Eleni Philippou

Ten years after the Chernobyl nuclear accident, Nobel Prize-winning author Svetlana Alexievich returned to the place where she grew up to give voice to the people who lived through the ...

“Do I belong here? Is a writer, part-time photographer and cyanotype maker just as much an artist as a ceramicist or a printmaker is? These thoughts crept up on me ...

This weekend brings with it storytelling, charity photography exhibitions, live music, film screenings and pizza nights. Where? All over the island, as events are happening in every corner. Friday night ...

It is just around the corner, highly anticipated by Irish-culture lovers. In Cyprus, St Patrick’s Day is not a massive celebration in Cyprus yet several pubs, bars and organisations ...

Armida Publications and the creative arts space Chez-nού·literary society present the poetry collection Afloat by Cypriot author Christina Metaxa. The book presentation will take place at Chez-nού in Limassol’...

Did Cyprus have witches? A new cultural production is all about them! Blending storytelling, flamenco dancing and theatricality, the performance revives the legend of the Witches of the Four Lanterns ...

The screening programme showcasing European films from a wide array of genres and languages through 2025 continues with an upcoming film night. March 20’s screening will be the second one of ...

A project that blends mental health and art for deaf youth begins this week at Nicosia’s School for the Deaf, led by two young professionals. The two facilitators leading ...

In the heart of spring, a new artistic endeavour is arriving to shake things up and place Cyprus on the international art map. In mid May, VIMA, the first international ...

Limassol’s music scene is in for a treat this March as the first pipe organ concert is set to take place. The event will bring together musicians Tatiana Stupak ...

A 15-year-old artist living with Spinocerebellar Ataxia is exhibiting her pieces in the exhibition Puzzle Present in Limassol this month. The works of Milana Yatsentyuk will be hosted at Morfi ...

Wine lovers and nature enthusiasts, mark your calendars for March 15. An afternoon of discovery and flavour awaits on Saturday at the Episkopi Environmental Centre in Paphos as a workshop explores ...

From April 4 to 12, Cyprus will welcome its largest cinematic event and one of the foremost annual festivals taking place on the island. In keeping with its global vibe, the 23rd ...

It is time for slam poetry to hit Nicosia again. On Monday and Tuesday the annual event will bring together poetry lovers and enthusiasts of the spoken word to enjoy ...

“Imagine three days of sunshine, the calming rhythm of the sea, and a retreat designed to help you slow down, recharge and reconnect – with yourself and like-minded people,” say organisers ...

Lea Women’s Wellness and Art Centre in Tala, Paphos is joining in on the celebrations for International Women’s Day this weekend with a wholesome one-day festival. Taking place ...

The SESAM Identity 2.0 Expo Day this weekend is the accumulation of a 10-day architecture residency event that is wrapping up on Sunday. The Nicosia event is taking place from 2pm ...

Grandmothers, food, old black and white pictures on the wall, stories of a difficult past and a busy kitchen. In Cyprus, these things go hand in hand. If you come ...

The local art scene is having a moment as several new exhibitions are opening around the country. In the historical centre of Nicosia, visual artist Christiana Georgiou is preparing to ...

A walk focused on feminist movements, activism and the struggles of women in Cyprus is planned for this Saturday, coinciding with International Women’s Day. The Nicosia walk is organised ...

This month, the focus is on women as this Saturday marks International Women’s Day. Acclaimed visual artist Giorgos Gerontidis contributes to the occasion in his own way by holding ...

A thrilling evening, well two to be exact, of Beethoven’s genius awaits, featuring the world-renowned violinist Viktoria Mullova and led by the masterful baton of Douglas Boyd. The next ...

As spring emerges, there will be lots of outdoor activities and events to enjoy as the island turns, momentarily and blissfully, green. Outdoor yoga sessions, nature hikes and events in ...

A new exhibition by Limassol-born artist Evelyn Anastasiou opens at Pylon Art & Culture this month with the title Ad hoc Orchestra. Drawing inspiration from diverse and disparate musical traditions, ...