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GPU super successful exhibition “Pulse of life” now travels to Cluj Napoca and Museum De Arta

July 9, 2026

The opening ceremony will take place on July 15th at 5:00 pm and you are

GPU Vice President visits Duzce Province in Turkey

June 30, 2026

From June 14th to 19th 2026, the GPU Vice President Claudio Calosi was invited to

July 13, 2026

6th Othello Photo Awards 2025(L260087)

Closing date: Monday 13, July 2026, https://othello.nicosiafoto.com/%20

July 30, 2026

10th Odessos Photo Exhibition 2026(L260076)

Closing date: Thursday 30, July 2026, https://odessosphoto.org/

July 30, 2026

ORBIT 2026(L260077)

Closing date: Thursday 30, July 2026, https://orbit.onlinejsp.com

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GPU Photographic Centers

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