Ceremony venue and security
The event unfolded against divided Nicosia, Europe's last occupied capital, with police controls, body scanners, rooftop snipers, and drone bans.
President...
Ceremony opening and arrivals
The official launch ceremony of the Cyprus EU Council Presidency occurred on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 18:30 at the Cyprus...
Presidents Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission, Antonio Costa of the European Council, and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at Cyprus Presidential Palace...
Video shows Ukrainian President landing in Cyprus
Video footage circulating on social media shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arriving at Larnaca Airport on Tuesday, marking...
Nicosia welcomes European leader
The Cypriot EU Presidency launch ceremony takes place today in Nicosia, welcoming heads of European institutions and state leaders for the...
