Cyprus will lead the European Union. This big job starts in 2026. Cyprus will help EU talks for six months. People celebrated in Nicosia. They showed the country is ready.
A special event happened. It was at the Cyprus Theatre. This marked the start of the presidency. A new symbol is in Brussels. It is from Lefkara embroidery. This symbol shows Cyprus's role.
A science meeting was also held. It was about heart health. Experts and doctors came. They want to work together in Europe. This shows one topic for Cyprus.
There were big plans for these events. Traffic changed in Nicosia. Security is very important. Drones are not allowed. These rules show good planning. Cyprus is ready for this job.
This is important for Cyprus and the region. The EU President visited. Cyprus hopes to help diplomacy. Cyprus wants to help its goals. It also wants to help the EU.