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Countdown for the inauguration ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency in Nicosia - Preparations underway (photos)

Published January 7, 2026, 09:20
Countdown for the inauguration ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency in Nicosia - Preparations underway (photos)

Preparations for the inauguration ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union are underway in Nicosia. Scenery is being set up, plants are being placed, and increased security measures are being taken around the building of the Theatrical Organization of Cyprus. President Christodoulides will welcome heads of state and representatives of European institutions. Meanwhile, a group of Ukrainian citizens held a rally in Liberty Square, calling for increased support for Ukraine from the EU. Traffic arrangements and parking restrictions have been announced in the wider area, as well as a ban on the use of drones.