We would like to invite you to participate in a survey conducted by the University of Cyprus and the University of Warsaw, under the framework of the European project “Increasing the Uptake of AI in Retail” (INAIR), funded by Horizon Europe. The link to the questionnaire is HERE.

The purpose of the survey is to explore how AI is transforming the world of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the retail sector in Cyprus, and to identify training needs within the sector to foster the adoption of AI systems.

The research report will make a special reference to the companies that will participate as a sign of reward. The Report will be published on several platforms (e.g. the EC Open Research Europe portal, the open repository of the Open Access Infrastructure for Research in Europe and the EC project platform CORDIS) and will be extensively promoted by the project consortium through various channels. Such as, events organized by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) and the official project portal, press releases in the national media of the involved countries, partner newsletters, presentations at online events organized by the consortium and sponsored third-party conferences and sponsored social campaigns.

We look forward to your positive response. Thank you for your time, and we remain at your disposal for any further information. Contact details: Tel. 22889749/52/69, E-mail: eency@ccci.org.cy

PDF Circular – Survey on artificial intelligence in the Retail sector in Cyprus

Ενόψει των υψηλών θερμοκρασιών και των ιδιαιτέρων συνθηκών που επικρατούν και των σχετικών προβλέψεων του Τμήματος Μετεωρολογίας, το Τμήμα Επιθεώρησης Εργασίας (ΤΕΕ) του Υπουργείου Εργασίας και Κοινωνικών Ασφαλίσεων, ενημερώνει τους εργοδότες και τα αυτοεργοδοτούμενα πρόσωπα ότι, ενόψει της προειδοποίησης του Τμήματος Μετεωρολογίας που εκδόθηκε για εξαιρετικά ψηλή θερμοκρασία  σε πορτοκαλί επίπεδο επικινδυνότητας, απαιτείται να διακοπούν, μεταξύ των ωρών 12:00-16:00, εφόσον βρίσκεται σε ισχύ η προειδοποίηση,

• όλες οι υπαίθριες βαριές και μέτριες εργασίες, και
• οι εργασίες μεταφοράς προϊόντων ή/και παράδοσης προϊόντων με τη χρήση δίκυκλων οχημάτων (π.χ μοτοσικλέτας, μοτοποδηλάτου, ποδηλάτου) ή συσκευών προσωπικής κινητικότητας (scooters, e-scooters), όπως η μεταφορά ή/και παράδοση προϊόντων/φαγητού/αλληλογραφίας ή/και άλλων δραστηριοτήτων.

Η προειδοποίηση σε πορτοκαλί επίπεδο επικινδυνότητας και η διακοπή εργασιών αφορά το εσωτερικό (περιοχές με υψόμετρο κάτω από 300 μέτρα, που απέχουν πέραν των 10 χιλιομέτρων από την ακτογραμμή) και τα ψηλότερα ορεινά (ορεινές περιοχές με υψόμετρο πάνω από 1150 μέτρα).

PDF Circular – Announcement by the Department of Labour Law

We would like to inform you that the EU SME Centre is organizing a Business Mission to China for European small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The mission will focus on green industries and will include participation in the Europe-China 2024 Fair, a program of business meetings, networking events, seminars, visits to industrial parks to Shanghai, Suzhou and Chengdu.

• Mission dates: From 22 September to 27 September 2024.
• Location: Shanghai, Suzhou, Chengdu
• Application deadline: Friday 28 June 2024.

Programme highlights:
With this trade mission, you will get an opportunity to:

• Participate in the 18th Europe-China Business and Technology Cooperation Fair in Chengdu.
• Visit the Sino-European Industrial Parks in Suzhou.
• Meet with well-established and successful European SMEs in Shanghai.
• Join expert talks on China’s economic outlook and market trends.
• Take part in technical trainings on export procedures and market regulations.
• Establish relationships with potential partners in China.
• Have face-to-face meetings leading to possible business opportunities.

Who can apply?

This call for applications is open to SME owners and individuals working for SMEs, start-ups, or clusters and industry associations from the European Union and countries associated to the Single Market Programme, active in the following industries:

• Green technologies
• Renewable energy sources and energy storage
• Environmental services
• Water treatment
• Sustainable equipment manufacturing

• Recycling
• Waste reduction
• Advanced materials
• Green service providers along the supply chain
• Other green development solutions.

Cost:

The EU SME Centre’s services are funded by the European Union and are free of charge to the mission’s participants. All the meetings, seminars, receptions, and other activities included in the programme are covered by the EU SME Centre.
Participants are responsible for covering their travel, accommodation, and meal costs, including:

• Flights and other travel expenses to and from China.
• Inter-city travel within China from Shanghai to Suzhou, and from Suzhou to Chengdu.
• Hotel accommodation in Shanghai, Suzhou, and Chengdu.
• Other living expenses in China, including local transportation and meals.

For more information you may visit the EU SME Centre Webpage HERE

Contact:
If you have any question on the SME Business Mission, feel free to contact the EU SME Centre’s Team Leader Liam Jia at liam.jia@eusmecentre.org.cn and EU Partnerships Manager Davide Orlandi at davide.orlandi@eusmecentre.org.cn.

PDF Circular – Business Mission to China – Green Industries

Εκστρατεία Επιθεώρησης Ξενοδοχείων, Εστιατορίων
και Υποστατικών Διανομής Έτοιμων Φαγητών
Ιούνιο και Σεπτέμβριο 2024

Ενημερωτικό έντυπο για τη νόσο των λεγεωνάριων και
τη μείωση του κινδύνου προσβολής των επισκεπτών
στα τουριστικά καταλύματα.

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