Public Affairs Section

Overview

 

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) handles all aspects of press and cultural relations for the United States Embassy in Nicosia. A staff of eight Americans and Cypriots conducts outreach to a variety of Cypriot audiences. The Public Affairs Officer serves as the Embassy spokesman, and cultural and press specialists develop programs to increase understanding of the United States among all Cypriots. The Bicommunal Support Program and the Information Resource Center round out the section.

 

Our Mission

 

Working with the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, PAS aims to strengthen and develop U.S.-Cypriot relations by:

• Communicating U.S. government policies to the Cypriot public
• Creating, promoting and administering educational and cultural
  exchange programs aimed at improving relations and increasing
  understanding between the people of both communities in Cyprus
  and the United States
• Presenting a variety of information on American society in all its complexity so that Cypriots may develop a better comprehension of the United States.

 

Activities

 

The Embassy’s Bicommunal Support Program (BSP)

The Embassy’s Bicommunal Support Program (BSP) provides theme-based training programs for Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots in areas of common concern that range from education and media, to youth leadership and combating trafficking in persons. These programs give participants the chance to work together to break down barriers and find practical solutions to island-wide concerns. Since its inception in 2000, BSP has reached thousands of Cypriots through a wide variety of activities. BSP programs are administered by AMIDEAST, a U.S.-based non-profit organization that maintains a staff and office in Cyprus.

 

In addition to AMIDEAST programs, BSP directly oversees a small-grants fund, which supports bicommunal projects of under $10,000. These grants are intended to help Cypriots support their own bicommunal undertakings in Cyprus. For more information on this program, including grant application guidelines send us an e-mail.

 

Read more about BSP's projects

 

For more information, please contact

Bicommunal Coordinator

Tel. +357 22 39 39 39

Click here to e-mail us

 

 

Cyprus America Scholarship Program (CASP)

 

The Press Office arranges press conferences, briefings and interviews for embassy principals and visiting U.S. government officials, and provides texts, transcripts and explanatory articles and other information regarding United States foreign policy.

 

The Cultural Office conceives and manages an array of exchange programs between various sectors of Cypriot and American society, and fosters cultural and educational ties between Cyprus and the United States.

 

The Information Resource Center - (IRC) provides research and reference services to the public on virtually all aspects of United States policy: foreign relations, domestic American politics, the economy, environment and trade.  Through its online electronic capabilities, the Center has access to current, relevant information on a wide variety of subjects.

 

To request specific information, please send queries addressed to the Reference Service at info@americanembassy.org.cy. The request should include name, institution (if appropriate), address, and phone and fax numbers of the requestor, plus a clear description of the specific information requested and a reason for your request. The response will be by mail, e-mail or fax, as desired.

 

Address

 

Public Affairs Section
American Embassy
Metochiou & Ploutarchou Streets
CY-2407 Engomi, Nicosia
CYPRUS

Tel. +(357) 22 39 39 39

Fax.+(357) 22 39 39 31