June 14, 2025
On Saturday, 14 June 2025, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, inaugurated the co-funded project of the “Redevelopment of the Old GSP Stadium into a Green and Recreational Area”, in the presence of the Mayor of Nicosia, Mr. Charalambos Prountzos, other officials and a large number of citizens. The inauguration was organised by Nicosia Municipality.
The ceremony began with a historical retrospective of the old GSP, offering the audience a moving overview of the moments that have shaped the collective memory of the area. This was followed by speeches from the Mayor of Nicosia, the President of the Republic, and a recorded message from the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms, Mr. Raffaele Fitto. The EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Mr. Costas Kadis, also addressed the audience. The ceremony concluded with the project’s architect, Mr. Yiannis Kizis, who presented the philosophy and key features of the design.
In his speech, the Mayor of Nicosia stated that the site will become a multifunctional space filled with smiles, music, and creative activities on a daily basis. The President of the Republic emphasised the strategic importance of the project in upgrading Nicosia.
The evening culminated with a live performance by a string and wind quartet, contributing to a warm and emotional atmosphere.
The project, with a budget of €22.6 million, was co-funded by the EU within the framework of the Cohesion Policy Programme “THALIA 2021-2027”. It represents a new green, recreational, and cultural hub intended to serve as a meeting place for all age groups, fostering creativity and social cohesion.
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