A warm atmosphere marked the launch of “Applied Nostalgia: Belgrade – Nicosia”, celebrating cultural dialogue and friendship through photography. @MINEIsrb @MFASerbia @NicosiaMunicipa #AppliedNostalgia #Belgrade #Nicosia #Serbia #Cyprus #Culture #Photography #Diplomacy #EU #EuropeanIntegration #CulturalDiplomacy

The exhibition “Applied Nostalgia: Belgrade – Nicosia” was officially opened yesterday in Nicosia at Eleftheria Square, featuring 40 photographs by 🇷🇸 photographer Nemanja Jovanović and 🇨🇾 photographer Georgios Charalambous. Organised by @MINEIsrb, in cooperation with @MFASerbia and @SRBinCyprus, the project creates a visual dialogue between two “White Cities” (Beograd & Lefkosia) and highlights shared history, values, and European perspectives. Opening remarks by H.E. Ambassador Suzana Bošković-Prodanović, Assistant Minister for European Integration of 🇷🇸 Mr. Marko Miškeljin, Permanent Secretary of the Deputy Ministry of Culture of 🇨🇾 Mr. George Papageorgiou, and the Deputy Mayor of Agios Dometios Mr. Constantinos Yangou underlined the importance of culture as a bridge between peoples and the strong friendship between 🇷🇸 and 🇨🇾. Sincere congratulations were extended to the Republic of Cyprus for its successful Presidency of the Council of 🇪🇺, recognizing its leadership and commitment to the European agenda, particularly in advancing the enlargement process. Special thanks were extended to the Deputy Ministry of Culture of 🇨🇾, Permanent Secretary Mr. George Papageorgiou and his team, @NicosiaMunicipa, the Honorary Consul of 🇷🇸 in 🇨🇾 Kypros Iliadis, Mr. Miloš Ilić, Ms. Maria Georgiou, as well as and all partners and contributors for their support and for enabling the installation of the exhibition in a public urban space, making it accessible to a wider audience. The exhibition runs until 5 July 2026. #AppliedNostalgia #Belgrade #Nicosia #Serbia #Cyprus #Culture #Photography #Diplomacy #EU #EuropeanIntegration #CulturalDiplomacy