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#Europe Direct #Limassol #Paphos is a #European Information Centre. We provide info and advice to citizens about #EU issues such as #fundings and #EUrights.

[EU Social 🇪🇺 @EU_Social]

EU #unemployment in July 2026:

🇫🇮10.5%
🇪🇸10.0%
🇸🇪8.7%
🇫🇷8.3%
🇬🇷7.9%
🇱🇻7.3%
🇱🇺7.1%
🇪🇪6.9%
🇩🇰6.7%
🇷🇴6.4%
🇦🇹6.2%
🇱🇹6.2%
🇪🇺6.1%
🇧🇪6.0%
🇮🇹5.8%
🇵🇹5.7%
🇸🇰5.7%
🇮🇪5.1%
🇭🇺4.5%
🇭🇷4.3%
🇩🇪4.0%
🇳🇱4.0%
🇨🇾3.9%
🇧🇬3.6%
🇲🇹3.5%
🇸🇮3.5%
🇵🇱3.4%
🇨🇿3.3%

@EU_Eurostat → https://t.co/szCKzJAAGT

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

📢 Voting is OPEN for the #REGIOSTARS 2026 People’s Choice Award.

Entries include the @CYENSCoE Hub in Nicosia.

Check out all the finalists and choose your favourite project shaping Europe’s regions.

Voting is open until 14 October ⤵️
https://t.co/jwBxCkPHOT

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

The 2026 edition of the European Heritage Days has kicked off with cultural events across over 50 countries from September to October.  This year's theme ‘Heritage at Risk: Revive, Resist, Reimagine' focuses on protecting endangered heritage.

https://t.co/y2TPqwF6L7

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

Every September, during the State of the European Union, the President of the European Commission addresses the European Parliament to take stock and set the priorities for the year ahead.

Stay tuned for the State of the European Union 2026 on 16 September.

#SOTEU

[European Parliament @Europarl_EN]

When one of us is targeted we all stand together.

Solidarity with Germany after Russia’s hybrid attack & all EU Member States that faced similar attacks.

We’ll not allow fear or intimidation to divide us. Europe is united, determined, ready to defend our security & way of life.

[Digital EU 🇪🇺 @DigitalEU]

Today's forecast: a growing chance of new digital skills.

New fields like AI, robotics and quantum technology are creating demand for advanced digital skills.
The EU's goal? 80% of adults to have basic digital skills by 2030.

Explore what's available: 🔗 https://t.co/dy67pAH7JA

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

Σήμερα στις Βρυξέλλες, ο Επίτροπος @CostasKadis και ο Επίτροπος @micallef θα φιλοξενήσουν από κ��ινού τον διάλογο πολιτικής με τη νεολαία για το πώς μπορεί να καταστεί πιο συμπεριληπτική η συμμετοχή των νέων της Αρκτικής.

https://t.co/mhr95f9MlG

[Digital EU 🇪🇺 @DigitalEU]

Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit & Roblox under the Digital Services Act.

These services reach at least 45M monthly users in the EU, meeting the threshold for designation.

They have four months to comply with the DSA obligations for VLOPs & VLOSEs.

https://t.co/4TSq497QAM

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

LAST FEW DAYS LEFT to apply for a European Commission traineeship starting in March 2027 and offering:

☑️A 5-month paid traineeship
☑️First-hand insights into how the EU works
☑️Valuable professional skills

Deadline: 4 September 2026, 11:00 CY time.
🔗https://t.co/E9WkaS9YjO

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

Today marks a major milestone for #NextGenerationEU.

EU countries reach the final deadline for implementing the reforms and investments set out in their national recovery and resilience plans.

€440 billion has already been disbursed, with up to €133 billion more to come.

[EU_Eurostat @EU_Eurostat]

What is the projected population change in the EU in 2100? 📈📉

Read more 👉 https://t.co/z1yQkklC0d

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

A quick explainer for the key EU moment on 16 September.

SOTEU, or the State of the European Union, is the moment each September when the European Commission President, @vonderleyen, outlines the EU’s priorities  and her vision for the year ahead.

A key date in the institutional calendar and one to watch.

More →  https://t.co/MaEe30DWoa

#SOTEU

[Digital EU 🇪🇺 @DigitalEU]

How do teachers choose the right digital tools for their classroom?

New EU guidelines help teachers and school leaders make informed choices on digital education content, built with real input from teachers and EdTech experts.

Read the guidelines: 🔗 https://t.co/ZMGCOebY9c

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

#SOTEU, or the State of the European Union, is the moment each September when the European Commission President, @vonderleyen, outlines the EU’s priorities  and her vision for the year ahead.

Mark your calendars for 16 September.

More →  https://t.co/FgIiQb522e

[Digital EU 🇪🇺 @DigitalEU]

How much time are young people spending online?

A study of 18-year-olds in Portugal found 60% spend at least four hours online each day, with social media being the most popular activity. Almost 40% first used the internet before age 10.

#WeekendRead: https://t.co/YQuQr4brpU

[EU_Eurostat @EU_Eurostat]

In 2025, 11.0% of young people in the EU aged 15 to 29 were neither in employment nor in education or training.

Highest shares in:
🇷🇴 Romania (19.2% of young people)
🇧🇬 Bulgaria (13.8%)

Lowest in:
🇳🇱 Netherlands (5.3%)
🇸🇪 Sweden (5.9%)

Read more 👉https://t.co/7bzITvAKwA

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

Statement by the Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus on the tragic incidents at sea:

https://t.co/vlBDoRfv1s

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

🪵🏺Θέλετε να υποβάλετε αίτηση για γεωγραφική ένδειξη για βιοτεχνικά και βιομηχανικά προϊόντα;

Οι παραγωγοί μπορούν ��α λάβουν τεχνική βοήθεια καθ' όλη τη διαδικασία υποβολής αίτησης σε ολόκληρη την ΕΕ.

Περισσότερα: https://t.co/2jkl0drrkg

[Digital EU 🇪🇺 @DigitalEU]

⏰Last weeks to apply for the European Digital Connectivity Awards!

Projects of all sizes are welcome: rural, urban, private, public, local, regional, national, cross-border or international.

Apply by 9 September & help shape Europe’s connected future: https://t.co/ybdEzHsCkv

[European Commission in Cyprus @EUCYPRUS]

⚙️🔧Administrative Traineeship for Vocational & Training graduates.

Gain practical, work-based experience within the European Commission (mainly Brussels & Luxembourg) by applying vocational skills in the daily operations of its departments and services.
https://t.co/FtOelU2zwf