Cyprus Government And UCY Partner On Antibiotic And Infection Monitoring Platform

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 14, 2025

The Ministry of Health has formed a significant alliance with the University of Cyprus and the Centre of Excellence for Research and Innovation ‘KOIOS’ to create the ‘BIOCARE’ platform—a digital solution aimed at transforming antibiotic usage and infection monitoring in the country’s hospitals.

This collaboration is a cornerstone of the broader strategy to strengthen public health systems. At the heart of this initiative is the BIOCARE platform, designed to efficiently gather, analyze, and utilize data in real-time, providing crucial insights into antibiotic consumption and hospital-acquired infections.

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The Ministry of Health highlighted that antimicrobial resistance and infections contracted in hospitals present ongoing global challenges. These issues not only complicate infection treatments but also prolong patient hospital stays, adding pressure to healthcare systems worldwide.

BIOCARE aims to tackle these concerns head-on by harnessing the power of advanced artificial intelligence and data analytics. The platform will oversee antibiotic use, track antimicrobial resistance, and implement cutting-edge strategies to reduce infections acquired during hospital stays.

By enabling early detection of emerging trends, BIOCARE will empower health authorities to make more informed decisions, optimize antibiotic stewardship, and bolster infection prevention efforts in hospitals across the nation. This step represents a pivotal moment in building a dynamic, forward-thinking surveillance system that promotes responsible antibiotic use, curbs hospital-acquired infections, and strengthens the country’s healthcare infrastructure.

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Cyprus Remains Among EU’s Lowest Renewable Electricity Producers

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 27, 2026

Cyprus remained among the European Union’s weakest performers in renewable energy adoption in 2025, with renewables accounting for 27.5% of gross electricity consumption, according to new data published by Eurostat.

Across the EU, renewable sources supplied 49.9% of gross electricity consumption last year, bringing the bloc close to generating half of its electricity from renewable energy.

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Cyprus Remains Among The EU’s Lowest Performers

Cyprus ranked among the EU countries with the lowest share of renewable electricity, ahead of only Malta at 11.2%, the Czech Republic at 19.2%, Luxembourg at 23.3% and Slovakia at 24.1%.

Across the country’s broader energy system, renewables accounted for 21.5% of gross final energy consumption in 2025.

EU Renewable Electricity Continues To Grow

Renewables supplied 49.9% of gross electricity consumption across the EU in 2025, up from 47.5% a year earlier. Since Eurostat began collecting comparable data in 2004, the share has risen from 15.9%.

Austria recorded the highest share at 90.8%, followed by Sweden at 89.2%. Denmark generated 77.7% of its electricity from renewable sources, followed by Portugal at 65.6%, Greece at 60.9% and Spain at 60.7%.

Overall Energy Transition Still Has Work Ahead

Renewables accounted for 26.2% of the EU’s gross final energy consumption in 2025, up from 25.2% in 2024 and 9.6% in 2004.

Despite the increase, the bloc remains below its legally binding target of 42.5% by 2030. According to Eurostat, achieving that goal will require an average annual increase of 3.3 percentage points between 2026 and 2030.

Sweden recorded the highest overall renewable energy share at 65.4%, followed by Finland at 53% and Denmark at 48.2%. Belgium recorded the lowest share at 14.9%, followed by Slovakia at 16.3% and Ireland at 17.2%.

Heating And Cooling Also Show Steady Progress

Renewable energy accounted for 27.4% of heating and cooling across the EU in 2025, the highest level since comparable records began in 2004. The share increased by 0.7 percentage points from 2024, slightly below the long-term annual average increase of 0.75 percentage points.

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