FES in Cyprus

This photo shows a sweeping view of the city of Nicosia in Cyprus. — Creator: FES Cyprus

Our mission in Cyprus

The FES is a German non-profit-making, private, independent and cultural organisation. It has been active in Cyprus since 1986. The Nicosia office is part of a global network comprising 107 local branches. Between 1986 and 2011, the Cyprus branch was administered by the Athens office, however, since 2011 the FES Cyprus has had its own small office in Nicosia.

The FES office in Cyprus is part of the FES MENA Competence Center for Peace and Security in Beirut and the FES office in Athens. Our work is divided into two main areas:

1. Work within the framework of the FES Athens Office

As part of the FES Athens Office, we focus on the 4+2 advisory fields, which are listed under "Topics" and address the specific challenges and political issues of Cyprus. The focus is on the conflict triangle between the various actors from Greece, Cyprus and Turkey, as well as on specific Cypriot issues.

2. Work for the FES MENA Competence Center in Beirut

Our work for the MENA Competence Center takes a regional perspective and is not focused on individual countries. The main focus is on peace, security and migration in the MENA region. As a branch of the MENA Competence Center, we contribute to the development of an inclusive regional security architecture that fosters dialogue among different actors and strengthens sustainable stability in the region. Special emphasis is placed on supporting democratic security reforms and promoting the rule of law and human rights in the region.

Within this network, the FES office in Cyprus serves as a host for regional dialogue formats and discussions, which are organized in close coordination with other FES regional projects and country offices.

Our Political Work

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Foreign and Security Policy

Cyprus is located in a geopolitically dynamic region of longstanding conflict where it seeks to position itself as a mediator and stabilizing force to safeguard its interests.

Greek citizens living abroad vote for the Greek legislative election at a polling station in Brussels, Belgium on May 20, 2023 — Creator: © shutterstock.com I Alexandros Michailidis

Democracy

Modern democracy is under pressure. As in other European countries, important elements of a democratically organised state have been weakened in Cyprus.

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Climate and Social Justice

Cyprus struggles in areas such as sustainable agriculture, clean water and sanitation, waste management and renewable energy.

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The Future of Work

The future of work in Cyprus faces major challenges driven by two global trends: climate change and increasing digitalization.

Event

Submission of ideas for the Pusula/Ππούσουλας campaign “Equality Makes Sense” continues until 29th April

‘Equality Makes Sense’ campaign continues to receive ideas for improving gender equality in Cyprus through the online civic participation platform Pusula/Ππούσουλας until Friday 29th April.

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Launch Report and Round Table Discussion: "Relevance of Older One-Dimensional UN Peace Operations"

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Campaign: "Equality makes Sense"

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International Women´s Day

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#StandwithUkraine

Statement of the FES Cyprus

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Congratulations, Frank-Walter Steinmeier (SPD)!

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Panel discussion on Migration and Inclusion in Cyprus

Panel discussion on Migration and Inclusion in Cyprus. The two panel discussions were attended by Nicos Trimikliniotis (Prof. at the University of Nicosia), Emmanuel Achiri, co-founder of VOIS Cyprus, Hrishabh Sandilya, co-founder and...

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Enorasis’ 16th Annual Friendship Weekend Rodon Hotel, Agros, Friday 19 to Sunday 21 November 2021

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Book Launch & Panel Discussion - Women's Organizations for Peace by Sophia Papastavrou

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EPON report on the UN peacekeeping and good offices missions in Cyprus - Launch Event

The Effectiveness of Peace Operations Network (EPON) and the Friedrich-Ebert Stiftung (FES) have the pleasure of inviting you to a virtual panel discussion to launch the new EPON report on the UN peacekeeping and good offices missions in...

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The Middle East paradoxon

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Trade Union Monitor / Cyprus (2025). October 2025

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Gewerkschaftsmonitor / Zypern (2025)

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Contact

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Cyprus Office

20, Stasandrou, Apt. 401
CY 1060 Nicosia
Cyprus

+357 22 377 336

office.cyprus(at)fes.de

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