To mark Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026, the BnF is honouring the island of Aphrodite as part of a scientific collaboration with the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (BCCF).

The exhibition was officially opened on Tuesday 10 February 2026 by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, during an official ceremony attended by the French President, Mr Emmanuel Macron, the Minister for European Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms Marilena Raouna, and the Minister Delegate for Culture of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms Vasiliki Kassianidou. Also present at the ceremony were Ms Rachida Dati, Minister for Culture of France, Ms Lina Mendoni, Minister for Culture of Greece, and Mr Khaled El-Enany, Director-General of UNESCO, as well as several prominent figures from the French cultural scene.

From 11 February to 14 June 2026: https://www.bnf.fr/fr/agenda/chypre-la-bnf