The event “Cyprus in the World: Youth and Diaspora”, which took place at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia on Thursday, March 22nd has resulted in absolute success. The event was organized by The European Cyprus Society, a newly established Youth Non-Governmental Organization, with the support and cooperation of the World Organisation for Young Overseas Cypriots – NEPOMAK, and the Office of the Presidential Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus Mr. Photis Photiou. The whole event took place under the auspices of the Presidential Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus Mr. Photis Photiou.
The event was greeted by Ms. Yianoulla Theodosiou on behalf of the President of NEPOMAK, Ms. Antonia Michaelides, and Mr. Thanasis Tsokos, President of the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation. The main speakers of the event were Ms. Katerina Gavrielidou, President and Founder of The European Cyprus Society, and Mr. Photis Photiou, Presidential Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus. During her speech, Ms. Gavrielidou referred to the importance of young people, and the need to strengthen the relations of the youth in Cyprus with our youth in the diaspora.
The event was attended by distinguished guests such as the Ambassador of France to Cyprus, Mr Rene Troccaz, representatives of Universities, youth organizations and officials from the diaspora. Many young people also attended the event who had the opportunity to register as members and to be informed about the next actions of the organization. The event also included a music performance by Elena Papapanayiotou with the accompaniment of Mara Philippou on the piano, and a reception.