Tina Pavlou represents Cyprus at international anti-drug summit in Italy

Deputy Minister of Social Welfare Tina Pavlou departs for Italy on Thursday, October 22, 2026, to represent President Nikos Christodoulides at a High-Level International Meeting organized by the European Cities Against Drugs (ECAD). The event focuses on drug prevention and rehabilitation strategies.

The summit is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 23, 2026, in San Patrignano, Rimini. It is being hosted under the joint invitation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting aims to foster collaborative efforts between European nations to address addiction challenges.

The participation of the Cypriot Deputy Minister serves to strengthen the country's cooperation within the European framework regarding substance abuse policy. Following her attendance, Pavlou is expected to return to Cyprus after the conclusion of the event, which gathers high-ranking officials to discuss policy measures for rehabilitation.