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Cyprus Secures EGOI 2026 Gold Medal As Youth Talent Flourishes

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

May 21, 2026

Cyprus has once again demonstrated its leadership in computing education by securing a gold medal at the European Girls’ Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI 2026). The competition, held in Italy from May 12 to May 18, 2026, brought together top young talent from across Europe and beyond.

Breakthrough Achievement By A Young Talent

Secondary school standout Mariza Paspalli captured the spotlight by winning gold and ranking third overall among 248 participants. Her stellar performance marks another milestone in an already impressive track record, which includes 11 additional medals over the past three years at international informatics competitions.

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Robust Delegation And Strategic Guidance

Cyprus’ high-performing team also featured promising competitors Anastasia Evangelou, Rafaella Nicolaou, and Chrystallena Karittevli. Under the adept leadership of informatics teacher Father Antonis Georgiou and deputy team leader Afroditi Hadjimarkou, the delegation’s success underscores the country’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent in STEM fields.

Driving Gender Diversity In STEM

The Cyprus Computer Society has highlighted that this achievement plays a crucial role in bolstering initiatives aimed at increasing girls’ participation in Informatics and broader STEM disciplines. Such efforts are vital for sustaining long-term innovation and competitiveness on the global stage.

Continuing A Legacy Of Excellence

Building on the recent success of hosting the Junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics (jBOI 2025), Cyprus is poised to further invest in young talent with upcoming participation in prestigious events like the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), the Balkan Olympiad in Informatics (BOI), the Junior European Olympiad in Informatics (EJOI), and the junior Balkan Olympiad in Informatics (jBOI) in 2026.

The Cyprus Computer Society congratulated the entire delegation for their outstanding performance and extended sincere appreciation to all individuals and organizations that consistently support youth development in Informatics.

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Eurobank Plans €1 Billion Investment In AI And Digital Banking By 2028

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 11, 2026

Eurobank plans to invest about €1 billion in technology from 2025 through 2028, its largest technology investment program to date. The Banking Forward strategy focuses on digital banking, artificial intelligence, customer experience and a “phygital” model combining digital services with face-to-face support.

Digital Banking Dominates Customer Activity

Digital channels already account for 96% of Eurobank transactions, with 61% completed through the Eurobank Mobile App. Among customers aged 35 and under, digital adoption reaches 94%.

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Customers make about 574 million annual logins across e/m-banking and more than 1 million digital transactions each day. During the first half of 2026, one in three banking products was acquired digitally.

AI Moves Into Everyday Banking

Eurobank is expanding the use of AI through tools including EVA, its digital customer assistant, and myEVA, an AI-powered voice assistant for employees. The technology is also being applied to mortgage assessments, customer feedback analysis and contractual documents.

The bank’s technology architecture is built around five areas: digital channels, customer experience orchestration, data and AI, core banking, and infrastructure and cloud. About 50% of its applications and digital channels are already cloud-based.

Investment Extends Beyond Technology

The program is intended to reshape how Eurobank operates, combining automation and AI with employee development and human support. The bank says the approach is designed to improve services while maintaining access to face-to-face banking when customers need it.