The timetable and framework for upgrading the Limassol archaeological museum were outlined during the first official meeting between Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou and Limassol mayor Yiannis Armeftis at town hall.

Kassianidou said the discussion focused on the “long-standing request to modernise the museum”, noting that both sides agreed on the need to move ahead.

She said that a trilateral committee has already been set up involving the transport ministry, the deputy culture ministry and the municipality, and that initial steps have been taken to map out the cooperation process and its timeframe.

Armeftis described the talks as “constructive and productive”, saying preparations are underway for the next stages of the museum’s upgrade, including the finalisation of the museological and architectural studies by the antiquities department.

He said both sides exchanged views on deadlines, requirements and space needs, with the aim of launching the project as soon as possible.

Alongside the planned upgrade, the municipality continues to promote its proposal for expanding the museum with an elevated bridge over Soukri street, linking it to a section of the public garden currently used as a Green Service parking area, without affecting the natural landscape.