20:00 (Cyprus local time)EU Infopoint Zoom eventProgramme: 19:00 LGBTI+ rights in Europe under COVID-19by Belinda Dear / ILGA – Europe 19:20 LGBTI+ rights in the Turkish Cypriot community under COVID-19…
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YOU ARE INVITED!The European Commission invites you to "A Winter Concert in Nicosia" as part of European Music Days, featuring Cahit Kutrafalı Quartet, Charis Ioannou Trio with Nihan Görgü on vocals, Tree of Dawn with Ronja Bruve from Latvia on vocals and The Hot Club of Cyprus which will take place on Saturday, 14 December 2019 from 14:00- 17:00 at Sarayönü Square in Nicosia. You may get more information about this public concert by contacting 0392 228 2577 or
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As part of 2019 European SME Week and with the support of the European Commission, an “Innovation Seminar” will take place on Friday 22 November 2019 from 09:00- 11:30 at Bedestan. The purpose of the event is to mark 2019 European SME Week, acknowledge the recently awarded grant beneficiaries, and highlight the importance of being innovative in business. At the event, 27 projects which were awarded with grant support within the scope of the EU's Private Sector Development Program 4th Call for Grants will be acknowledged. The European Union funded “Innovative Entrepreneurship” project’s resident…
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The European Commission cordially invites you to a panel discussion organised as part of the EU Anti-Trafficking Day.Simultaneous translation will be available.Info and registration: 0392 228 2577 or
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The European Commission will mark the European Week of Sport 2019 with a bi-communal football tournament, the “Friendship Cup”. The Commission will also give special focus to the celebration of International Peace Day on the 21st of September as part of the Friendship Cup. The games will take place at Orfeas Football Ground on the 14 & 22nd of September and at Yusuf Kaptan Football Ground on the 15th & 21st of September.Come and watch the games of the 6 teams in this bicommunal football tournament!Dates & Timetable:14 September 18:30 @ Orfeas Football Ground15 September 18:30 @ Yusuf Kaptan Football…
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The European Commission, as part of European Mobility Week 2019, will mark the importance of safe walking and cycling and the benefits it can have for our health, our environment, and our bank balance with a series of “#walkwithus” events in Famagusta (Monday, 16 September 2019), Lapta (Wednesday, 18 September 2019,) & Nicosia (Thursday, 19 September 2019) in collaboration with the Cyprus Turkish Medical Association (KTTB) & Cyprus Turkish Diabetes Association (KTDD).
The aim of the #walkwithus events is to promote walking and cycling over private vehicles which can contribute to less congestion…
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The European Commission cordially invites you to the Animal Diseases Eradication: "Healthier Animals and Safer Food" Conference. The Conference will take place on 13 June 2019, Thursday between 09:30 - 14:00 at Hidden Garden, Nicosia. There will be simultaneous translation at the conference. For info and registration: 0392 228 2577 or
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Startups4Peace 2019 is launched. Deadline to apply is 31 May!
The recently launched Startups4Peace 2019, is an initiative empowering entrepreneurs from the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities to cultivate their business ideas and equip themselves with the necessary knowledge and tools that will support them to establish successful businesses. The initiative is co-funded by the Embassy of Finland to Cyprus and the “Innovative Entrepreneurship” project, funded by the European Union and implemented by NI-CO. The initiative is in partnership with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry…
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The European Commission is supporting a 3-day Jazz Masterclass Workshop which will be held at Lefkoşa Anatolia Fine Arts High School and a Jam Session in the last evening, in partnership with Jazz Education Abroad (JEA).
The 3-day 2019 Lefkoşa Jazz Workshop begins on Wednesday, 19 June 2019 at 10:00 am and ends on Friday, 21 June 2019 Friday with the Gala Jazz Concert at 8:00 pm.
The workshop is open to musicians of all ages, for all instruments and for all levels.
The Jazz Masters include:
Marios Toumbas - piano
Loizos Pafitis - guitar
Cahit Kutrafali - bass
Gonzalo Maestre - drums
Mariano…
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DEADLINE IS 31 October 2019!
Europe Day held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historical "Schuman Declaration". At a speech in Paris in 1950, Robert Schuman, the then French foreign minister, set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war between Europe's nations unthinkable.
On the occasion of Europe Day, all high school students are invited to participate in the “My Favourite EU Project” themed Photo Competition organised as part of Europe Day 2019 Celebrations. The competition encourages…
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World Bank Publications
Latest Pulse Survey
EU-Funded WB Survey: An Island's Pulse in the COVID-19 Era - October 2020
Past Pulse Surveys
EU-Funded WB Survey: The Pulse of Reunification - February 2020
* Main Findings of the February 2020 Pulse survey - English
* Main Findings of the February 2020 Pulse survey - Turkish
* Main Findings of the February 2020 Pulse survey - Greek
EU Funded WB Survey: The Pulse of Reunification - October 2019
EU Funded WB Survey: The Pulse of Reunification - May 2019
EU Funded WB Survey: The Pulse of Reunification - December 2018
Macroeconomic Notes
EU…
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* The job vacancies published below are for informational purposes only and the EU Infopoint has no responsibility for the content and/or the evaluation of the open positions.
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The Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in Nicosia is launching a call for proposals as part of Orange Tulip Fund for activities aimed at encouraging intercommunal cooperation in Cyprus with a minimum amount: EUR 500, maximum amount: EUR 10.000 funding.
Project proposals (written in English) can be submitted to
[email protected] at the latest by May 13th, 2019.For more information: Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands, Nicosia,
[email protected] or +357 22 873666.
Click here for details!
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You are invited!
The European Commission will support a “Diversity Festival” on Thursday, 21 March 2019 at Bedestan, Nicosia from 15:00 to 17:00 as part of European Action Week Against Racism. The event aims to bring together various cultural groups in order to celebrate cultural diversity within the Turkish Cypriot community. Akova Women’s Association, French Cultural Association, Refugee Rights Association, German Cultural Association, Journalists’ Association, East and South East Cultural Association, FOLKDER, Universal Patients’ Rights Association, KAYAD, Turkish Cypriot Human Rights Association…
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You are cordially invited to "A Jazz Night in Nicosia" event organised as part of European Music Nights with the support of the European Commission.
To reserve your seat, please contact 0392 228 2577 or
[email protected] Details>>
European Commission cordially invites you to the panel on
Exploring the potentials of a Circular Economy for SMEs
EU Policy on circular economy and examples from the EU Member States
Europe's transition towards a circular economy
Local actions towards a circular economy
Recommendations and opportunities for SMEs within the circular economy & materials management
Thursday, 4 April 2019 - 15:30 – 17:30, Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, Nicosia
For more information & registration please RSVP by calling
+ 90 392 228 2577 or e-mail
[email protected] Details>>
The RISE Project, funded under the EU's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme, is offering job opportunities! RISE is the first Research centre in Cyprus focusing on interactive media, smart systems and emerging technologies aiming to become a centre of excellence empowering knowledge and technology transfer in the region.Follow the link to get more details about the vacancies:http://www.rise.org.cy/en-gb/vacancies/
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Job opportunity as part of the EU-funded "Innovative Entrepreneurship and Dialogue" project, implemented by NI-CO.
Deadline: 18 February 2019
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2050: A Healthy Planet For All
Europe's Beating Cancer Plan
EU Anti-Racism Action Plan - Stepping up action for a Union of Equality
Coronavirus Pandemic - Impact on Gender Equality
Striving for a Union of Equality
Let's Put an End to Violence Against Women
Youth Employment Support - A bridge to jobs for the next generation
Vocational Education and Training - A future-proof approach
European Skills Agenda - Skills for jobs
The business case for biodiversity
EU Biodiversity Startegy - Bringing nature back into our lives
10 lessons learnt during lockdown for better urban mobility
Environmental…
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PRESS RELEASE
EU AID PROGRAMME FOR THE TURKISH CYPRIOT COMMUNITY
Signature of new delegation agreement - Local Infrastructure Facility
Nicosia, 24 January 2019
The European Commission announces the signature of the new 'Local Infrastructure Facility' delegation agreement with the UNDP. It is designed as a transparent mechanism for EU-funded infrastructure investments under the Aid Programme to the Turkish Cypriot community. The delegation agreement is for a value of 17.7 million Euro, over a four year period.
The facility aims to provide support for the identification, screening, development,…
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PRESS RELEASE
EU's AID PROGRAMME FOR the Turkish Cypriot community
24 January 2019
The European Union's Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community continues to provide support to economic development, infrastructure, and environment and to bringing the Turkish Cypriot community closer to the EU. As part of its support to the Turkish Cypriot community, the European Commission supports civil society organizations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, farmers in rural areas, schools, life-long learning organizations, and local communities.
European Commission signed eight civil society grant contracts…
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The European Commission is pleased to invite you to the “State of the Union, Priorities in 2019 and Beyond” presentation.
Thursday, 13 December 2018
15:30 – 17:00
Merit Hotel, Nicosia
The Head of the European Commission Representation in Cyprus, Mr. Ierotheos Papadopoulos, will do a presentation in English with simultaneous translation into Turkish. A reception will follow.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact + 90 392 228 2577 or
[email protected] Details>>
You are invited to the Gender Sensitive Reporting Seminar which will be held with the support of the European Commission on 26 November at 17:30 at Journalists' Association. The seminar wil host Prof. Sevda Alankuş as the speaker.For more information and registration: 0392 228 2577 or
[email protected] Details>>
European Week of Sport Began!
The European Week of Sport, which is celebrated in September every year, aims to promote sport and physical activities for all, regardless of age, sport background or fitness level. The European Week of Sport encourages large masses of people to exercise more in their daily lives and draws attention to the importance of sport in creating a more connected and healthier society with the #BeActive message.
Are you ready to take part in the #SelfTree Photo Challenge during European Week of Sport?
Whether you are walking, running, climbing in mountains or cycling outdoors,…
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The European Commission will highlight the importance of food safety with information sessions in Nicosia, Kyrenia and Famagusta on “How the EU helps make food safer”. The information sessions will take place on 10 September in Nicosia at the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, on 11 September in Kyrenia at Grapevine Restaurant and on 12 September in Famagusta at Bandabulya from 17:00 to 19:30. The EU food safety policy, good practices in the EU for consumer protection, EU support to improve food safety in the Turkish Cypriot community and local implementations on food safety standards will be…
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You are invited to the panel discussion on Reducing Construction and Plastic Waste, organised with the support of the European Commission.Panel programme will be posted on the event page soon.There will be simultaneous translation during the panel.For more info and registration: 0392 228 2577 or
[email protected] Details>>
The European Commission will support a conference on corporate governance for clusters with the participation of all cluster stakeholders, local bodies, international and local experts on 13 July between 10:00 - 13:00 at Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Commerce (KTTO).
For more info and registration: 0392 228 2577 or
[email protected]
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The European Commission, as part of the 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage and European Music Nights will support a Jazz Workshop and Jam Session in collaboration with Jazz Education Abroad on Tuesday, 6 July in Nicosia. The Workshop will be open to music teachers, students and musicians of all ages, for all instruments and for all levels.
The Jazz workshop will take place at Ledra Art Music & Fine Arts Studio from 14:00 to 19:30 where jazz masters Dr. Gene Aitken (Music Education & Director), Paolo Orlandi (Drums), Cahit Kutrafalı & Damian Erskine (Bass), Mike Dana (Guitar), Jeremy Siskind…
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European Commission invites you to the "Advancing LGBTi Rights" Seminar.
For more info and registration: 0392 228 2577 or
[email protected]
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/186277635422509/
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The EU Infopoint aims to bring the Turkish Cypriot community closer to the European Union by improving public knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the European Union, its values, policies and programmes. The purpose of this assignment is to prepare and supervise the implementation of information campaigns that aim to raise awareness about the European Union and related policies within the Turkish Cypriot community.
Click to view and download the Terms of Reference for this position.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Europe Day Concert, which was planned to take place at Othello Castle, Famagusta in the framework of Europe Day 2018 Celebrations, is postponed to another date due to weather conditions in the region. The updated information will be provided from Facebook and website soon. Thank you for your understanding.
European Commission cordially invites you the the Europe Day Concert, which will take place at Othello Castle, Famagusta on 9 May at 20:30.
For more information and registration: 0392 228 2577 or
[email protected] Details>>
European Commission invites you to the "Climate Change at Work" panel which will be held at Cyprus Turkish Chamber of Commerce (KTTO) on 30 April between 10:30 - 12:30.
For more info and registration, please call 0392 228 2577 or send email to
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The European Commission, as part of the 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage, will support the European Music Nights event: A City Twilight Concert at Bedestan featuring the Othello Choir and Sonare Choir on Monday 16 April 2018 at 20:00.
For more info and registration, please contact 0392 228 2577 or
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The European Commission invites you to the Diversity Festival organised within the context of the European Action Week Against Racism.
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You are invited to the "Gender Quotas as a Means to Break the Glass Ceiling" panel, supported by the European Commission.The event will take place at EU Programme Support Office (EUPSO)Address: Şehit Ecvet Yusuf Str. 63A NicosiaFor more info and registration: 0392 228 2577 or
[email protected] will be simultaneous translation.
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EU-funded, RISE, "Research Centre on Interactive Media, Smart Systems and Emerging Technologies," is accepting applications for open positions. Potential applicants please visit http://www.rise.org.cy/en-gb/vacancies/ for more details. (Deadline: 8 April 2018)
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The Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus will present the “State of the Union and 2018 Priorities” on Thursday, 25 January 2018, from 14:00 to 16:00 at Merit Hotel in Nicosia. The presentation will highlight the Roadmap for a more united, stronger and more democratic union.
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The European Commission will highlight the topic of “Women, Violence & The Media” at a seminar organised by the EU Infopoint in cooperation with the Cyprus Turkish Journalists Association on Monday 15 January 2018 from 18:00 to 19:30. The seminar will host a keynote speaker, Ms. Çiçek Tahaoğlu, the Bianet Women and LGBTI News Editor.
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The European Commission will support an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Marketplace event on Friday, 15 December at Merit Hotel in Nicosia from 15:00 to 17:00. The event, organised by the EU Infopoint, will host speakers and a marketplace for entrepreneurs to access information and opportunities (both EU and local) for improving their businesses. This information and networking event is open to all entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs.
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The European Commission, on the occasion ofthe EU Anti trafficking Day, will hold a panel on Wednesday, 8 November 2017 from 14:30 – 16:30 at EU Programme Support Office, Nicosia. The opening speeches at the event will be made by Mr. George Markopouliotis, the Head of the European Commission Representation in Cyprus, and H.E. Mrs. Kathleen Doherty, the Ambassador of the United States of America in Cyprus.
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Planning your career path? Join the "Get a Job Fair" that is organised by the European Commission in Cyprus and the EURES network on Monday 6th of November, 10:00-20:00 at Bank of Cyprus Headquarters (Ayia Paraskevi), Nicosia. Around 40 companies will be offering vacancies in Cyprus and EURES advisors from various EU countries will be on hand to inform young people about employment opportunities in their respective countries. During the day, the Job Fair will also incorporate two separate workshops targeted at young people, offering them CV writing advice tips (15:00 - 16:00 hr) and guidance on…
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Come and join us at the Keep it green, Keep it clean! Youth Environmental Festival on Saturday 21 October 2017 at Ayorgi/Karaoğlanoğlu Beach, Kyrenia!14:00 - 15:00 Beach CleaningCollect rubbish from the beach and get a free reusable mug!15:00 - 17:00MusicFree drinksInteractive activities for kidsEnvironmental NGOs
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OUTPUT of CONSULTANCY: The EU Infopoint aims to bring the Turkish Cypriot community closer to the European Union by improving public knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the European Union, its values, policies and programmes.The purpose of this assignment is to provide logistical support to the project for medium and large-scale onsite and offsite activities of the EU Infopoint. The consultant will be responsible for liaising with the EUIP…
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The European Commission invites you to "No Car Day" organised within the framework of European Mobility Week.
The event will take place at Walled City, Nicosia on 23 September between 10:30 - 13:00. Check Facebook event page for further details.
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The European Commission invites you to explore clean, intelligent, shared forms of mobility at the panel organised within the framework of European Mobility Week on 19 September at Altun Tabya Hotel, Famagusta between 14:30 - 17:00. The panel programme will be announced soon on the Facebook event page. There will be simultaneous translation. For info and registration: 0392 228 2577 or
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YOU ARE INVITED!Civil Society In Action VI Grant Scheme Launch Event will take place at Büyük Han, Nicosia on 13 July between 18:00 - 20:00.For more information: 0392 228 2577 or
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The European Commission invites you to a Jazz Workshop and Jam Session organised as part of European Music Nights 2017.
Programme:18:30 Jazz Workshop @ Ledra Art Music and Fine Arts Studio21:30 Jazz Jam Session @ HASDER Garden, Nicosia
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The European Commission will highlight the concept of green jobs with a “Green Jobs for a Greener Future” seminar as part of Green Week 2017 on Friday, 7 July from 10:30 to 13:00 at Merit Hotel, Nicosia.The event aims to generate discussion about opportunities, implementation and policies in the EU and in the Turkish Cypriot community on green jobs and green skills. The EU policy and examples from Europe, as well as local initiatives will be presented at the event.
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The European Commission cordially invites you to the Cyprus Chamber Orchestra Concert at Othello Castle on July 6 at 20:30.
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This year, Europe Day will be celebrated on 10 June at Namık Kemal Square, Famagusta between 10:00 - 14:00.
EU Member States and EU-funded projects stands, concerts, dance performances, childrens corner and many more surprises will be waiting for you.
Come and join us and celebrate the Europe Day 2017!
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The Embassy of Finland and Startup Cyprus with the cooperation of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce launched Startups4Peace programme for the third year.
Startups4Peace aims at bringing youngsters close from both communities providing motivation, knowhow and the means for the realization of their business ideas. The program encourages innovative business ideas with a bicommunal vision for Cyprus, and the increase on interaction of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot Startup communities.
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This year, Europe Day will be celebrated on 20 May at Selimiye Square, Nicosia between 10:00 - 14:00.
EU Member States and EU-funded projects stands, concerts, dance performances, childrens corner and many more surprises will be waiting for you.
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The European Commission launched a poster competition targeting secondary and high school students for Europe Day 2017. The European Commission, together with the Education Department, invites young people to participate in a poster competition on the theme of “United in Diversity,” the motto of the European Union. The launch of the competition took place on Wednesday, 19 April 2017 from 11:30 – 12:30 at the EU Infopoint. Interested individuals may submit their posters until Tuesday, 16 May 2017 at 17:00. The competition is open to the following categories: Category 1: Secondary school students,…
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The European Commission will underline the importance of waste reduction and the recycling of green waste during the “Waste Prevention and Recycling Forum II event on Green Waste” to be held on Thursday 20 April 2017 from 10:30 to 12:45, at Manolya Hotel, Lapithos. During the forumexperts in waste prevention and recycling will present their experiences and recommendations.
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You are invited to join the screening of "Amal", a film on human rights, and the discussion after the screening at the EU Infopoint on 24 March 18:30.
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The European Commission will mark the importance of European Action Week Against Racism with a panel titled “United in Diversity” that will take place on Monday, 13 March 2017 at Bedestan, Nicosia from 14:30 to 17:00. The event is organized in cooperation with Refugee Rights Association.
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The European Commission is organising “Equal Pay for Equal Work - Inclusive Growth for All” panel on Thursday, 9 March from 14:30-17:00 at the EU Programme Support Office (EUPSO), Nicosia.The aim of the event is to generate discussion about equal pay for equal work and the strategies to reduce the gender pay gap. The EU policy and examples from Europe will be presented at the event.
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The call for applications for academic year 2017/18 is now open for the EU Scholarship Programme for the Turkish Cypriot Community. Please check www.abburs.eu for details.
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