Entertainment

In a recent review, I wrote about how unease and pretty sentences aren’t enough to make a good novel. This week, I find myself reviewing another novel that is ...

A group exhibition exploring the otherworldly, the magical and the dreamy in art is set to open this month in Nicosia. Titled Manifestations: Views of the Otherworldly in Painting and ...

Two upcoming live music performances in Paphos will bring well-known music from the movies to life, pay tribute to Greek composers and present funky, soul and jazz pieces. All that ...

The transition to motherhood is a wild journey, unique to every woman that experiences it. From the start of pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through thousands of intricate changes ...

How a Netflix show has become a key driver behind F1’s rising popularity By Raymond Boyle and Richard Haynes Before the engines started revving for the start of the 2024 ...

This month the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presents two concerts on the island – one for young audiences and one dedicated to French romantic composers. Coming up first is the Peter and ...

“Oppenheimer,” the blockbuster biopic about the race to build the first atomic bomb, claimed seven Academy Awards including the prestigious best picture trophy on Sunday as Hollywood celebrated a triumphant ...

As the vibrant colours of confetti and costumes fill the air, Cyprus is gearing up for another exhilarating carnival season. With the big Limassol parade just around the corner next ...

To start off the second week of March, Technopolis 20 in Paphos has not one but two events planned for Monday. Taking place first is a book presentation by June Megennis, ...

Calling all poets and word lovers, the annual competition that celebrates a very specific form of poetry is back. Short, intense and performative features characterise this poetry style that local ...

The local theatre scene is having its moment with a handful of productions currently in theatres. This March and April, more performances will reach Nicosia as Strovolos Municipality organises the 8...

Harlem kicks off by presenting the cultural traditions of one of the world’s few remaining matriarchal societies – the Mosuo people – setting the vibe of the series right from the ...

Fine jewels in a unique location are set to charm locals and visitors this week as Pafilia’s landmark project, Minthis presents a Cypriot artist’s fine jewellery exhibition. On ...

An exhibition of works by Hambis Tsangaris featuring engravings and illustrations spanning 46 years from 1973 to 2019 is ongoing at the Hambis Printmaking Museum in Plataniskia village, connecting the art form with ...

A series of upcoming events this weekend will take curious wanderers around Nicosia’s streets, neighbourhoods, stories and art. Although these weekend events are independent of one another, they all ...

If it is comedy shows you are after, this month has plenty to choose from and not just in Greek. The local stand-up comedy scene has picked up in recent ...

This weekend the spotlight shines on Nicosia as it welcomes unique performances by local creatives, new festival editions, carnival fiestas and events that celebrate women. Here’s what’s happening ...

Francophonie Month is celebrated every March, dedicated to honouring the French language and the diverse Francophone cultures around the world. Each year, the celebrations reach Cyprus as well as the ...

Unlike most of my restaurant visits, this one was spur of the moment. I was out for a walk, luckily accompanied by my faithful dining companion, and we both realised ...

The arrival of March brings with it a new wave of art exhibitions around the island and particularly in Nicosia. Two showcases open their doors soon exploring themes such as ...

Music venues around the island are bursting with live performances this week. With the arrival of spring and the return of the carnival, music will sound at every corner. Musicians ...

The title of Isabel Waidner’s fourth novel refers to the name of the talk show that her eponymous narrator is offered after they play their part in the sudden ...

Two stand-up comedy shows are coming up this week and both are in English! Preparing to offer nights of laughter and connection is Costa Carastavrakis, who will visit Cyprus for ...

Get ready for a night of electrifying performances as three of Cyprus’ top bands come together for one music-filled evening, part of the LeFUNKosia event. Taking over a downtown Nicosia ...