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News & Announcements

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PULSE OF LIFE EXHIBITION

May 25, 2026

GPU EXHIBITION CENTER KAROLYI CASTLE - ROMANIA

GPU attends the PSA Photo Gathering 2026 in North Vietnam

May 22, 2026

In April 2026, the Photographic Society of America (PSA) invited a delegation of GPU to

June 2, 2026

Cyprus Photo Awards 2026(L260073)

Closing date: Tuesday 02, June 2026, https://cyprus.nicosiafoto.com/

June 5, 2026

GOLDEN TIGER(L260086)

Closing date: Friday 05, June 2026, http://www.goldentigerphotocircuit.com

June 7, 2026

FOTOSPORT 2026, XXIX International Biennial of Sports Photography(L260054)

Closing date: Sunday 07, June 2026, https://www.fotoartreus.cat/

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GPU PHOTO SUPPORT OF YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS

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GPU Photographic Centers

Qatar Photography Center – Doha, GPU PHOTO CENTER

Hellenic Photographic Society of Iraklion, GPU PHOTO CENTER

Shangtuf – China, GPU PHOTO CENTER

Carei – Romania, GPU PHOTO CENTER

National Museum of Bucovina, GPU PHOTO CENTER

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