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Ursula von der Leyen's Dress Steals the Show at Cyprus EU Presidency Inauguration

Published January 8, 2026, 10:23

The inauguration ceremony of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU took place at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre, attended by prominent figures from the European Union and Cyprus. President Nikos Christodoulides and First Lady Philippa Karsera welcomed the guests. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, stood out for her style and brand choice. The event marks Cyprus's assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the EU for the next six months. A slight delay in the start of the ceremony did not affect its formality.