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December 17, 2025

Elected Ordinary Member of the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts

The Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts constitutes the highest intellectual institution of the Republic of Cyprus in the fields of science, literature, and the arts, and brings together the nation’s most distinguished scholars, scientists, and artists. It is noteworthy that Marios Joannou Elia is the youngest member of the Class of Letters and Arts.

August 10, 2025

Elected Vice-Dean of the Class of Arts at the European Academy of Sciences and Arts

An ordinary member of the Academy since 2018, Elia previously chaired the Evaluation Committee of the Class of Arts and now marks a historic first as the youngest member of its Senate and Presidium.

July 15, 2025

Expert Panel Member – European Capital of Culture 2030

Cyprus and the EU designate Elia to the EU Expert Committee, highlighting his European experience and leadership in cultural strategy.

June 14, 2025

Shanghai Municipality Cultural Partnership with «Sound of Shanghai»

The Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage, led by Director Patrick Chen, held a strategic meeting with composer Marios Joannou Elia to advance the collaborative development of «Sound of Shanghai».