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Embassy Events
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USAID-Funded ECDL Activity Recognizes 165 Vocational and Technical Students
Improving the information communication technology (ICT) skills of new entrants into the job market benefits not just the individuals involved, but also their potential employers and the economy overall. Recognizing this, the USAID-funded Capacity Development Program (CDP) implemented a nine-month training program for vocational and technical high-school students more »
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Embassy Goes Back in Cypriot Time with Visiting American Scholars
On June 19, the Embassy community, including Deputy Chief of Mission Jonathan Cohen, picked up their shovels and joined the Arizona State University dig in the village of Politico. Led by Drs. Steve Falconer and Pat Fall, the ASU archaeological excavation is focused on a Bronze Age settlement dating to approximately 1600 B.C. more »
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Rhythm Road Brings Gospel Music to Cyprus
Nearly 1,000 Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, including alumni of State Department programs and American universities, businesspeople, school children, and high level officials, were introduced to gospel music during the June 17-22 visit by Oscar Williams, Jr. and Perfected Praise more »
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Ambassador Urbancic Speaks on U.S. Policies in Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan
Ambassador Urbancic and his family joined the USAID team and over 700 Cypriots in opening the Carob Tree Peace Park in Kontea/Turkmenkoy village on Sunday May 16. The unique event marked the end of the first phase of a multiyear project, implemented by UNDP-Action for Cooperation and Trust (ACT) and funded by USAID. more »
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American Corner Presentation Offers a Glimpse into Life After Graduation
During the last week of classes, students from Near East University’s Electrical Engineering Department visited the American Corner to attend a series of short presentations that explored professional and academic options after graduation. The speakers, NEU Professor Dr. Murat Fahrioglu, Electronic Engineer Mr. Boran Demirciler, and Fulbright/EducationUSA Adviser Mrs. Gulsen Oztoprak, offered students a first-hand view of the work environment more »
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Historic Desdemona Park Goes Green...er
Desdemona Park, in the heart of the historic walled city of Famagusta, has been transformed into an environmentally friendly oasis set against the backdrop of the city’s mediaeval walls and rich history. With support from USAID through the Supporting Activities that Value the Environment (SAVE) project, every element of the long-established park has been re-designed to protect Cyprus’ precious natural resources. more »
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U.S. Embassy Supports Anti-Trafficking Awareness Event at Presidential Palace
Led by Ambassador Frank C. Urbancic, the U.S. Embassy came out in full force on a beautiful, sunny weekend to support President and First Lady Christofias, who hosted an event at the Presidential Palace to raise public awareness about human trafficking Cyprus. The event was organized in collaboration with Radio ASTRA, the European Parliament Office in Cyprus, and two of the island's leading NGOs – KISA and Cyprus Stop Trafficking. more »