Following through on its commitment to promote open dialogue with candidates in the recent local elections in Cyprus, Mentoring Across Borders partner, the Cyprus Third Age Observatory met with Charalambos Prountzos, a candidate for Mayor of Nicosia, and Yiannis Armeftis, a candidate for Mayor of Limassol, ahead of the election – both have since been elected mayors of their respective cities.
The President of the Observatory, Mr. Demos Antoniou, highlighted the crucial role of local government in empowering older people through scientific programs and European best practices. He specifically briefed Mr. Prountzos and Mr. Armeftis on the Mentoring Across Borders program, emphasizing the need for close cooperation between the Municipalities and the Observatory to implement specially designed actions.
This dialogue underscores the importance of collaboration with local government in developing strategies that promote the inclusion and active participation of older people in our society.
