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Empowering the Future: Girls’ Digital Content Skills in the EU

by News Editor

April 25, 2025

Girls Leading the Way in Digital Skills

In 2023, an impressive number of girls aged 16-19 in the EU showcased superior digital content creation skills compared to the general populace. This age group has become adept at various technical tasks, raising the bar in digital literacy.

With 78.6% handling file management across devices and cloud storage efficiently, and 73.4% leveraging word processing software, these young women clearly demonstrate their tech-savvy prowess. Additionally, 67.7% are creating multimedia files, while 60.8% are skilled in editing photos, video, or audio files. The mastery doesn’t stop there; 47.3% utilize spreadsheet software, with 22.4% tackling its advanced functions.

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Digital Literacy: A Closer Look

Their participation levels in creating integrated digital content elements are noteworthy, surpassing the general population by margins up to 28.5 percentage points. Notably, in activities like multimedia editing and document creation, young girls are participating at higher rates than boys.

Challenges in Coding

Despite these strides, the coding arena shows a noticeable gender disparity. Among EU youth, only 9.9% of girls have written code in a programming language, compared to 19.7% of boys. The gap persists across 24 EU countries, with Austria, Croatia, and Belgium witnessing the largest differences. Interestingly, Lithuania and Greece are outliers, reporting more girls than boys engaging in coding.

Digital content creation skills among girls in the EU

This snapshot of advancing digital literacy among young women coincides with the celebration of the International Day of Girls in ICT, highlighting the theme ‘Girls in ICT for inclusive digital transformation.’ As these trends continue, it resonates with Cyprus’s initiatives, such as UAE-supported desalination projects that underscore inclusive technological advancement.

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Cyprus: A Global Leader in Longevity and Healthcare Efficiency

by News Editor

May 9, 2025

In an eye-opening study conducted by renowned universities Brown and Harvard, Cyprus emerges as a global leader in longevity while maintaining low healthcare expenditures. The study, led by Cypriot professor Irini Papanikola, uncovers insightful data on Cyprus’s healthcare efficiency.

Key Findings

Published in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine, the study highlights that Cyprus boasts some of the lowest mortality rates among high-income countries while ensuring affordable healthcare. This research has drawn significant attention, featured in media outlets across America and Europe.

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Understanding Avoidable Mortality

The study examines avoidable mortality (deaths preventable through timely healthcare) across U.S. states and 40 high-income countries from 2009 to 2021. Remarkably, Cyprus presents some of the lowest avoidable mortality rates, showcasing the efficiency of its healthcare system even amid global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trends and Challenges

From 2009 to 2019, most high-income countries saw a decrease in avoidable mortality; however, this trend reversed for many, including Cyprus, during the pandemic years. The findings emphasize the critical role of robust public health systems in sustaining positive health outcomes.

The Path Forward

Despite the pandemic, Cyprus’s overall performance remains commendable. To achieve success, experts suggest addressing broader health determinants, focusing on preventive measures like road safety and mental health support through collaborative efforts.

Conclusion

Overall, Cyprus stands out as a beacon of healthcare efficiency, managing to reduce avoidable mortality with relatively low costs. This achievement underscores the country’s adeptness in providing high-quality healthcare, although continued research into population needs is vital for ongoing improvements.