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Raouna Reveals Details of the Cyprus EU Council Presidency Inauguration Ceremony

Published January 5, 2026, 08:27

Cyprus is intensely preparing for its EU Council Presidency in the first half of 2026. The Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Marilena Raouna, stated that the government will act as an honest mediator between member states, voicing the needs of each country with transparency and inclusion. The inauguration ceremony, to be held on January 7th at the Thoc, will be a celebration of Cypriot history and cultural heritage, inextricably linked to Europe. Simultaneously, it will highlight Cyprus's unique position as the last EU member state under occupation, sending the necessary messages.