In January 2024, the Deputy Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus launched a competition among Cypriot cities to select ECOC 2030. The process consists of two key stages:
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Pre-Selection Stage: By December 13th, 2024, candidate cities from Cyprus submitted their Pre-Selection Folder. A 12-member panel of experts will assess the applications and cultural visions on February 25th and 26th 2025 and will recommend a shortlist of cities on February 27th, 2025.
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Final Selection Stage: Shortlisted cities will refine their applications. The panel may visit these cities to assess community engagement and cultural readiness. A second presentation will follow, and the winning city shall be announced in December 2025.