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‘Cataract: Modern Diagnosis and Treatment’ – Public Information Day at European University Cyprus

European University Cyprus (EUC), in collaboration with the Holy Archdiocese of Kykkos, the Cyprus Medical Association, and the ‘Apostolos Loukas’ Medical Center, is organizing a special event dedicated to cataract awareness and treatment:

‘Cataract: Modern Diagnosis and Treatment’, as part of World Sight Day.

The event will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Cultural Center of European University Cyprus.

Aim and Key Themes

The information day aims to raise awareness among the public and healthcare professionals about the latest methods in cataract diagnosis and treatment, highlighting technological advances and challenges faced in Cyprus and the wider Eastern Mediterranean region.

Distinguished keynote speakers include:

Dr. Ioannis Aslanides – President of the Hellenic College of Ophthalmology, Founder and Medical Director of Emmetropia S.A., Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, Visiting Professor at Wenzhou Medical University in China, and Member of the Scientific Committee of the Hellenic Olympic Committee

Dr. Anastasios Kanellopoulos – Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Founder and Scientific Director of LaserVision, and Professor of Ophthalmology at the New York University School of Medicine

Dr. Paraskevi Choleva – Paediatric Ophthalmologist at Archbishop Makarios III Hospital in Nicosia, Scientific Collaborator of the Medical School, University of Cyprus

Dr. Serafeim Antonakis – Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Consultant at Southampton University Hospital, Clinical Lecturer and Research Project Supervisor at the University of Southampton

Dr. Avraam Renos, General Practitioner, Clinical Assistant Professor, Medical School, University of Nicosia

Topics to be addressed:

Modern diagnostic techniques

New interventional treatments

Advances in cataract surgery with combined procedures

This event underlines European University Cyprus’s strong commitment to advancing public health in Cyprus and positioning the country as a hub for medical knowledge and innovation in the Eastern Mediterranean. By fostering collaboration between medical experts, institutions, and the community, EUC continues to enhance awareness, prevention, and treatment in ophthalmology.

Event Details

Venue: Cultural Center, European University Cyprus

Date and Time: Saturday, 4 October 2025 | Doors open 09:30 | Event starts 10:00

Admission: ?pen to the public

Language of the event: Greek

President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides pledged on Tuesday that the Greek Cypriot side will do its utmost for the UN Secretary-General’s efforts for a Cyprus settlement to yield results. He also noted that it is important that after so many years there is activity, as underlined by the SG himself during the Geneva meeting for the Cyprus issue last March.

The President made statements welcoming the President of the Hellenic Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis, in Nicosia, on an official visit. The Cyprus issue is one of the few issues on which there is consensus in the Hellenic Parliament, Kaklamanis said in his statements.

President Christodoulides also expressed the view that the outcome of the “electoral” process in the Turkish Cypriot community mid-October will be important. Asked by the President of the Hellenic Parliament if he believes that there can be a change, he replied “we will see what the outcome will be.”

He said that no one at this time can safely jump to conclusions on the outcome. He also went on to note that whatever the outcome is, Turkey is the one to take final decisions on the most serious issues regarding the Turkish Cypriot community.

Kaklamanis expressed the hope that the efforts will be successful, although he stressed that he is moderately optimistic.

President Christodoulides, in his statement before the media, pointed out that Kaklamanis is in Cyprus to attend tomorrow’s parade for the Cyprus Independence, “an important anniversary and the most important conquest of the Cyprus people as a result of the national liberation struggle of EOKA”.

The President told Kaklamanis that the Hellenic Parliament has played a decisive role in developments concerning Cyprus over time and made particular reference to the accession of the Republic of Cyprus to the European Union in 2004, “the most important diplomatic success of the Cypriot people and the Republic of Cyprus.”

He noted also that in less than 100 days Cyprus will also assume, for the second time, the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, saying that this is a national challenge “that I am sure we will respond to successfully”.

President Christodoulides told the President of the Hellenic Parliament that he is visiting Cyprus at a time when there are many developments in our region, noting that Cyprus, together with Greece, through actions and not only words, prove that they are pillars of security and stability.

“We are countries that talk to all the states in the region and we are making efforts, through synergies, to prove the importance of cooperation. This is the only path via which to address common challenges,” he said.

The President also praised Kaklamanis’ political career as an MEP, Mayor, Minister and now President of the Hellenic Parliament, as well as his long-standing interventions on everyday issues with which, he said, he agrees and has the same approach.

Kaklamanis thanked the President for his very kind words, which he described as “perhaps a little excessive”. He stated that his interest in Cyprus began in the 1990s, when he was a Member of the European Parliament and Vice-President of the Joint Committee of the European Parliament and the House of Representatives when the effort for Cyprus’ accession had begun.

He referred to his close cooperation at the time with MEP Pauline Green, who was very pro-Cyprus.

Kaklamanis also pointed out to the President that in conditions of political acrimony in Greece, “fortunately the issue of Cyprus is one of the few on which there is complete consensus in the Greek Parliament.”

He said that there may be some verbal differences sometimes for oppositional reasons, but in spite of this there is a complete consensus in views. “There is no political party in Parliament that does not identify with the established national line that has existed for years”, he stressed.

Kaklamanis said that he was informed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, George Gerapetritis, about the latest developments, noting that “he has a restrained optimism.”

He also referred to a visit to Turkey under President Demirel 30 years ago, noting that what he said 30 years ago is now being repeated by now President of Turkey Tayyip Erdogan on Cyprus and the Aegean.

He said that he is moderately optimistic about the discussions on a Cyprus solution, hoping that these efforts will be successful.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results due to Turkish intransigence. The latest round of negotiations, in July 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana ended inconclusively.

UNSG met with the two leaders President Christodoulides and T/c leader Ersin Tatar last week in New York city. A fresh meeting will probably take place in November. In the meantime his personal envoy Maria Angela Holguin is expected in Cyprus the next weeks to prepare the new meeting.

Head of European Investment Bank (EIB) Nadia Calviño has said that water and housing are the two key challenges in Cyprus and expressed her pride for the European support and impact of European investment in Cyprus.

Calvino was speaking to the press on Tuesday, before a meeting with the President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides, who attended the joint meeting of the boards of the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund, in Limassol.

“I want to thank Cyprus for the warm welcome. We are having a very productive meeting which has allowed us also to see the impact of the investments we finance on the ground,” she said, adding that they have visited student residences in the Cyprus University of Technology as well as the Waste Water Treatment Plant in Limassol.

On his part, President Christodoulides thanked for the support of EIB in Cyprus for a number of projects all these years, adding that Cyprus is looking forward to their future cooperation.

“We are looking forward to our future cooperation, especially on issues of great interest for the Republic of Cyprus like defence and security, research and innovation. We are going to discuss this during our bilateral meeting,” the President noted.

Meanwhile, Calviño said that they have adopted in Cyprus the second phase of the climate road map.

“We will be focusing on projects that contribute to competitiveness and security of Europe. We are going to be doubling investment into adaptation and prevention on the impact of climate change a challenge that is very clear also here in Cyprus and we will be radically simplifying our processes to reduce cost and red tape for companies, particularly Small and Medium-sized companies,” she concluded.

Attorney General George Savvides and Deputy Attorney General Savvas Angelides are traveling to The Hague on Wednesday to attend the work of the 19th Meeting of the Consultative Forum of the Prosecutors General and the Heads of Criminal Prosecutions of the EU member states (Eurojust Consultative Forum), scheduled for 2 and 3 October.

A Law Office press release says that the participants are expected to debate on issues related to violating and circumventing EU sanctions, the fight against criminal organizations and the fight against online investment fraud.

On the sidelines of the Forum, Savvides and Angelides will participate in a preparatory meeting with the Attorneys General from the outgoing and incoming countries holding the EU rotating Presidency, namely Denmark, Poland and Ireland.

They will coordinate the work of the 20th Forum, which Cyprus will co-chair with Ireland, on the occasion of the two countries assuming the Presidency, in 2026.

During their visit to The Hague, the heads of the Law Office will attend the celebrations organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus, on the occasion of the anniversary of Cyprus Independence on October 1.