The role of cities in fostering innovation and sustainable development featured prominently. Mr Charalambos @Prountzos, Mayor of Nicosia, brought attention to the potential for cooperation in smart-city solutions, digital transformation, innovation and sustainable urban planning. Collaboration between Cypriot and Chinese cities can facilitate the exchange of expertise and open opportunities for innovative technologies and solutions that respond to the evolving needs of urban communities.
Representing local government at a national level, Mr @andreasvyras Andreas Vyras, Mayor of Larnaka and President of the Union of Cyprus Municipalities, highlighted the importance of strengthening links between Cypriot and Chinese municipalities. Such partnerships can promote tourism, cultural exchange, knowledge-sharing and local economic development, while creating opportunities for business cooperation and investment.
Cyprus’ investment potential was another important dimension of the discussions. Mr @martannousis CEO of @InvestCyprus, highlighted the country’s position as an international business and investment destination, supported by its EU membership, strategic location, professional services and developing technology and innovation ecosystem. Closer engagement with Chinese investors and businesses can help attract investment, encourage knowledge transfer and establish partnerships that contribute to sustainable economic growth.
Discussions explored opportunities across a range of sectors, including renewable energy, electric mobility, advanced technologies, maritime and shipping, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing and logistics. Smart-city development, innovation and sustainable growth were also identified as areas offering potential for closer cooperation.
A tangible outcome of the Forum was the signing of a cooperation agreement between @TopKinisis and Zhejiang Overseas (Ningbo) International Travel Service Co., Ltd., marking a practical step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation in tourism and creating new opportunities for collaboration in the sector.
The programme concluded with B2B networking meetings, enabling Cypriot and Chinese companies to establish direct contacts, exchange expertise and explore mutually beneficial business partnerships.
@ancon1346 Γίνονται ψεκασμοί στον Πεδιαίο. Εκεί που λέτε υπάρχει θέμα με την εκσκαφή για το νέο Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο. Λόγω του βάθους βγαίνουν συνεχώς νερά προς τον ποταμό. Να στείλω να το εξετάσουν.
Καλησπέρα. Το έργο εκτελείται από τον ΕΟΑ, όχι το Δήμο Λευκωσίας. Είναι ένα αναγκαίο έργο για την αποκατάσταση και ενίσχυση του υπόγειου αγωγού του ποταμού Κοτσίρκα ο οποίος περνά κάτω από τη Διγενή Ακρίτα. Η κατάσταση του αγωγού είναι πολύ άσχημη και απαιτείται άμεσα η αποκατάσταση και βελτίωση του αλλιώς εγκυμονεί κίνδυνος κατάρρευσης του οδοστρώματος στον υπόγειο αγωγό.
As part of 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗵𝘄𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, the High Commission of India partnered with 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 and 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗗𝗼 𝗜𝘁! 𝗖𝘆𝗽𝗿𝘂𝘀, the country’s largest environmental and volunteering campaign, for a community-led clean-up initiative in Nicosia on 𝟭𝟵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, in connection with 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗽 𝗗𝗮𝘆.
𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 @ManishGIFs worked alongside volunteers during the cleaning drive and interacted warmly with children and young participants. He highlighted the importance of 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and encouraged young people to become responsible custodians of their city and the environment.
More than 𝟳𝟬 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀, including students and representatives of youth organisations, civil-society groups and advocacy organisations, participated in cleaning Nicosia’s historic centre. The initiative culminated at the 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in the Buffer Zone, near the UNFICYP Peace Memorial. Nicosia Mayor Mr. Charalambos Prountzos @Prountzos also joined the initiative.
Participation in this initiative provided the High Commission with a meaningful opportunity to promote and mark 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗵𝘄𝗮𝗱𝗮, being observed by the Government of India and Indian Missions and Posts worldwide from 𝟭𝟳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝟮 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿.
It also enabled the Mission to engage with Cypriot youth and participants from diverse nationalities, convey the values of 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 and 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 underlying Seva Pakhwada, and promote cleanliness, environmental awareness and active community participation.
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@VasTheocharides Καλησπέρα. Βεβαίως περιπολεί Αστυνομία στη Λήδρας. Υπάρχει υποσταθμός κοντά στο οδόφραγμα και τα παιδιά κάνουν εξαιρετική δουλειά. Η παραβατικότητα έχει μειωθεί δραστικά τα τελευταία 2 χρόνια. Χρειάζεται κι άλλη προσπάθεια όμως πραγματικά είναι εξαιρετικά τα παιδιά.
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A place where Europe is not something distant but something we all belong to & help shape.” @PPourgourides
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@InNeedDoctor Βεβαίως καθαρίσαμε τις σχάρες. Και ο ΕΟΑ έχει την ευθύνη για τον καθαρισμό των φρεατίων. Αυτό το σύστημα απαιτεί βελτίωση αφού δύο αρχές έχουν ευθύνες για κάτι απαιτητικό αλλά απλό. Αλλά δεν θα το λύσω στο Χ, θα το λύσω με τους συναδέλφους του ΕΟΑ.