Mayor of Nicosia
Cyprus
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A big thank you to the @CCCI_Cyprus and to the Cyprus - China Business Association for this opportunity.
The role of cities in fostering innovation and sustainable development featured prominently. Mr Charalambos @Prountzos, Mayor of Nicosia, brought attention to the potential for cooperation in smart-city solutions, digital transformation, innovation and sustainable urban planning. Collaboration between Cypriot and Chinese cities can facilitate the exchange of expertise and open opportunities for innovative technologies and solutions that respond to the evolving needs of urban communities.
Representing local government at a national level, Mr @andreasvyras Andreas Vyras, Mayor of Larnaka and President of the Union of Cyprus Municipalities, highlighted the importance of strengthening links between Cypriot and Chinese municipalities. Such partnerships can promote tourism, cultural exchange, knowledge-sharing and local economic development, while creating opportunities for business cooperation and investment.
Cyprus’ investment potential was another important dimension of the discussions. Mr @martannousis CEO of @InvestCyprus, highlighted the country’s position as an international business and investment destination, supported by its EU membership, strategic location, professional services and developing technology and innovation ecosystem. Closer engagement with Chinese investors and businesses can help attract investment, encourage knowledge transfer and establish partnerships that contribute to sustainable economic growth.
Discussions explored opportunities across a range of sectors, including renewable energy, electric mobility, advanced technologies, maritime and shipping, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing and logistics. Smart-city development, innovation and sustainable growth were also identified as areas offering potential for closer cooperation.
A tangible outcome of the Forum was the signing of a cooperation agreement between @TopKinisis and Zhejiang Overseas (Ningbo) International Travel Service Co., Ltd., marking a practical step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation in tourism and creating new opportunities for collaboration in the sector.
The programme concluded with B2B networking meetings, enabling Cypriot and Chinese companies to establish direct contacts, exchange expertise and explore mutually beneficial business partnerships.
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As part of 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗵𝘄𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, the High Commission of India partnered with 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 and 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗗𝗼 𝗜𝘁! 𝗖𝘆𝗽𝗿𝘂𝘀, the country’s largest environmental and volunteering campaign, for a community-led clean-up initiative in Nicosia on 𝟭𝟵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, in connection with 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗽 𝗗𝗮𝘆.
𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 @ManishGIFs worked alongside volunteers during the cleaning drive and interacted warmly with children and young participants. He highlighted the importance of 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and encouraged young people to become responsible custodians of their city and the environment.
More than 𝟳𝟬 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀, including students and representatives of youth organisations, civil-society groups and advocacy organisations, participated in cleaning Nicosia’s historic centre. The initiative culminated at the 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in the Buffer Zone, near the UNFICYP Peace Memorial. Nicosia Mayor Mr. Charalambos Prountzos @Prountzos also joined the initiative.
Participation in this initiative provided the High Commission with a meaningful opportunity to promote and mark 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗵𝘄𝗮𝗱𝗮, being observed by the Government of India and Indian Missions and Posts worldwide from 𝟭𝟳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝟮 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿.
It also enabled the Mission to engage with Cypriot youth and participants from diverse nationalities, convey the values of 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 and 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 underlying Seva Pakhwada, and promote cleanliness, environmental awareness and active community participation.
#SevaSankalpMahotsav
#SevaPakhwada2026
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“EUROPE DIRECT is about bringing Europe closer to people & people closer to Europe. It is about listening, explaining & creating opportunities for citizens to participate.
A place where Europe is not something distant but something we all belong to & help shape.” @PPourgourides
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An EU budget is not just numbers. It decides whether cities can build homes, protect public services and deliver the green transition. @Prountzos, @mavichina & @jmgermain: Europe’s next budget must work with regions, not around them #DemocracyAtItsRoots
Τριάντα χρόνια Αντώνης Ρέμος σε μια ανοιχτή συναυλία για όλους στην Πρωτεύουσα!
Η μεγαλύτερη συναυλία της χρονιάς έρχεται στο Κέντρο της Λευκωσίας, στην Τάφρο Ντ’ Αβίλα στις 30/9!
Ο Δήμος Λευκωσίας υποστηρίζει αυτό το τεράστιο καλλιτεχνικό γεγονός!
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During the visit of UN Secretary-General António Guterres to Cyprus on 28 July, the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Nicosia appealed for the revitalisation of the city’s Buffer Zone.
Read more 👉 europanostra.org/europa-nost…
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Ιστορική απόφαση για μνημείο τιμής στις γυναίκες που βίωσαν βία
🔹Εξαιρετική πρωτοβουλία αναγνώρισης και τιμής στις γυναίκες θύματα του πολέμου του 1974 ,που έζησαν και ζούν τη προσωπική τους τραγωδία στη σιωπή #σεβασμός 🙏🏻
Η Πρόεδρος του Ιδρύματος «Ζωή κατά της Εμπόλεμης Βίας», Νατάσσα Φρειδερίκου, είπε ότι «από την πρώτη στιγμή της ίδρυσής του, το Ίδρυμα «Ζωή» κατά της Ένοπλης Βίας έθεσε ως προτεραιότητα τη δημιουργία ενός μνημείου αφιερωμένου στις γυναίκες και τα κορίτσια που υπέστησαν σεξουαλική βία στην Κύπρο κατά το 1974, αλλά και διεθνώς.
«Όχι για να αναπαράγουμε τον πόνο, όχι για να παγιδεύσουμε τις γυναίκες στην ταυτότητα του θύματος, αλλά για να δηλώσουμε δημόσια ότι αυτές οι γυναίκες ανήκουν στην ιστορία. Ότι αξίζουν μνήμη, ότι αξίζουν αναγνώριση, ότι αξίζουν τιμή», τόνισε. @natassafred
dialogos.com.cy/istoriki-apo…
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🎥 Πώς το #SmartNicosia «ανοίγει» παράθυρο στο μέλλον
@Prountzos @NicosiaMunicipa
#alphanewslive #CohesionNow #CohesionPolicy #EU
alphanews.live/cyprus/eyropa…
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Βαθιά συγκινημένος και πραγματικά ευγνώμων. Ευχαριστώ το Γ’ Δημοτικό Σχολείο Καϊμακλίου για αυτή τη μεγάλη τιμή του να δοθεί το όνομά μου σε πτέρυγα του σχολείου όπου ως μικρός μαθητής ξεκίνησε το δικό μου ταξίδι.
Ευχαριστώ τον Δήμαρχο Λευκωσίας, Χαράλαμπο Προύντζο, την Julie Davis, Πρέσβειρα των ΗΠΑ, και τόσους υπέροχους φίλους και προσκεκλημένους που μοιράστηκαν αυτή την στιγμή, αλλά κυρίως τα παιδιά.
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Deeply moved and truly grateful. I sincerely thank Third Public Primary School of Kaimakli for the tremendous honor of naming a wing of the school after me — the very school where, as a young student, my own journey began.
My heartfelt thanks also go to the Mayor of Nicosia, Charalambos Prountzos, to Julie Davis, and to the many wonderful friends and guests who shared this special moment — but above all, the children.
@Prountzos @AngelaPanayiot1 @YianisCharity @USEmbassyCyprus
#Cyprus #School #Charity #Honour
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Cohesion never tasted so sweet!
Local pride, local flavour, local impact — celebrating the inauguration of EU-funded project in the heart of @NicosiaMunicipa the proper Cypriot way, with loukoumades 🇨🇾🇪🇺
Great to mark the moment with Minister Makis Keravnos
@MoF_Cyprus
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Inaugurating today the Creative Industries District regeneration project in Nicosia 🇨🇾
w/ Ministers Keravnos, @K_Ioannou, Mayor @Prountzos
Supported w/ €3M, it shows how #EUCohesionPolicy delivers results:
accessible spaces, urban renewal & opportunities for local communities
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💬 Cultural heritage has the power to bring people together, Charalambos Prountzos, Mayor of Nicosia, told the audience during today's #HubForum.
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We’re at the beautiful Nicosia Municipal Theatre for the #EuropeanHeritageAwards Ceremony 2026!
Join the livestream now to watch — and stick around for the unveiling of this year’s 5 #GrandPrix laureates and #PublicChoiceAward winner.
🎥🔗 europanostra.org/events/euro…
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We’re pleased to welcome Europa Nostra Members and Associates this morning to the Nicosia Municipality Town Hall for the Europa Nostra General Assembly 2026, taking place as part of the #EuropeanHeritageSummit2026.
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Celebrate the best in heritage with us✨
Together with @EU_Commission, tonight we'll honour the winners of the #EuropeanHeritageAwards 2026 in Nicosia. Who will receive the five #GrandPrix and #PublicChoiceAward?
🎥 Watch live from 19:00 CEST/20:00 EEST: europanostra.org/events/euro…
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Honored to have hosted the EU Communication Directors meeting in Lefkosia and Larnaka on 27-28 April 2026.
Many thanks to all colleagues who attended the meeting, and to our amazing hosts @NicosiaMunicipa and @CyprusJRCC.
@CY2026EU
Thank you to the @eucopresident for hosting us and for devoting significant time on housing. Our Mayors for Housing initiative is helping EU institutions to push forward with a comprehensive housing policy and legislation that will benefit EU citizens and our cities. Nicosia is proud to be participating in this initiative. We have a big responsibility towards current and future generations to ensure housing is addressed as a fundamental human right and as a key tool to enhance EU competitiveness.
It was a great pleasure to welcome the coalition of Mayors for Housing – a pan-European, cross-party alliance representing cities and towns from all corners of Europe – to Brussels for a second exchange of views.
Housing affordability and accessibility is one of the most pressing, concrete issues for millions of Europeans. Solving it requires action at all levels.
