The Hellenic Parliament Foundation for Parliamentarism and Democracy, in the context of the exhibition “Cyprus 1974: Memory is the only homeland of the people”, is holding a series of events entitled “Discussions at the exhibition”, which aims to highlight and delve deeper into specific themes: such as the management of the trauma of the invasion, the role of literature as a channel of expression of 1974 and the protection of cultural heritage after the invasion.

The third and last event-discussion entitled “Protection of Cyprus’ cultural heritage: antiquities theft, repatriation, the present and the future of monuments”, will take place on Wednesday, June 4 at 19:00 at the former Public Tobacco Factory (Lenormann 218). The discussion will highlight issues related to the legal framework for the protection of Cypriot antiquities, the policies related to the fight against antiquities theft after 1974 and the extensive programme of restoration of Cyprus’ monuments by the Technical Committee for Cultural Heritage.

At the event the following are going to speak:

• Takis Hadjidemitriou, former MP, former head of the Technical Committee for Cultural Heritage
• Irini Stamatoudi, Professor of Law, University of Nicosia – Efthymia Alpha, Archaeologist, Department of Antiquities of Cyprus

The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Ekaterini Boura, Ambassador Extraordinary

Exhibition Venue

Former Public Tobacco Factory

Lenormann 218, Kolonos 10443 

Tel.: 210-510 2332

Exhibition Duration: 1/10/2024 – 18/6/2025 

Hours: Monday- Tuesday: 9:00-15:00 

Wednesday: 9:00-21:00 

Thursday- Friday: 9:00-15:00 

Saturday: 10:00-15:00 

Entrance is free with proof of identity card.