From decay to glory: Nicosia’s new face

By George Neokleous

The Cypriot capital is undoubtedly in a period of transition. Nicosia is currently re-defining itself, aiming to align with its European counterparts through a construction boom and large-scale revitalisation in the old town. The city is emerging in global ranks as an attractive place to visit, work and live yet some things have not changed: the notorious congestion and the city’s status as the last divided European capital. Nonetheless, the Nicosia of 2026 is a vastly different experience than that of 2016.