Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is pushing ahead with its digital transition, placing competitiveness, resilience and inclusion at the centre of its strategy, the Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy said on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
The day, marked each year on May 17, was established by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to commemorate the founding of the organisation in 1865 and to reflect the growing role of digital technologies in everyday life.
2026 theme focuses on resilience
For 2026, the ITU has chosen the theme ‘Digital lifelines: Strengthening resilience in a connected world’, focusing on the infrastructure that keeps societies and economies connected at a time of increasing digital dependence.
According to the deputy ministry, these “digital lifelines” include terrestrial networks, submarine cables, satellites and data systems, which it said form the backbone of modern communities and economic activity.
“In a world increasingly dependent on uninterrupted connectivity, the resilience of our digital networks is of fundamental importance,” the deputy ministry said.
Call to protect critical infrastructure
The deputy ministry said the anniversary serves as a call to governments, industry and communities to protect and strengthen these infrastructures, ensuring that communication systems can withstand shocks and recover quickly.
It said the aim is to make sure that no one is left offline when communication is most needed.
Technology initiatives and Cyprus investments
The deputy ministry said the ITU, together with global partners, is working to strengthen digital lifelines using technologies such as artificial intelligence and early warning systems.
It added that Cyprus is continuing to invest in digital transformation, focusing on infrastructure, skills and equal access.
The statement said Cyprus has achieved 100 per cent population coverage of 5G, while work is moving ahead to expand ultra-high-speed fibre optic networks across the country.
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