{"id":14991,"date":"2026-05-18T12:46:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T09:46:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makerspace.onek.org.cy\/?p=14991"},"modified":"2026-05-18T12:52:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T09:52:33","slug":"results-of-the-focus-on-europe-photography-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makerspace.onek.org.cy\/en\/results-of-the-focus-on-europe-photography-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Results of the \u201cFOCUS ON EUROPE\u201d Photography Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cFOCUS ON EUROPE\u201d Photography Competition<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

The 2026 Photography Competition was successfully completed, showcasing the creativity and unique perspectives of young amateur photographers
\non European identity, everyday life, and the human moments that connect us! \ud83d\udcf8<\/p>\n

The competition was organized by the Youth Makerspace Larnaka<\/span><\/span> of the Cyprus Youth Organization<\/span><\/span>, in memory of Thrasyvoulos Thrasyvoulou, Executive Secretary of the Cyprus Youth Organization, and marked the 7th photography competition of the programme.<\/p>\n

On the occasion of Cyprus assuming the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, this year\u2019s competition was dedicated to Europe as our common home, giving young people aged 12\u201335 the opportunity to capture through their lens the values that unite us: democracy, freedom of expression, diversity, respect, mutual acceptance, and human connection.<\/p>\n

A total of 62 young photographers participated in the competition, submitting 160 photographs featuring landscapes, everyday moments, human portraits, and symbolic images inspired by European experience and identity.<\/p>\n

The evaluation of the entries took place on 15 May 2026 by a judging panel consisting of:<\/p>\n

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  • professional photographer Dimitris Pieris<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  • Elena Kaloutsidou<\/span><\/span> on behalf of the family of Thrasyvoulos Thrasyvoulou<\/li>\n
  • Stelios Papapetrou<\/span><\/span> on behalf of the Cyprus Youth Organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83c\udfc6 The winning photographs are as follows:<\/p>\n

    \ud83e\udd47 1st Prize<\/strong>
    \u201cEuropean Glow\u201d \u2013 Nikos Papadouri<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    \ud83e\udd48 2nd Prize<\/strong>
    \u201cTulips in Quiet Light\u201d \u2013 Anastasia Kesidou<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    \ud83e\udd49 3rd Prize<\/strong>
    \u201cWhere Love Drifts Beyond Borders\u201d \u2013 Marilena Charidimou<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    \ud83c\udfc5 Special Award by the Family of Thrasyvoulos Thrasyvoulou<\/strong>
    \u201cSteps to Heaven\u201d \u2013 Ksenija Vikhoreva<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    \ud83c\udfc5\ud83c\udfc5\ud83c\udfc5 3 Honourable Mentions<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • \u201cThe Artist \u2013 Freedom of Expression\u201d \u2013 Stavri Georgiou<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • \u201cStreet Encounters, Limassol, Cyprus\u201d \u2013 Evanthia Polyviou<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
    • \u201cMoving Bodies\u201d \u2013 Dino Rovolis<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffc Warm congratulations to all participants for the outstanding quality of their work, and especially to the winners of the competition!<\/p>\n

      We would also like to thank everyone who shared their unique perspective through their lens and contributed to the success of this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n