House of Cyprus House of Cyprus The House of Cyprus, the Cultural Centre of the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Greece, has been housed since December 2011 in the new Embassy building at 2Α Xenophontos Street, in the centre of Athens, very close to Syntagma Square. However, its presence in the cultural life goes back to 1987 when it was inaugurated in Kolonaki by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Spyros Kyprianou and the Prime Minister of Greece, Andreas Papandreou. With consistency and stability, the House of Cyprus plays a decisive role in the cultivation and strengthening of the spiritual and cultural ties between Greece and Cyprus, serving as a hub of inspiration and creativity, promoting contemporary art, literature, the traditional values of Cyprus and the age-old unbreakable ties between the two sister countries. In its premises it has hosted cultural events, art and other exhibitions, musical events, theatrical performances, film screenings, book presentations and other publications as well as conferences, workshops, lectures and seminars on art, literature, history, archaeology and ancient literature. At the same time, the House of Cyprus has an important library of Cyprus-related content, which includes 8,000 book titles, rare and old publications and a remarkable collection of periodicals that constitute a valuable source of information, reference and research for students and scholars. In addition, the House of Cyprus maintains close cooperation with the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation, as well as with many Cypriot, Greek and international institutions, including universities in Cyprus and Greece. As a founding and active member of the Athens Branch of the European Union Network of Cultural Institutes, EUNIC Athens, it participates in cultural and educational activities, with the aim of promoting cultural diversity and strengthening international dialogue and cooperation on culture within the framework of a united Europe. The House of Cyprus has modern infrastructure and two, fully equipped, large halls, the event hall on the 1st floor and the art exhibition hall on the 2nd floor of the Cyprus Embassy building. Today, after almost four decades of continuous operation, the House of Cyprus is renewing and enriching its programme with new themes and actions, developing new partnerships, always remaining faithful to its name, its history, its choices, while continuing to actively participate in the cultural life of Athens. Directors of the House of Cyprus have been: George Georgis, Andreas Malekos, Nasa Patapiou, Eleni Antoniadou, Kostas Lympouris, Maria Panagidou, Nadia Stylianou, Maria Ragia (supervisor) and Loukas Xenophontos (Advisor for Educational and Student Affairs). From 2024 to date, Diomedes Nikita. www.spititiskyprou.gr