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In October 2024, artist Perle-Loan Heudebert drew inspiration from the idyllic landscapes of Old Nicosia, with its unique blend of Byzantine, Venetian, Ottoman, and British influences—a rich cultural tapestry and Mediterranean warmth. The rooftop terrace granted magnificent views of the town’s multicultural palette and vibrant colors. We hope that her Nicosia experience will leave a lasting impression on her work, weaving the spirit of Old Nicosia into her palette, themes, and techniques in subtle, profound ways.

ARTiculate - an Alternative Approach for Participation in Democratic Life

Active participation of young Europeans in Democratic life and its representative institutions is pivotal for safeguarding the legitimacy, credibility, and operation of European democratic systems. Nevertheless, young people are less likely to be involved in traditional forms of participation. According to Eurobarometer the percentage of young persons participating in EU elections is limited to 45-55%. Youth absenteeism does not mean that young persons are apathetic. Studies show that “younger persons’ political engagement has shifted away from electoral politics towards cause-orientated political action and networking.” Young people choose to engage differently and they prefer ‘alternative forms’ of participation. Democratic Institutions run the risk of not being able to interpret these new forms of youth participation and young people run the risk of not being heard.

Γνωριστήκαμε το 2004 και έκτοτε υπήρξε για μένα δάσκαλος, καθοδηγητής, συνεργάτης, 

φίλος. Αυτό που χαρακτήριζε πάντα τον Πάνο Ιωαννίδη ήταν η οξυδέρκεια, η ευαισθησία, 

η χειμαρρώδης έμπνευση, η διεισδυτική ματιά, η ακούραστη δράση του στα λογοτεχνικά πράγματα του τόπου.

Έχει υποστηρίξει, όσο κανείς άλλος, νέους και πρωτοεμφανιζόμενους συγγραφείς.

Έδωσε απλόχερα ο Πάνος Ιωαννίδης. Ήταν άνθρωπος θετικός, αισιόδοξος, ευδιάθετος και αγαπούσε το χιούμορ. Σε αυτό το αφιέρωμα, φίλοι και συνεργάτες του Πάνου Ιωαννίδη καταθέτουν κείμενά τους in memoriam.

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