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Decisions Approaching for the Future of the State Exhibition – Sopaz, Says Proundzos to Parliament

Published February 12, 2026, 17:03
Decisions Approaching for the Future of the State Exhibition – Sopaz, Says Proundzos to Parliament

The Municipality of Nicosia is close to making decisions regarding the utilization of the State Exhibition grounds and the Sopaz area. According to a completed study, the creation of a metropolitan park in the State Exhibition area and an innovation zone in Sopaz is favored. The Mayor of Nicosia, Charalambos Proundzos, informed the House Interior Committee about these plans, emphasizing the need for a large green space in Western Nicosia. The Municipality has requested funding of two million euros for the restoration of the State Exhibition area, while ensuring the continuation of exhibition activities. A three-member committee from the Presidency of the Republic is expected to convene in March, with the participation of the Municipality of Nicosia, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the central government, to finalize the decisions. The proposed metropolitan park will occupy most of the State Exhibition area, with less than 10% used for built-up areas. The study for Sopaz includes the creation of a conference and exhibition space, as well as incentives to attract investment. At the same time, the construction of rainwater retention ponds is being promoted in cooperation with the Nicosia District Organization of Local Authorities, aiming to protect Engomi from floods and irrigate the park. The Chairman of the House Interior Committee, Aristos Damianou, expressed his satisfaction with the promotion of the residents' requests.