Exhibition on Nicosia's history opens at the Hellenic Parliament's former tobacco factory

On March 10, 2026, the exhibition 'Sector 2: Nicosia' opened at the former Public Tobacco Factory of the Hellenic Parliament in Athens. The exhibition, which remains open until May 24, 2026, is part of the cultural program for the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union. It was inaugurated by the Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis, in the presence of Deputy Minister of Culture of Cyprus Vasiliki Kassianidou, Greek Deputy Minister of Culture Iason Fotilas, and various other officials including the mayors of Athens and Nicosia. The project is co-organized by the Cypriot Presidency, the Cypriot Deputy Ministry of Culture, and the Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia, under the auspices of the Hellenic Parliament. It explores the history of the 'Green Line' in Nicosia, which has divided the city since 1963, through archival materials, personal testimonies, and art installations. The exhibition aims to address themes of trauma, memory, and division within the context of European society. Deputy Minister Kassianidou stated that the display highlights the city's transformation and reflects broader European goals regarding resilience and social solidarity. The event emphasizes the significance of documenting Nicosia as the last divided capital in Europe.