European Commission in Cyprus

Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus | Αντιπροσωπεία της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής στην Κύπρο | Avrupa Komisyonu Kıbrıs Temsilciliği

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is in Ankara today, 7 July, and tomorrow, 8 July, to participate in the 2026 NATO Summit hosted by Türkiye.

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[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

This needs to stop.

Single-use plastic products are more likely to end up in our seas than reusable options.

The 🇪🇺 Single-use Plastics Directive ensures that when alternatives are available and affordable, such products can't be placed on the market 👉 https://t.co/N9xSITEt0G

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

«Στην Άγκυρα με το @ΝΑΤΟ.

Είμαστε σε μια νέα εποχή ευρωπαϊκής ασφάλειας.

Τα κράτη μέλη επανεξοπλίζονται για να υπερασπιστούν την Ευρώπη & να ενισχύσουν τη συμμαχία. Διπλασιάζουν αμυντικές δαπάνες.

Η Ευρώπη αναζωογονεί την αμυντική βιομηχανία, δημιουργώντας θέσεις εργασίας.»

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

In Ankara today with @NATO allies.

We've entered a new era of European security.

EU Member States are rearming to defend Europe and, at the same time, strengthen the Alliance.

They are doubling down on their defence spending.

Europe is re-energising its defence industrial base, creating good jobs in Europe.

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

«Αυτό που έχει σημασία για την Ευρώπη τώρα: να επιταχύνει την παραγωγή αμυντικού εξοπλισμού.

Ενσωματώνοντας τις αντίστοιχες αμυντικές μας βιομηχανίες, η Ευρώπη και η Ουκρανία θα είναι πιο δυνατές μαζί.

Δίνοντάς μας ταχύτητα, μαζική παραγωγή και καινοτομία ↓» @vonderleyen

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

What matters for Europe now: to accelerate the production of defence equipment.

Here Europe and Ukraine will be stronger together by integrating our respective defence industries.

Giving us speed, mass production and innovation ↓ https://t.co/cxn4uITBd5

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

Two exporters, same goal. One spends hours digging through scattered websites, struggling with tariffs, rules, and paperwork.

The other goes straight to Access2Markets and finds everything in one place — clear, fast, complete.

https://t.co/ukaY0gAy6k

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

“A pleasure to participate in today’s working lunch hosted by @IEAmbCyprus.

The exchange with @ckombos was an opportunity to reflect on achievements of @CY2026EU, while looking ahead to our shared 🇪🇺 priorities under @Ireland2026eu. We wish Ireland every success.”
@PPourgourides

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Last night, the Russian regime once again blindly attacked civilians from the air, with over 400 drones and missiles attacking the capital.

Ukraine urgently needs more air defence. We will discuss it this week in Ankara at the @NATO Summit.

Last week we provided the first €4 billion under our €90 billion loan, to strengthen Ukraine's defence with advanced drone technology.

More is coming very soon.

And we are working hard to seal the deal on the 21st sanctions package in the next days.

We will keep increasing the pressure until Russia ends the bloodshed.

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

Portugal and France are battling devastating wildfires. 🔥

Via the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism:
🇵🇹 To Portugal: 118 firefighters and 45 vehicles from Spain, plus 3 #rescEU aircraft from Italy and Spain.
🇫🇷 To France: 4 #rescEU aircraft from Sweden & #Cyprus on their way.

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

Από αύριο, όλα τα νέα επιβατικά αυτοκίνητα στην ΕΕ θα απαιτούν↓
🔸Προηγμένο Σύστημα Πέδησης Έκτακτης Ανάγκης
🔹Προηγμένο Σύστημα Προειδοποίησης Απόσπασης Προσοχής Οδηγού
🔸Καλύτερη όραση προς τα εμπρός
🔹Νέες δοκιμές για φθαρμένα ελαστικά 🔸Εκτεταμένη περιοχή γυαλιού ασφαλείας

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

«Η ΕΕ συνεχίζει να στηρίζει την Πορτογαλία.

Αεροσκάφη, ομάδες εδάφους και οχήματα συνεχίζουν να καταπολεμούν τις πυρκαγιές στη Βουζέλα και σε άλλες περιοχές. Είμαι περήφανη που βλέπω την αλληλεγγύη της ΕΕ στην πράξη.»

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

🇪🇺 continues to stand by 🇵🇹

Aircraft, ground teams & vehicles continue fighting the wildfires in Vouzela & other areas.

Proud to see 🇪🇺 solidarity in action. Through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, 🇮🇹 🇪🇸 have swiftly mobilised assistance to support emergency operations in 🇵🇹

[EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 @eu_echo]

The EU continues to stand with Portugal against devastating wildfires.

Aircraft, ground crews and vehicles supported efforts in Vouzela and other affected areas.

Via the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism, rapid assistance from 🇮🇹 and 🇪🇸 help reinforce emergency operations.

🇪🇺🤝🇵🇹

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

«Η Ευρώπη είναι στο πλευρό της Πορτογαλίας και των πολιτών της, οι οποίοι αντιμετωπίζουν καταστροφικές πυρκαγιές. 118 πυροσβέστες + 45 οχήματα από 🇪🇸 έφτασαν χθες.

Σήμερα, αεροσκάφη #rescEU από 🇮🇹 & 🇪🇸 συμμετέχουν στην αντιμετώπιση πυρκαγιών.
Αυτή είναι η αλληλεγγύη στην πράξη.»

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

A Europa está com Portugal e os seus cidadāos que, uma vez mais, fazem face a devastadores incêndios florestais.

118 bombeiros e 45 veículos provenientes de 🇪🇸 chegaram ontem à noite.

Hoje, aeronaves da #rescEU provenientes de 🇮🇹 e 🇪🇸 juntam-se à resposta.

Isto é solidariedade em ação.

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

The #EUGenderEqualityChampions Award call for applications is open, with expanded eligibility criteria.

€100K prizes available for:
🔹 Sustainable impact
🔹 Newcomer progress
🔹 Inclusive intersectional achievements

🖇️Apply now: https://t.co/v1IAR3POg2

[EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 @eu_echo]

The EU stands with Portugal and its people as they are facing devastating wildfires.

118 firefighters and 45 vehicles from 🇪🇸 arrived last night.

Today, 3 #rescEU aircraft from 🇮🇹 and 🇪🇸 are joining the response.

This is European solidarity in action.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Dia dhuit, Ireland 🇮🇪

Touchdown in Cork for the start of @Ireland2026eu

Ireland has built one of the EU's most dynamic and innovative economies.

You have a talent for breaking frontiers and brokering deals.

Europe is lucky 🍀 to have Ireland leading at such a crucial moment.

[Costas Kadis @CostasKadis]

Delighted to be in Cork with the College of Commissioners for the visit organised by @Ireland2026eu to mark the beginning of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU. 🇮🇪

With the expected adoption of two important initiatives in the second half of the year, the #Vision2040 for fisheries and aquaculture and the #OceanAct, I look forward to working closely with the Presidency to achieve our shared objectives.

Thank you to the Irish Presidency and wishing you success these next 6 months. You can count on our cooperation and support.

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

Smart, climate‑resilient cities are taking shape in Europe!

Join an upcoming webinar on Smart Cities in Action -Digital Twins, AI & more- on 9 July to see how #EUfunded projects are using data to transform mobility, buildings & urban planning.

🔗https://t.co/zVMADzVxWn

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

Joint Statement on the EU-Türkiye High-Level Economic Dialogue:

The High-Level Economic Dialogue between the EU and Türkiye was held in İstanbul yesterday, co-chaired by @VDombrovskis on behalf of the EU, and @memetsimsek on behalf of Türkiye.

https://t.co/Y897aPoNyF

[Hadja Lahbib @hadjalahbib]

Russia's attack on the @RedCrossUkraine warehouse in Kyiv is among the most despicable acts of this war.

‼️ Some 320,000 units of life-saving supplies meant for people who have already lost so much have been reduced to ashes.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

We have a €52 million package to help strengthen your economy.

And today, we table a proposal to make 80% of your exports to the EU tariff-free.

This will help redirect products that today depend heavily on the Russian market towards the EU.

It covers almost all of Armenia's fresh fruit, vegetables and plants currently exported to Russia.

https://t.co/DhhjbJPygj