• Posted 21-Jun-2021

Data protection: European Commission launches the process towards adoption of the adequacy decision for the Republic of Korea

On 16 June, the Commission launches the process towards adoption of the adequacy decision for the transfer of personal data to the Republic of Korea. It will cover transfers of personal data to the Republic of Korea's commercial operators as well as public authorities.


  • Posted 21-Jun-2021

Commission makes more spectrum available for better and faster Wi-Fi

The Commission adopted a Decision harmonising the use of the 6 GHz band for wireless networks across the EU, which will support a growing number of devices, online applications and innovative services that require larger bandwidth and faster speeds.


  • Posted 15-Jun-2021

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) :Kick-off Meeting for the EU “COLLECTiEF” Project for Energy Flexibility

The H2020- funded project aims to implement an interoperable and scalable energy management system to smart up buildings and their legacy equipment on large scale. Collective Intelligence for Energy Flexibility (“COLLECTiEF”) project, in which The Cyprus Institute is participating in its Consortium, officially launched on Tuesday, 1st of June 2021, with virtual kick-off meetings taking place on the 7th and 8th of June 2021.


  • Posted 15-Jun-2021

Nearly 750 partners apply for the EIT’s HEI initiative’s pilot call for proposals

The EIT’s Higher Education Initiative’s Pilot Call for Proposals has received a total of 64 applications from across Europe.


  • Posted 15-Jun-2021

New EIT Strategy launched for 2021-2027

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is officially launching its Strategic Innovation Agenda (SIA) for 2021-2027. With an enhanced mandate for the coming years and a budget of almost EUR 3 billion under Horizon Europe, the EIT will help power Europe’s recovery and green and digital transition.