Activities in 2026
A summary of our recent activities. 2025 activities can be accessed here.
The Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus, Panicos Pourgourides, received Alexandros Josephides, Director General of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber at EU House. They held a constructive exchange of views on the current state of play of the shipping industry, and noted the strategic role of shipping for Cyprus and the EU.
Our Head of Representation, Panicos Pourgourides, received the Ambassador of Luxembourg to Cyprus, Paul Schmit, at EU House on 10 February 2026.
They discussed current affairs in the context of our close relations with EU Member States’ diplomatic missions to the Republic of #Cyprus.
“Regions and cities are not just implementers—they are frontline actors of EU resilience.”
With these opening words, our Head of Representation, Panicos Pourgourides, opened the European Committee of the Regions Bureau Exchange on the 9 February 2026 at the amphitheatre of Nicosia Municipality.
In his speech Mr Pourgourides also welcomed the European Committee of the Regions' emphasis on the territorial dimension of EU policy, saying that “cohesion, resilience, and trust are built locally.”
The EU Local Councillors Network had its first meeting in a Member State in Cyprus on 9 February 2026.
The meeting included a panel with high level representatives from the European Committee of the Regions and a roundtable with the active participation of Cypriot local councillors together with EUROPE DIRECT Larnaca and Europe Direct Nicosia.
Vassili Danilof from the Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus gave a presentation on the progress of EU Local Councillors Network and its activities in Cyprus and received feedback from the members present.
The meeting was hosted by Nicosia Municipality in its amphitheatre, surrounded by the archaeological site of the ancient city.
“Thank you, Madame President of the European Committee of the Regions Kata Tüttő, for your visit to the European Commission in Cyprus and for such a productive and friendly exchange.
I was delighted to meet with you today and engage in a fruitful discussion on key priorities for Europe’s regions and cities, including the next #MFF, practical solutions to the housing crisis, and the important link between competitiveness and cohesion.
A timely and meaningful dialogue, once again highlighting the essential role of local and regional authorities in shaping a strong, inclusive, and resilient European Union.” - Panicos Pourgourides, Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus.
On the 28 January, the Head of the Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus, Panicos Pourgourides, welcomed the Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Cyprus, Sergii Nizhynskyi, to EU House for a thorough briefing and exchange of views on the current situation in Ukraine. Mr Pourgourides also reiterated the EU’s full solidarity and unwavering support with Ukraine.
We welcomed a group of 17 Political Science students from Elon University in North Carolina, USA to EU House for a very productive discussion. The group are visiting Nicosia on a study visit and our Press Officer, Athanasios Athanasiou was happy to explain EU law, the treaties forming the constitutional basis of the European Union, EU legislative process and the mandate of the Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus.
On 19 January 2026, the EU Network Against Corruption held its Cyprus national workshop at EU House in Nicosia. The Head of the Representation of the European Commission, Panicos Pourgourides, opened the event, underlining that the fight against corruption remains a core priority of the European Commission, as clearly reflected in the priorities set by the President of the European Commission. In his address, he stressed the importance of preserving and safeguarding citizens’ trust in institutions and democracy, noting that this requires “constant vigilance and collective effort — a shared responsibility that rests with all of us who contribute to the functioning of the democratic system.”
