The Kyrenia district’s local elections are a powerful symbol of struggle and resilience, highlighting the community’s fight for recognition, liberation, and human rights within the European Union framework. Candidates like Joseph Violaris and Odysseas Patsalides are leading the charge, emphasizing the importance of returning to their homeland and preserving their identity amidst ongoing challenges and exile.
Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is determined to fortify Cyprus’ national guard through strategic partnerships, advanced technologies, and sustainable practices, ensuring a formidable deterrence capability. Palmas emphasized the importance of human capital in driving innovation within the armed forces and highlighted the historical resilience of the guard in the face of adversity, pledging to uphold its role as a pillar of security in the region.
Christos Angelides, President of Pasydixe, urges Cyprus tourism to focus on resilience, politeness, and green policies to adapt quickly to changes and maintain a competitive global presence. By enhancing language skills, adopting environmentally sustainable practices, and upholding hospitality as core brand values, the industry can ensure a highquality experience for visitors while contributing to environmental preservation.
In its 49th year, Christodoula’s charity march, sponsored by the Bank of Cyprus and supported by President Nikos Christodoulides, raises funds for the Cyprus AntiCancer Society, symbolizing community solidarity in the fight against cancer. The event honors Christodoula’s legacy of resilience, offering hope and support to those battling cancer while advocating for research, patient care, and awareness.
The Bank of Cyprus celebrates 125 years of success, marked by a commitment to integrity, reliability, and innovation. Through financial challenges and economic developments, the bank has remained a cornerstone of Cyprus’s history and future, embodying resilience and a dedication to community service.
The Kinitro Centre in Paralimni provides personalized free counseling, group sessions, and family support for individuals struggling with gambling addiction. This comprehensive resource, named after the Greek word for “motivation,” signifies a crucial step forward in addressing the pressing issue of gambling addiction in the region.
Dinga’s upcoming art exhibition “5 Faces” is a poignant exploration of his life journey portrayed through African masks representing key stages—childhood, chaos, darkness, discovery, and peace. Every stroke on the canvas reflects resilience, identity, and transformation, making it a vivid dialogue on the power of art to narrate our stories.
“The Womanly Face of War” art exhibit showcases war posters by female artists, honoring Ukrainian women’s resilience during conflict. It aims to foster empathy, solidarity, and commemorate women’s historical contributions to war narratives worldwide.
Cyprus has requested €152.3 million from the European Commission’s Recovery and Resilience Facility, becoming one of the first ten EU member states to do so. This funding request, combined with previous disbursements, will bring Cyprus’s recovery funding to over €400 million, representing 40% of the total grant allocation for the country.
