Eleni Philippou

Nicosia is a quiet, empty town every August and for those who want to avoid the crowds and slow down, it is a rather fitting place to be. Though many ...

August is a month of relaxation. It is the time to unwind and rest as businesses go on holiday. The whole island seems to enter a sleepy state except for ...

August always has an unusual blend of cultural events. In between public holidays, vacations and travelling come a few more live music events but also cycling trips that take participants ...

Eleni Philippou looks at the dining out options for vegetarians and vegans A few years ago, one of the rare times vegans and vegetarians could really celebrate their diet with ...

Lights, camera, action! It goes a little like that when TEDx events take place, setting the stage for speakers with motivational stories and crowd games. The next local event is ...

Deep in the season of beach lounging, road tripping and festival hopping, a few of Cyprus’ charming villages are hosting traditional festivals this month inviting the public to visit and ...

Celebrating creativity in graphic design and poster art is what the 2nd Cyprus Poster Triennial has been doing since the exhibition opened at SPEL State Gallery in late June. With ...

The summer is undoubtedly Ayia Napa’s shining moment, welcoming tourists and vacationing locals alike. Beyond its bustling nightlife and packed beaches though, August has one more event that entices ...

A returning series of live music performances will take music enthusiasts and nature lovers up to Cyprus’ mountains and villages this September. As we ease back into the routine, still ...

Twenty expert speakers, five panel discussions and one networking event make up the Cyprus Fintech Summit 2022. Hosted at Limassol’s Carob Mills on September 2 the summit invites local and international ...

Book a cabin in the woods, shut out the city noise and channel your inner writer. That is the writer’s fantasy, isn’t it? A scene we see too ...

Whether you are vacationing or working this month, August has some fun to offer to all. Although the cultural scene is a little less active every August as temperatures skyrocket ...

There will be music for all at cultural venue Technopolis 20 as it continues to welcome musicians for intimate performances in its garden. This month, local artists will bring Latin, retro ...

If world-renowned lace, tasty ttavas dishes and picturesque streets were not reason enough to visit Lefkara village, a six-day event might do the trick. Preparations are underway by the Lefkara ...

Wine, dine, swim, repeat. For many that is the summer dream at this time of the year, filling weekends and holidays with road trips and delicious dishes. The summer has ...

It is almost time for Salamiou village to fill with film screenings, videographers and animation enthusiasts as the Countryside Animafest Cyprus Festival gets ready for its 21st edition. Held from ...

Here to celebrate all forms of life and a zero-harm lifestyle is the Vegan Fam Festival which is happening for the second time in Cyprus. Taking place in early September ...

With the arrival of autumn, an exciting musical happening will take place on the island as the American singer-songwriter LP will perform in Cyprus for the very first time. Laura ...

Grab your towel, your yoga mat and your sunglasses and head to the beach for one of the many outdoor yoga classes that are on this season. As summer arrives ...

Water skiing, paddle boarding, kite surfing, mountain biking, and the list of outdoorsy summer activities goes on and on. Potential experiences to try out are abundant for us islanders at ...

Two days of jazz performances are coming soon to Val’s Place in Gialia, Paphos as the annual Paradise Jazz Festival holds its 22nd edition. Ten musical acts are part ...

This summer is all about the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. With the Hollywood 2022 film now thriving in cinemas worldwide, Cyprus included, Elvis fever is back! Keeping in ...

It has been a month full of performances as the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama holds its 25th edition in amphitheatres around Cyprus. Productions from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Spain ...

Music in the city never stops, not even in August when most people go on holiday and businesses go on a summer break. A few of the capital’s bars ...