LOCAL Architectural ideas competition to be launched in 2026 following state and municipal decisions. Photo credits: @charalambos.prountzos Facebook Nicosia’s forgotten SOPAZ site is finally getting a new life Newsroom The redevelopment effort for the former SOPAZ industrial site is steadily advancing, according to an update from Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prountzos. READ MORE
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