New and ongoing art exhibitions
Art exhibitions continue throughout the summer months, and although they are fewer in numbers this time of year, there are still plenty of opportunities to explore local artwork.
One new ...
Faneromeni presents a performance inspired by the region
The heart of old Nicosia is bursting with nightlife. All year round, but especially during the summer, evenings in the old town are spent wining and dining and taking in ...
Restaurant reivew: Oniro by the sea, Peyia
Sometimes we listen to our friends a little too much regarding restaurant recommendations and general advice. They do not always get the facts right. Indeed, this is the case when ...
The yearly animation celebration is back and bigger than ever
The usually quiet village of Salamiou will burst with life this August as Countryside Animafest Views of the World returns for its 22nd festival edition. From August 9 to 12, the Paphos ...
Cinebur cinema nights return to Larnaca
“Larnaca, we miss you!” says the Cinebur team as they prepare for their first screening event of the summer in the coastal town. Cinebur is a fairly new concept that ...
The Gallery 45 pops up at St Raphael resort for a summer show
The Gallery 45 is hosting its first ever off-site pop-up summer exhibition at the Tower at St Raphael Resort, Limassol, on Friday July 21. The group show will open with a cocktail ...
Music nights this week across the island
In between the summer festivals, open-air cinema nights and the beach fiestas are the humble live music nights that continue to bring collaborations between the island’s musicians. This week, ...
Village concerts by the TratSik String Quartet
Bringing life, culture and music to the villages and suburban areas of the island is one of the missions of the Cultural Decentralisation Programme by the Ministry of Culture. As ...
Summer entertainment for film buffs
Where to catch outdoor cinema this summer
Salty popcorn, a cool drink and a big projector. Outdoor summer cinema is back keeping film lovers entertained throughout the season. Organisers around ...
Book Review: Open Throat by Henry Hoke
It’s not a new thought to any pet owner to wonder what the animals surrounding us would have to say about us if only they could speak. Well, in ...
Traditional festivals taking place in July
Upcoming annual festivals give islanders all the more reasons to venture out to Cyprus’ picturesque villages. The summer is full of traditional festivals celebrating local produce and seasonal goods and ...
Lakatamia offers free cinema screenings
A neighbourhood of Nicosia is hosting free summer cinema screenings this month, welcoming old and young film lovers. Brought to you by the City Council Youth of the Lakatamia Municipality, ...
Greek pop stars descend on the island
Concerts of beloved singers from the Greek music scene are high on the summer agenda for many. Every summer, Cyprus is added to the touring schedule of many popular Greek ...
And the Emmy goes to…
CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES looks at the snubs and surprises in the Emmy award nominations
Best Drama Series Succession
I swear, Better Call Saul just might go down in history as the ...
An open discussion on art for artists
Artists and creatives of all backgrounds and levels are being invited to take part in a new discussion event taking place at Entos Twn Technwn in Nicosia on Tuesday 25. The ...
Where to get your dose of ancient Greek drama
The International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama has returned this year offering a rich programme of four highly-acclaimed productions that are currently touring the island. The festival opened earlier this ...
Eleni Foureira’s Reborn Tour to make a stop in Cyprus
The popular, beloved Greek pop star with number-one hits and record-breaking success is coming to our island. Mark your calendars, Foureira fans for September 1 to dance to the singer’s ...
Choirs to come together for a special encounter
The heart of Limassol will fill with song and music this Sunday, July 16 as a series of workshops at Rialto Theatre unites choirs and music lovers of all ages. The ...
Hollywood’s striking actors join writers on the picket lines
Striking Hollywood actors joined film and television writers on picket lines on Friday, the first day of a dual work stoppage that has forced U.S. studios to shutter productions ...
The Italian Tenors to grace the island again
Following successful concerts in Nicosia and in Limassol in 2021, The Italian Tenors and four distinguished musicians will return to Cyprus for two summer concerts, one at Skali Aglantzias and the ...
TV shows we love: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Cheery-eyed and with the curiosity of an eight-year-old, Kimmy Schmidt is a likeable character. She’s fresh to New York, doesn’t swear, is out of touch with pop culture ...
Screening of film following plight of gay Chechen man
The Cultural Workshop Agion Omologiton in collaboration with the French Institute in Nicosia are organising a screening on Tuesday, July 18 of the film Silent Voice. Anaïs Llobet, the film’...
Artists invited to join talk on music and jam session
Diving into the ins and outs of music promotion, the music scene and the performing arts sector is what a new event has on its agenda. Taking over a quaint ...
Hollywood actors go on strike, productions halted
Hollywood actors will go on strike at midnight on Thursday after talks with studios broke down, joining film and television writers who have been on picket lines since May and ...