The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have announced that work carried out at the Chryseleousa Church in the Girne region and the Agios Antonios Church located in the Güzelyurt region have been completed.

According to a written statement issued by the Deputy Director and Head of the Cyprus Settlement Support Unit at the Directorate-General Reform of the European Commission Kjartan Björnsson, “these sites represent the rich cultural heritage of Cyprus, which the European Union will continue to support given the importance of protecting and restoring cultural sites to strengthen the resilience of communities, in an effort to contribute to reunification and sustainable peace in the island.”

UNDP Cyprus Head of Office Jakhongir Khaydarov, expressed his gratitude for the successful completion of the conservation works at the two churches.

He said “these projects mark a significant achievement in our continuous dedication to protecting Cyprus’ invaluable cultural heritage. The conservation efforts undertaken serve as a testament to the significance of preserving our shared legacy for the benefit of generations to come.”

Since 2012, 123 cultural heritage sites island-wide have been conserved, structurally supported, physically protected or restored by UNDP with financial support from the European Union worth a total of €24.915million.