Eleni Philippou

It is the season of fancy dress, confetti and cheery music. Carnival week always calls for it and as the big parade on Sunday 26 draws closer, the anticipation intensifies and ...

In support of the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, Social Space Kaymakkin organises a charity film screening on Friday. Held at their space in old Kaimakli, the film Kobanê, ...

The official carnival parade may still be a few days away with Limassol taking the reins for the February 26 extravaganza yet this Sunday will also celebrate the carnival fever. Parades ...

Mid-February has a wide choice of events for the island’s music enthusiasts. Jazz bands, piano masters and Latin music connoisseurs are preparing performances in Nicosia and Limassol to satisfy ...

As the temporary exhibition On the Field: Football ─ History ─ Nicosia continues at The Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia, more guided tours and a lecture will take place as part of ...

A series of upcoming workshops at CyHerbia Botanical Park & Labyrinth taking place this coming and the following weekend puts one special herb in the spotlight. Rosemary and its properties ...

Three unique musical evenings will enrich Paphos’ cultural agenda in February with the presence of local and international musicians. First is a recital for solo guitar by the popular Greek ...

Facing your own prejudices or broaching a generally taboo subject is the aim of Human Library events. The Cyprus branch has an event coming up in Nicosia. ELENI PHILIPPOU turns ...

The launch event of Gülden Plümer’s book titled They Weren’t the Only Ones That Disappeared, in which she wrote about her 15 years of experience and memories ...

Carnival fever is on! Limassol is getting ready for its biggest party of the year which lasts over a week and spills throughout its old town streets. Ten days of ...

This February and March, Prozak Kafeneio in Nicosia will welcome writers, musicians and performers to its intimate, cosy space. In its living-room-like indoor café, decorated with books, posters and mismatched ...

Putting the conservation of marine ecosystems in the spotlight is the first documentary made by Together for the Med, which will be screened in Larnaca on February 22 by Enalia Physis ...

When it comes to classical music, there is one local organisation you can always count on – the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra. With a year-round programme around Cyprus, the orchestra’s performances ...

Valentine’s Day events whether you love it or hate it will be held around the island says ELENI PHILIPPOU The day where everything is dressed in flowers, roses and ...

Is there anything that highlights romance better than poetry? Short lines filled with words that express all kinds of emotions. And when it comes to love, they can be good, ...

A new exhibition coming to Nicosia’s art scene will host the works of two local artists. Nikos Stephou and Loukas Koumantaris will host Stream Garden at Thkio Ppalies from ...

With just a few days left to go, the island is getting ready to celebrate the 2023 carnival with a long week of events. Kickstarting the festivities is a series of ...

A new live broadcast from the National Theatre Live programme will reach Rialto Theatre this month. One of Shakespeare’s most well-known plays, Much Ado About Nothing, will be presented ...

Back for its 10th edition is the Charity Vienna Ball, which will be held at Hilton Hotel Nicosia in early March organised by the Professional Artistic Dance School Fly-in-Dance. With ...

Three local live bands are to take the stage of Kyklos Mousiki, adding to Limassol’s buzzing nightlife scene. First to fill the live music venue with pop-rock covers and ...

Colourful performances, heart-warming tales and stories with important life messages are coming up to entertain young audiences. Coming up first is a family show in Greek that will tour the ...

Three more evenings of Spanish-language cinema will arrive shortly to entertain Nicosia. Organised by the Embassy of Spain, the Nicosia Cervantes Institute and The Friends of Cinema Society, the film ...

Louvana Records and Fengaros Festival will hold Fengaros High 2023 for the first time this year. Calling those born after January 1, 2004, this initiative aims to provide a platform of expression to ...

An educational programme for nine to 12-year-olds will soon take place at SPEL State Gallery on photography, history and the use of light. The workshop will take place twice this ...