Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
Did you know that today is European Statistics Day? 📊🇪🇺
In 2025, the EU employment rate ranged from 67.6% in 🇮🇹 Italy to 83.6% in 🇲🇹 Malta.
The EU aims to reach at least 78% employment among people aged 20-64 by 2030.
More @EU_Eurostat data ➡️ link.europa.eu/H9R4ch
ALT Map of the EU showing the employment rate in each EU country in 2025, in %, with darker blue for higher rates. EU average: 76.1%. Malta 83.6%, Netherlands 83.4%, Czechia 82.9%, Sweden 81.8%, Estonia 81.7%, Cyprus 81.3%, Germany 81.1%, Hungary 81.1%, Ireland 80.2%, Lithuania 80.0%, Denmark 79.8%, Portugal 79.6%, Poland 78.8%, Slovenia 78.3%, Latvia 78.2%, Slovakia 78.1%, Austria 77.6%, Bulgaria 77.0%, Finland 76.3%, France 75.4%, Croatia 74.4%, Luxembourg 73.9%, Belgium 72.8%, Spain 72.4%, Greece 71.0%, Romania 69.0%, Italy 67.6%. Source: Eurostat.
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
🌊Today, the European Commission presented its Vision for fisheries and aquaculture towards 2040, setting the direction for the next 15 years to strengthen the environmental and economic viability of the sector.
link.europa.eu/bDwqrP #Vision2040
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“We deeply regret the ratification by the Libyan Parliament of the so-called Libyan-Türkiye on the delimitation of maritime jurisdictions in the Mediterranean.
It does not comply with the Law of the Sea.
We reaffirm our solidarity with Greece & #Cyprus.”
ec.europa.eu/commission/pres…
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
Better-quality jobs help build a strong, productive and competitive economy.
The 2026 European Employment and Social Outlook shows that job quality in the EU has improved over the past decade, with progress in pay, job security and working time.
More → link.europa.eu/rt7x6v
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
42.3% of EU internet users encountered hostile messages online in 2025.
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we highlight why online safety matters for our mental health and digital well-being.
The Digital Services Act helps make online spaces safer.
Learn how: link.europa.eu/gbRf9h
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
🎙️#Podcast: Ο Eπικεφαλής της Αντιπροσωπείας της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής στην Κύπρο, @PPourgourides συζητά με τον @AntonisPolydoro για τo εργο και τον ρόλο της @EUCYPRUS και τις προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζει η ΕΕ.
Ευχαριστούμε για τη φιλοξενία #PintsofEurope!
youtu.be/RfEBC_3MHpY
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
👧 In crises, girls are among the most vulnerable & most affected.
For example, today, 133 million girls are out of school.
Girls aren't just affected by crises. They have ideas, skills & a say in what comes next. @eu_echo makes sure humanitarian aid reflects that.
#DayOfTheGirl
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Good meeting with @Christodulides in the margins of the MED9.
We discussed the Cyprus settlement process.
And we talked about the next steps on Cyprus’ path into Schengen.
Our exchange also focused on next week’s crucial EUCO, where we will discuss lowering energy prices and the cost of living.
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
What if AI could make the world a better place?
The 10 Apply AI Startup Award finalists are developing AI for good, from better healthcare to protecting our planet.
They pitch on 20 October, with 3 winners announced on 17 November at the Apply AI Summit.
link.europa.eu/fKTnbb
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
#DiscoverEU applications are OPEN!🚆
Are you 18 and from an EU country or associated country?
This is your chance to apply for a FREE railway pass & explore Europe 🌍
You could also get a free night in a youth hostel!
🔗 Apply by 15 October 2026! youth.europa.eu/discovereu_e…
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
🎀Μήνας Ευαισθητοποίησης για τον Καρκίνο του Μαστού.
Παρά το υψηλό ποσοστό μονάδων μαστογραφίας, η #Κύπρος έχει ένα από τα χαμηλότερα ποσοστά προληπτικού ελέγχου για καρκίνο του μαστού στην ΕΕ (29,2%). Τακτικός έλεγχος του στήθους είναι το πιο σημαντικό βήμα για έγκαιρη διάγνωση.
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
The EU is preparing for future #enlargement.
But what does it take to get ready for a bigger Union?
The European Commission has set out proposals to prepare the EU’s institutions, policies and budget for future enlargement while protecting the Union’s values and rule of law.
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
EU #youth #unemployment in August 2026:
🇷🇴30.8%
🇪🇪28.4%
🇸🇪23.8%
🇫🇮23.3%
🇪🇸22.7%
🇱🇺20.8%
🇫🇷20.6%
🇮🇹20.3%
🇵🇹19.8%
🇧🇪19.1%
🇸🇰17.4%
🇭🇷16.4%
🇱🇻16.0%
🇬🇷15.6%
🇪🇺15.4%
🇭🇺15.4%
🇩🇰15.0%
🇸🇮14.3%
🇧🇬13.5%
🇦🇹13.1%
🇱🇹12.5%
🇮🇪12.3%
🇨🇿12.0%
🇨🇾11.9%
🇵🇱11.3%
🇲🇹9.7%
🇳🇱8.8%
🇩🇪7.4%
@EU_Eurostat
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
Kids deserve to be kids, online too. 💙
The European Commission is gathering feedback on the proposed EU KIDS Act to make digital spaces safer for children across the EU.
Have your say by 26 November 👇
🧸Have your say: link.europa.eu/knMyyF
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
EU #unemployment in August 2026:
🇫🇮10.3%
🇪🇸10.0%
🇸🇪8.7%
🇫🇷8.2%
🇪🇪8.0%
🇬🇷7.4%
🇱🇻7.3%
🇱🇺7.3%
🇦🇹6.7%
🇷🇴6.4%
🇮🇹6.2%
🇪🇺6.1%
🇱🇹6.1%
🇧🇪5.9%
🇩🇰5.9%
🇵🇹5.7%
🇸🇰5.7%
🇮🇪5.0%
🇭🇺4.7%
🇭🇷4.3%
🇨🇾4.1%
🇩🇪4.0%
🇳🇱4.0%
🇧🇬3.5%
🇲🇹3.4%
🇵🇱3.4%
🇸🇮3.4%
🇨🇿3.2%
@EU_Eurostat → link.europa.eu/NQCpNk
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
In 2025, 26.9% of young people aged 15-29 in the EU lived in overcrowded households. 🧑🧒🧒
Highest overcrowding rates in:
🇷🇴 Romania (60.4%)
🇱🇻 Latvia (54.9%)
And lowest rates in:
🇨🇾 Cyprus (3.5%)
🇮🇪 Ireland (7.4%)
More data ➡️ link.europa.eu/vgYnTv
ALT Eurostat bar chart showing Young people living in an overcrowded household, % of people aged 15 to 29, in EU countries and EU countries with available data, 2025.
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
🫀Οι καρδιαγγειακές παθήσεις είναι ο υπ' αριθμόν ένα δολοφόνος στην ΕΕ.
🛡️Ωστόσο, το 80% των καρδιαγγειακών παθήσεων μπορεί να προληφθεί.
Η Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή εντείνει τις εργασίες της για την πρόληψη, ιδίως όσον αφορά τις καρδιαγγειακές παθήσεις.
👉🏽 link.europa.eu/rKnx8n
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
#DiscoverEU applications are OPEN!🚆
Are you 18 & from or residing in an EU country or associated country?
This is your chance to apply for a FREE railway pass and explore Europe 🌍
You could also get a free night in a youth hostel!
🔗 Apply now: youth.europa.eu/discovereu_e…
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
🩺 Around 2.7 million people were diagnosed with cancer in the EU in 2024.
🔬 What are the most commonly diagnosed cancers among men & women in the EU?
Read about EU action on cancer: link.europa.eu/8Crq3T
@EP_PublicHealth @JarubasAdam @BosseStine @JerkovicRomana @e_fragkos
ALT EPRS infographic showing the most common cancers in men and women in the EU. Men: prostate 22.3%, lung 13.7%, colorectal 13.2%; Women: breast 29%, colorectal 12.4%, lung 9.3%.
Europe Direct Limassol_Paphos retweeted
1 in 13 people face hunger, yet 19% of all food available to consumers is wasted.
🏡60% of that waste happens at home.
🧑🍳28% in food service.
🛒12% at retail.
Cities & regions are at the heart of the food system and key to turning the tide.
#InternationalDayofFoodLossandWaste