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 info@abbilgi.eu
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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 for applications is extended until 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.…
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EU Funded WB Survey: The Pulse of Reunification - May 2019
EU Funded WB Report Poverty and Social Assistance in the TCc February 2019
EU Funded WB TCc Macroeconomic Note November 2018
EU Funded WB Survey The Pulse of Reunification – Insights from Cyprus
CMP Brochure - Project on the Exhumation, Identification, and Return of Remains of Missing Persons
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The Research Centre on Interactive Media, Smart System, and Emerging Technologies – RISE LTD
Summer 2019 Internship Programme
Team Leaders -- Principal Investigators (PIs) for Fellowship Research Groups (FRG)
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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 nic-rsvp@minbuza.nl at the latest by May 13th, 2019.For more information: Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands, Nicosia, nic-rsvp@minbuza.nl or +357 22 873666.
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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 info@abbilgi.eu
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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
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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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The Revised Energy Efficiency Directive
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
SME's and the Circular Economy
Water is Too Precious to Waste
State of the European Union, 2019 Priorities and Beyond: European Sovereignty - What does it mean to President Juncker?
State of the European Union, 2019 Priorities and Beyond: Potential Initiatives for Delivery by the Sibiu Summit
Trafficking in Human Beings - New Priority Actions
From Farm to Fork - Controlling the Safety of Agri-Food Chain
A European Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy
All Different All Equal #EU4LGBTI
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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 info@abbilgi.eu
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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 info@abbilgi.eu
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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 info@abbilgi.eu
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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 info@abbilgi.eu
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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 info@abbilgi.eu
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.
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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 info@abbilgi.eu
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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 info@abbilgi.eu
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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 info@abbilgi.eu
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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 info@abbilgi.euThere 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.
For more info and registration, please contact EU Infopoint via 0392 228 2577 or info@abbilgi.eu
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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.
For more info: 0392 228 2577 or info@abbilgi.eu
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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 info@abbilgi.eu
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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 info@abbilgi.eu
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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
Registration is required for the workshop.For more info and registration, please contact: 0392 228 2577 or info@abbilgi.eu
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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.
Besides the actual competition there will be a mini acceleration…
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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.
Come and join us and celebrate the Europe Day 2017!
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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.
For more info and registration: 0392 228 2577 or info@abbilgi.eu
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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.
Reserve your seat by contacting 0392 228 2577 or info@abbilgi.eu
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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.
Contact for info and registration: 0392 228 2577 or info@abbilgi.eu
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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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10.07.2019 New Trends in Sustainable Energy
08.07.2019 A Jazz Night in Deryneia/Derinya
21.06.2019 Jazz Workshop and Jam Session 2019
13.06.2019 Animal Disease Eradication Conference: Healthier Animals, Safer Food
25.05.2019 Europe Day 2019
24.05.2019 Commencement of Innovative Entrepreneurship and Dialogue Project
11.04.2019 Commencement of Local Infrastructure Facility
04.04.2019 Exploring the Potentials of a Circular Economy for SMEs Panel
28.03.2019 Training for Teachers on Redefining Gender Roles
21.03.2019 European Action Week Against Racism - Diversity Festival
11.03.2019 European…
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