The official handover ceremony for hosting the European Maritime Day (EMD) 2026 took place on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Cork, Ireland, during the closing ceremony of this year’s celebrations, in the presence of the European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Mr. Kostas Kadis. Cyprus was represented by the Mayor of Limassol and officials from the Shipping Deputy Ministry.
The EMD 2026, organized by the Republic of Cyprus, will be held on May 21 and 22, 2026, during the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The city of Limassol will be at the heart of the celebrations, with parallel events taking place in other coastal cities across Cyprus.
The coordination of the EMD 2026 has been undertaken by the Shipping Deputy Ministry, in collaboration with other…
