The Cyprus Forum Cities was held for the third consecutive year on 29 and 30 April in Limassol, under the theme “Building the Cities of Tomorrow, Today.”
This year's conference was co-organized by the Limassol Municipality and the Cyprus University of Technology, with the support of the Union of Cyprus Municipalities and the Union of Cyprus Communities, and co-funded by the European Union.
During the opening event on 29 April, a nationwide survey conducted by IMR/University of Nicosia™ on behalf of Oxygen for Democracy was presented.
The survey, conducted in April 2025, shows that ten months after the implementation of the biggest reform in the history of Cypriot local government, citizens remain divided. While the majority acknowledges the necessity of the changes, there is widespread dissatisfaction with both the way the reform has been implemented and its impact.
On the second day of the conference, the discussions focused on pressing topics such as local reform, climate neutrality, electrification, sustainable mobility, urban planning, sustainable cities, and youth participation in local governance.
Among those attending the discussions on the creation of smart cities were Marc Cools, President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe; Yannis Armeftis, Mayor of Limassol; Charalambos Prountzos, Mayor of Nicosia; Andreas Vyras, Mayor of Larnaca; Faidonas Faidonos, Mayor of Pafos; as well as technocrats, academics, and civil society representatives from Cyprus and abroad.
The aim of the Cyprus Forum Cities is to identify and promote innovative solutions for a resilient and thriving urban and rural landscape, in line with European standards.
