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Greek and Turkish Cypriot Poets to Unite in Poetry Event in Nicosia

Published March 20, 2026, 12:12
Greek and Turkish Cypriot Poets to Unite in Poetry Event in Nicosia

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot poets will participate in the "PAX POETICA" event in Nicosia on Saturday afternoon, an initiative promoting dialogue and peace through poetry. The President of the Cyprus Journalists' Union, Giorgos Frangos, described the event as a joint action "against war." However, the phrase "in the other half of Nicosia" has sparked debate, as some interpret it as normalizing the division of the city and recognizing occupied Nicosia. The event takes place on World Poetry Day and aims for unity and solidarity between the two communities.