Citizens In Power / Πολίτες Σε Ισχύ

23/06/2026

Proud to be part of this amazing project! Aequitas

The longer life - the hidden gap.

In Cyprus, women live to 85 years on average. Men live to 81. But living longer doesn't always mean living better.

35.2% of women over 65 report living with health limitations or chronic conditions - more years, but more years of poor health. This is the gender health gap in practice.

Now add AI to the picture. When biomedical AI systems are trained on data that underrepresents women — particularly older women — these disparities don't just persist. They get amplified. An algorithm doesn't know what it hasn't been taught.
That's why exists. Our EU-funded project is working to identify and mitigate gender and racial biases in AI tools used to diagnose cardiovascular disease, depression, and diabetes, protecting the fundamental right to equal, quality healthcare.

📊 Data: CYSTAT Gender Statistics 2025

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Project code: 101215009 — AEQUITAS — CERV-2024-CHAR-LITI

23/06/2026

🌍 The EcoStories Citizen Science Repository is available in four languages - English, Greek, German, and Croatian - making it easier for teachers and students across Europe to access, explore, and use its resources. From training modules to digital learning nuggets, everyone can engage with citizen science in their preferred language.

🔗 Explore the repository: https://ecostories.eu/citizen-science-repository/



EcoStories
5th High School of Agrinio - Greece
RWTH Aachen University
Περιφερειακό Γυμνάσιο Ακακίου

20/06/2026

🌍 World Refugee Day 🌍

Migration is part of many people's stories. For refugees, that journey begins with the search for safety.

Today, Citizens in Power and the EcoStories stand with refugees worldwide and reaffirm the importance of empathy, inclusion, and understanding.

Because every person deserves the opportunity to belong, thrive, and be heard.

19/06/2026

🌟 Investing in our people, and in their future.

This week, we were delighted to welcome the team from Eurolife to our offices for an in-depth briefing on the Smart Future pension scheme, in which our organisation is proud to participate.

Our staff had the opportunity to explore the programme up close, understanding the different investment portfolios available, how the scheme works in practice, and, most importantly, why planning and saving for the future matters at every stage of a career. It was an engaging session, with plenty of questions and meaningful discussion throughout.

At Citizens in Power, we believe that supporting our team goes beyond the day-to-day. Long-term financial wellbeing and security are part of building a workplace where people can thrive , today and for years to come.

A warm thank you to the Eurolife team for their time, clarity, and expertise. We look forward to continuing this journey towards a smarter, more secure future together. 💼📈

19/06/2026

🎉 Completing the Journey: Celebrating the End of SMILE's Final Sequence 🎉

As Sequence 3 comes to a successful close, the SMILE project reaches its final milestone. We are proud of the progress achieved throughout this journey and grateful to everyone who contributed to making it a success.

A special thank you to:
📍 Gymnasium Kitiou
📍 Lyceum of Archangelos and Apostle Markos
📍 The Grammar School, Nicosia
📍 University of Nicosia
📍 UCLan Cyprus

Your collaboration, and valuable feedback have played a vital role in shaping the project's outcomes and impact.

As SMILE comes to an end, we celebrate not only our achievements but also the partnerships, knowledge, and lasting impact created along the way.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey!

17/06/2026

💧 Today is the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.

Water scarcity, prolonged droughts, and land degradation are among the most pressing environmental challenges of our time - and education is a critical part of the response. The WATERSHED project is building the next generation of water stewards through innovative higher education curricula, gamified digital learning tools, and cross-border collaboration between universities and research organizations across Europe.

🔗 Learn more: https://watershed-project.eu/

12/06/2026

The "FlexCHESS 2026: Flexibility for the European Grid" Final Event came to and end, having taken place between 8-12 June 2026. The event consisted of a booth presentation during the PSCC Conference, and an online session complementing the in-person activities held in Limassol, Cyprus (St Raphael Resort & Marina).

Immersed amongst 300+ conference participants from across the globe including researchers, industry representatives, and DSOs/TSOs, with the objective of showcasing the project's key results and discussing pathways for exploitation and replication, the FlexCHESS 2026: Flexibility for the European Grid event came to an end today.

The online session opened with a welcome and project overview providing a concise summary of FlexCHESS's journey over the project lifetime. This was followed by a substantive technical session which presented the core results of the project: the CHESS architecture, the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) framework, the interoperability solutions developed, and the FlexPlatform, as well as results from the Pilot Sites. The third session addressed exploitation and market pathways and potential follow-on activities beyond the project period.

Participants were invited to complete a satisfaction survey administered, followed by an open Q&A session that generated a discussion.

Under the theme “Pilot Site Outcomes | Real data. Real grid. Real impact”, four interactive panels presented results from the FlexCHESS demonstration sites, highlighting real operational data, key findings and lessons learned from field-testing across Europe.

Visitors also had the opportunity to experience the FlexCHESS Digital Twin Live Demonstration, which showcased how the VESS optimises distributed hybrid energy storage in real time- from forecasting and flexibility provision to decision support and carbon reduction.

The three-day presence and the subsequent Final Event were made possible through the outstanding contributions of Uršula Krisper, Seifeddine Ben Elghali, Miguel Ángel Mena, Antonio Soler, Tim Franham and all the partners who joined online.

"FlexCHESS 2026: Flexibility for the European Grid"

The FlexCHESS Final Event took place between 8-12 June 2026. The event consisted of a booth presentation during the PSCC Conference, and an online session complementing the in-person activities held in Limassol, Cyprus (St Raphael Resort & Marina).

Immersed amongst 300+ conference participants from across the globe including researchers, industry representatives, and DSOs/TSOs, with the objective of showcasing the project's key results and discussing pathways for exploitation and replication, the FlexCHESS 2026: Flexibility for the European Grid event came to an end today.

The online session opened with a welcome and project overview providing a concise summary of FlexCHESS's journey over the project lifetime. This was followed by a substantive technical session which presented the core results of the project: the CHESS architecture, the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) framework, the interoperability solutions developed, and the FlexPlatform, as well as results from the Pilot Sites. The third session addressed exploitation and market pathways and potential follow-on activities beyond the project period.

Participants were invited to complete a satisfaction survey administered, followed by an open Q&A session that generated a discussion.

Under the theme “Pilot Site Outcomes | Real data. Real grid. Real impact”, four interactive panels presented results from the FlexCHESS demonstration sites, highlighting real operational data, key findings and lessons learned from field-testing across Europe.

Visitors also had the opportunity to experience the FlexCHESS Digital Twin Live Demonstration, which showcased how the VESS optimises distributed hybrid energy storage in real time- from forecasting and flexibility provision to decision support and carbon reduction.

The three-day presence and the subsequent Final Event were made possible through the outstanding contributions of Uršula Krisper, Seifeddine Ben Elghali, Miguel Ángel Mena, Antonio Soler, Tim Franham and all the partners who joined online.

11/06/2026

✨ MAKE IT HAPPEN 2026

Three inspiring days in Agros dedicated to teamwork, creativity, learning, and project development.

Through workshops, brainstorming sessions, team-building activities, and shared experiences, the Citizens in Power team came together to develop new ideas, strengthen skills, and prepare future initiatives.

Beyond the workshops and planning sessions, this retreat gave us the chance to step back, reconnect as a team, and appreciate the journey we are building together.
It was a reminder that behind every successful project are passionate people who inspire, support, and motivate one another.💜

A memorable retreat filled with collaboration, growth, and motivation for what comes next.

11/06/2026

⚽🎉 Today we celebrate the International Day of Play!

Play is more than fun—it helps children learn, connect, grow, and thrive. Through Football for a Chance (F4AC), we use the power of football to promote inclusion, teamwork, wellbeing, and equal opportunities for young people across Europe.

Let's keep play accessible, safe, and inclusive for every child, everywhere. 🌍

More Information on the project: https://f4ac.eu/

10/06/2026

🌍 Today is the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations.

All civilizational achievements are the collective heritage of humankind. Dialogue is how we access them — and how we build something better together.

At Citizens in Power, this is the work we do every day: creating spaces where young people across Europe connect through culture, heritage, and curiosity. Through CurieusYouth, they explore how local heritage is part of a shared European story. Through ArchTech they investigate the architectural contaminations and exchanges between civilizations that have quietly shaped our cities — and bring that story into the digital age. ✨