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European Council Decorated with Cypriot Presidency Banners

Published January 5, 2026, 19:10
European Council Decorated with Cypriot Presidency Banners

The building of the European Council in Brussels has been decorated with the banners of the Cypriot Presidency, depicting the sun of 27 inspired by the traditional Lefkara embroidery. This decoration marks the assumption of the Presidency by Cyprus for the next six months. The placement of the Presidency symbols is an established practice that is repeated every six months, reminding everyone which country holds the Presidency. The start of the Cypriot Presidency was marked by the presence of President Zelenskyy and other foreign officials in Cyprus.