UNDP works in Cyprus to support the ongoing peace and confidence buidling process.
Together with the European Union and other donors, UNDP in Cyprus works in support of different bi-communal Technical Committees in the implementation of their confidence building measures. Our main partners are: the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus and the Technical Committee on Crossings.
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UNDP SIGNS CONTRACT FOR ROAD WORKS FOR DERYNEIA/DERYNIA
Nicosia, 03 August 2016 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is pleased to announce the signature of the contract for road works for DERYNEIA/DERYNIA.
03 august
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UNDP signs contract for conservation of Martinengo Bastion and Famagusta Walls (Arsenal to Sea Gate)
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, the European Commission and the United Nations Development Programme are pleased to announce the start-up of conservation works to the Martinengo Bastion and the city side of the Venetian walls between Arsenal and Sea Gate in Famagusta.
26 july
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Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage presents its new projects in Famagusta
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, the European Commission and the United Nations Development Programme are pleased to invite you to an Informational Open Meeting on Thursday, July 14th, 2016 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul and Peters Church in the Walled City of Famagusta.
07 july
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Tender launched for conservation works to Archangelos Michael Church
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage and the United Nations Development Programme have launched a tender for conservation works to Archangelos Michael Church in Lefkonoiko/Gecitkale.
12 july
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Contract signed for conservation works at Agia Marina Church
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, the European Commission and the United Nations Development Programme are pleased to announce the startup of conservation works to the Maronite Church of Agia Marina.
06 july
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Restored Watermill/Aqueduct in Chrysochou/Hirsofu brings hundreds of people together
More than 100 people attended yesterday the event marking the completion of conservation works to the watermill/aqueduct in Chrysochou/Hirsofu, in the Paphos region.
23 june
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UNDP LAUNCHES TENDER FOR LEFKA-APLICI/LEFKE-APLIÇ AND DERYNEIA/DERINYA CROSSINGS
The Technical Committee on Crossings, the European Commission and the United Nations Development Programme are pleased to announce the launch of works tender for the road works of LEFKA-APLICI/LEFKE-APLIÇ and DERYNEIA/DERINYA crossings. This tender will cover the sections of the roads located in the northern part of Cyprus.
17 june
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Conservation works of the Watermill/Aqueduct at Chrysochou/Hirsofu completed
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, the European Commission and the United Nations Development Programme are pleased to announce the completion of conservation works to the Watermill/Aqueduct in Chrysochou/Hirsofu. A project completion ceremony will take place on Wednesday 22nd June 2016 at 11,30am.
16 june
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UNDP signs contract for conservation of the Holy Cross Church in Karpaseia/Karpasha
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, the European Commission and the United Nations Development Programme are pleased to announce the start-up of conservation works to the Holy Cross Church in Karpaseia/Karpasha.
23 may
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Student trips offer new heritage perspectives
Taking a tour of one of the EU funded and UNDP implemented heritage conservation projects currently under implementation gave students a behind the scenes look at the practical work of the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage and how it aims to bring Cypriots closer to their shared heritage
20 may
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Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage announces acceleration on small-scale heritage sites protection
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, the European Commission and the United Nations Development Programme are pleased to announce acceleration on small-scale heritage sites protection activities islandwide.
28 april
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16 April 2016 - Guided Tour of Agios Panteleimonas Monastery
The United Nations Development Programme is pleased to invite you to celebrate the International Day of Monuments and Sites at Agios Panteleimonas Monastery in Myrtou/Camlibel on Saturday 16th April at 11am.
8 april
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2016 Women's Film Week
UNDP Women’s Film Festival is back for a 3rd year to celebrate International Women’s day! Running from 7th to 12th March with up to three daily shows at the Goethe-Institut in Nicosia and, for the first time, at Larnaca's House of Arts and Literature and Famagusta's Youth Centre in Famagusta, the 2016 Women’s Film Week will bring to you 14 films and real stories of women from around the world.
26 february
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TCCH and UNDP jointly condemn arson attack to Deneia/Denya Mosque
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage and the United Nations Development Programme firmly condemn the arson attack during the night of 20th February against the Mosque of Deneia/Denya.
22 february
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New! Kyrenia Shipwreck Gallery Upgrading to start soon
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, the European Commission, the Honor Frost Foundation and the United Nations Development Programme are pleased to announce the startup of the project “Upgrading of the Kyrenia Shipwreck Gallery within the Kyrenia Castle” and the conservation of the most important items of its collection.
02 february
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01 february
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5 january
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New contracts signed for heritage conservation designs in Paphos and Karpasia/Karpaz regions
Thanks to European Union funds the United Nations Development Programme has recently signed two new contracts for the preparation of designs for future emergency measures/heritage conservation projects of the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage in the broader Paphos and Karpasia/Karpaz regions.
25 november
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Profitis Elias Church: Conservation Works Completed
Nicosia, 18 November 2015 - More than 100 people attended on Tuesday November 17th 2015 the project completion ceremony of Profitis Elias Church in the village of Philia/Serahtkoy in the northern part of Cyprus.
18 november
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Kormakitis’ Old St. George Church: 1st Maronite Heritage Site restored by TCCH
Kormakitis/Korucam 14 November 2015 – Hundreds of Maronites and religious leaders from different faiths celebrated on Saturday 14th November 2015 the completion of conservation works to the Old St. George Church in Kormakitis/Korucam, in the northern part of Cyprus.
14 november
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Europa Nostra Recognizes Wonderful Feat of Architectural Restoration
Address by Christopher Louise, UNDP-ACT Programme Manager, at the local Europa Nostra award ceremony for the Armenian Church Restoration project
27 october
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FA/DE - Famagusta/Deryneia mural art project
FA/DE – Famagusta/Deryneia mural art project is an artistic project conceived by WALLS, a Rome-based cultural organization, and Renewal, the UNDP-ACT project working for the development of the greater Famagusta region, in Cyprus.
23 october
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A Taste of Famagusta
The UNDP-ACT, Renewal project, presents “The Taste of Famagusta”, a story about Famagusta and Deryneia’s culinary journey told through local recipes, food habits and tastes of the area. Four short video clips will feature the food adventures of four characters from the local Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities: two young Cypriots, and two ‘Elders’.
20 october
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Contract signed for conservation works at Agios Panteleimonas Monastery
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, the European Commission and the United Nations Development Programme Partnership for the Future are pleased to announce the startup of conservation works to Agios Panteleimonas Monastery.
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European Citizen Award 2015 winners Ali Tuncay & Takis Hadjidemetriou
The United Nations Development Programme in Cyprus wishes to express its warmest congratulations to Mr. Takis Hadjidemetriou and Mr. Ali Tuncay on being awarded the European Citizen Prize 2015.
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Appreciating the role of civil society in public life
The NGO Initiative, the group of organizations working to modernise the legislation concerning civil society organisations in the Republic of Cyprus, organised a set of training events for officials and civil society leaders during September.
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Innovation and Hope Comes to Famagusta
UNDP-ACT is supporting the people of the Famagusta region; a part of Cyprus where Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities have not normally been on the radar of peacebuilding programmes. In 2015 two of our projects collaborated to bring new opportunities to Deryneia and the walled city of Famagusta.
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A new beginning for tourism in the greater Famagusta region
Between September 9th and 15th, 2015, the RENEWAL project held a series of tourism education workshops in the walled city of Famagusta and Deryneia for artisans, CSOs, and small businesses in these areas.
22 09
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2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
At the Sustainable Development Summit on 25 September 2015, UN Member States will adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals.
17 september
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Cyprus Dialogue Forum receives strong support from Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland
The Cyprus Dialogue Forum continues to engage with influential policy makers. On Monday Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Victoria Nuland, met with the CDF implementing committee to get a sense of how the Forum is supporting the island’s peace talks
15 september
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New contracts signed for heritage conservation designs
Thanks to European Union funds the United Nations Development Programme has recently signed two new contracts for the preparation of designs for future emergency measures/heritage conservation projects of the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage
03 september
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CELEBRATING THE REOPENING OF THE OTHELLO TOWER/CITADEL IN FAMAGUSTA
On 02 July 2015 a special event was held in Famagusta to celebrate the reopening to the public of the Othello Tower/Citadel and completion of Phase 1 of the structural stabilization and conservation works.
16 july
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Speech by Ms. Cihan Sultanoglu at the Opening Ceremony of the Othello/Tower Citadel
Speech of Ms. Cihan Sultanoglu, Assistant Secretary-General, Assistant Administrator and Director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States at the opening ceremony of the Othello Tower/Citadel in Famagusta,Cyprus.
03 july
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Othello Tower/Citadel to reopen this week
This week marks the end of a long wait for the residents of Famagusta and cultural heritage lovers in Cyprus and beyond. A Grand Opening Ceremony will be held on Thursday 02 July 2015 in the courtyard of the Othello Tower/Citadel in Famagusta to inaugurate the reopening of the monument to the public and the completion of Phase 1 of conservation and structural consolidation works.
29 june
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Seminar: Protecting Cyprus' cultural heritage: achievements, challenges and future plans
On 26 June 2015, the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage held a seminar at Chateau Status in Nicosia to share its achievements, challenges and future plans for the protection of Cyprus’ cultural heritage.
29 june
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Agios Afksentios' message of peace
On June 4, 2015 the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, the European Commission and the United Nations Development Programme celebrated the completion of conservation works to the Church of Agios Afksentios in Komi Kebir/Buyukkonuk.
4 june
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Famagusta marks International Day of Monuments and Sites
On Saturday April 18, 2015, Famagusta marked the International Day of Monuments and Sites with a guided walk through the Othello Tower, Ravelin and Martinengo Bastion.
20 april
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Evretou/Evretu Mosque conservation project completed
A project completion ceremony was held on Sunday 1st March 2015 to mark the completion of conservation works to the Mosque in Evretou/Evretu. The event was organized by the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, the European Commission and the United Nations Development Programme Partnership for the Future (UNDP-PFF). Around 100 Turkish Cypriots – former residents of the village - attended the event.
02 03
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Tender for Agios Panteleimonas Monastery closing soon
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage and the United Nations Development Programme Partnership for the Future have launched a tender for conservation works at Agios Panteleimonas Monastery.UNDP will accept offers through February 13, 2015.
28 january
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20 january
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One step at a time: Why Moldova came to Cyprus
Last year Cyprus was chosen by UNDP colleagues in Moldova for two study visits by representatives of local authorities, civil society, and the business community.
13 january
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Youth Entrepreneurship supported in the Famagusta region
The Renewal and Mahallae projects have launched a new Challenge targeting the Famagusta region. The Challenge will support innovative ideas which bring together technology and creativity to promote economic and social development in the Famagusta region.
8 january
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Completion of conservation works to the Mosque in Deneia/Denya
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme are pleased to announce the completion of conservation works to the mosque of Deneia/Denya. A ceremony will be held on Friday 5 December 2014 at 10,30am in the Mosque’s courtyard to mark the successful completion of the project.
3 december
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Conservation of Evretou/Evretu Mosque nears completion
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage is pleased to announce the near completion of conservation works to the mosque of Evretou/Evretu.
1 december
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Agios Nicolaos Church: a new achievement of the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme are pleased to announce the completion of emergency measures and conservation works to the Church of Agios Nicolaos in Syrianochori/Siryanohoro/Yayla.
15 october
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Eide sends strong message to civic and political representatives
Eide sends strong message to civic and political representatives: ‘Multi-stakeholder dialogue is the name of the game’
8 october
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Working together to protect our heritage
Ali Tuncay and Glafkos Constantinides are two of ten (5 Greek Cypriot and 5 Turkish Cypriot) custodians of cultural heritage in Cyprus.
14 october
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Restoration works commence at Apostolos Andreas Monastery
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage and the United Nations Development Programme Partnership for the Future (UNDP-PFF) are pleased to announce the commencement of works for the restoration of the Monastery of Apostolos Andreas.
25 september
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Two historical mosques to benefit from Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage emergency measures
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage is pleased to announce the startup of two new emergency measures projects to the mosques of Evretou/Evretu and Tserkezoi/Çerkez.
11 september
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Walking the Karpasia/Karpaz region
A mysterious red rock, the smell of the wild oregano by the coast, ruins of ancient civilizations, and your bare feet on a king’s hill. We are walking along one of the four new hiking trails in Karpasia/Karpaz where each color changes with the seasons, giving nature lovers new reasons to walk the same trail again and again..
12 august
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UNDP-PFF signs contract w/ Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot Joint Venture for the restoration of Apostolos Andreas
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage and UNDP–PFF are pleased to announce the signature of the contract for Phase 1 of the restoration project for the Monastery of Apostolos Andreas with a Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot joint venture.
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Mediterranean Policy Dialogue project
UNDP-ACT has launched the Mediterranean Policy Dialogue project to connect Cypriot organizations with experienced non-Cypriot think tanks in order to contribute to a more constructive dialogue on critical issues that Cyprus and the region face today.
27 june
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30 june
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UNDP Annual Report 2013/2014: New Partnerships for Development
In all five regions of the developing world, UNDP supports progress that is sustainable, inclusive and resilient to setbacks. Our 2013-2014 Annual Report spotlights results from actions across core dimensions of development, from jobs and food security, to well-run elections, to crisis recovery, to the management of finite natural resources.
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Emergency works completed at Panagia Melandrina Church
The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage is pleased to announce the completion of emergency measures to Panagia Melandrina Church in Kalograia/Bahceli funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme - Partnership for the Future.
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8 june
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Othello Tower/Citadel: UNDP-PFF signs contract for structural consolidation works
Othello Tower/Citadel: UNDP-PFF signs contract for structural consolidation works
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New Nicosia Wastewater Treatment Plant enters in full operation serving both communities
The European Commission and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announce the completion of the project for the new bi-communal Nicosia Wastewater Treatment Plant.
04 april
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Olivier Adam: Speech at the Inauguration of the New Nicosia Wastewater Treatment Plant
Olivier Adam, UNDP Deputy Assistant Administrator and Deputy Director of the Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS, speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new Nicosia Wastewater Treatment Plant. Nicosia, 8 April 2014. UNDP Photo/Kerim Belet
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First Nicosia Women's Film Week
On the occasion of the 8 of March, International Women's Day, UNDP in Cyprus invites you to attend the first Nicosia Women's Film Week, from March 8th to 15th, 13 films and stories of women from around the world will be screened at the Goethe Institut.
8 march
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This newsletter reflects the efforts of the European Union, European Commission in Cyprus and UNDP to support the bi-communal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage in its efforts to promote heritage conservation as a confidence building measure contributing to peace and reconciliation. [Past Issue]
Secretary-General Report on the United Nations operation in Cyprus
The present report on the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) covers developments from 21 June to 15 December 2013 and brings up to date, since the issuance of my report (S/2013/392) dated 5 July 2013, the record of activities carried out by UNFICYP pursuant to Security Council resolution 186 (1964) and subsequent Council resolutions, most recently resolution 2114 (2013).