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The Rolling Stones have landed their 15th number one on the UK Official Albums Chart with their new record “Foreign Tongues”, drawing them level with The Beatles’ tally. The band’...

By Simon Demetriou In Andrew Sean Greer’s last novel, the lesson learned is that ‘up close [the world] makes no sense’. That was a valuable lesson in a wonderfully ...

Reggae sounds, art finds and a community spirit is coming to Gialia in Paphos this summer. Bringing the ultimate laid-back party vibe is the latest edition of One Love Cyprus ...

Outdoor films, screened under the warm, starry night sky, are a favourite summer activity. This season, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy films from around the world in some ...

Food trucks in Cyprus used to be linked with one item: sandwiches. In fact, even the term ‘food truck’, which now finds itself inserted seamlessly in spoken Greek, is a ...

Summer evenings in Cyprus feel special no matter what, with their gentle breeze, warm nights and lively events. On Friday, July 24, Symeon Winery in Odou village invites music lovers to ...

An Aradippou coffee shop is redefining the village’s nightlife scene with its intimate, cultural events. Every summer, the rooftop of Kafeneion Ermis hosts live music nights, film screenings and ...

Throughout July and August, Kimonos Art Centre in Paphos presents a series of outdoor film nights every Wednesday and Friday. Once again, it takes over the charming space of Attikon ...

Nicosia district The 27th Constantia Summer Film Marathon has returned for its 2026 edition and until mid-September it will host outdoor film screenings from Wednesday to Sunday. On Friday, the Greek ...

Think that the cultural calendar is only lively in the city? Think again. Devoted cultural lovers are busy organising summer events in every corner of the island and the Peristerona ...

Missed Call is a captivating thriller that takes a simple but terrifying idea and builds it into a mystery that keeps you invested from the very beginning. What starts as ...

A night unlike any other arrives on the island’s west coast as Technopolis 20 hosts the Balkan Mosaic: A Journey Through Music and Tradition. Tomorrow the cultural centre’s garden ...

Days before its summer production premieres, Ion by Euripides, which will travel around Cyprus and to Athen’s Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, the Cyprus Theatre Organisation (Thoc) has presented its ...

Award-winning artist Lea Maleni directs this year’s Cyprus production of the International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama, Seven Against Thebes by Aeschylus. Produced by Persona Theatre Company, with a ...

Christopher Nolan’s magnum opus The Odyssey hits cinemas this week amid a promotional campaign blitz and some criticism. Moviegoers jumped at the opportunity to bash Nolan for having the ...

The Magnetic Dipoles performances is set to be a charming evening of music and theatre this Friday night, July 17, as the Cyprus Wine Museum in Erimi opens its doors. As ...

Beloved Cypriot singer and musician Alkinoos Ioannides has announced an extended summer tour, adding more concerts around the island. Joining him for these September concerts are renowned musicians who first ...

New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly on Monday at the age of 78. after recovering from cancer, his family said in a statement. Here is some reaction to the news: ...

Every August, the heart of Limassol fills with the stories of real people from around the world as the Lemesos International Documentary Festival returns. In the first week of August ...

Good Omens is a brilliantly funny book. Although I’m not a fan of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, I immensely enjoyed this 1990 novel, written by Terry Pratchett and Neil ...

Heroes: Seasons 1-4 (Netflix, July 1) “Save the cheerleader, save the world.” If this isn’t pure millennial nostalgia bait, I don’t know what it is. Heroes blew everyone’s ...

By Philippa Tracy There are a number of mothers and sons in this novel. But the focus of the story is on the relationship between Ann, a former priest running ...

“Surf, kite, party, repeat,” says Kahuna Surfhouse as it organises a two-day beach party once more. This year, the King of Kite event is set for July 18 and 19 at Softades ...

Rural Cyprus is beautiful and buzzing this time of year as locals and visitors trade the city for a village break. Local community councils make sure to fill the summer ...