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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 ...

There are plenty of other worlds to imagine a life in on the small and silver screen finds CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES Dune 2 premiered this week to universal acclaim. Dennis Villeneuve’s ...

Eight days of film screenings, activities and events that celebrate the world of cinema are approaching as Cyprus Film Days prepares for its latest edition. From April 12 to 20, Cyprus cinephiles ...

Israel has agreed to revise the lyrics of its potential submission to the Eurovision Song Contest after the contest organizers took issue with verses that appeared to reference Hamas’ Oct. 7 ...

Upcoming performance in English invites audience to get involved in what is happening on stage finds ELENI PHILIPPOU Have you ever been to a theatre performance that is built around ...

Is there such a thing as medieval graffiti or is street art a more contemporary form of expression? For many, graffiti is considered to be a relatively new movement yet ...

With the change in the season comes a string of annual events to look forward to finds ELENI PHILIPPOU Cyprus truly comes to life in spring. Flower fields bloom, the ...

On the last day at university, Dev and Em meet each other at a leaving ball. From different worlds, they work their way through a bottle of champagne and wind ...

The solo exhibition of visual artist Yiannis Sakellis will open at the Blue Iris Art Gallery in Paphos this weekend exploring the beauty of the female body and its subsequent ...

In upcoming concerts by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra in Nicosia and Paphos, the works of three acclaimed composers from Cyprus will be showcased. Cyprophonia 3 is the next concert series of ...

Three exciting musical happenings will take place in old Nicosia this March as the Pharos Arts Foundation welcomes esteemed musicians to The Shoe Factory. Get ready for recitals, sopranos and ...

Titania is the new exhibition by Greek painter Vassilis Karakatsanis and from this Friday, it will be showcased at Morfi Gallery in Limassol. The exhibition touches on the painter’s ...

Another vibrant weekend is approaching. As we bid adieu to February, a new season of spring events arrives to add colour to the island’s cultural agenda. Get ready for ...

After extensive construction works that started in September 2023 for the earthquake safety of its building, the Goethe-Institut is finally back and fully operational again. To celebrate the completion of these ...

Cyprus’ entry for the Eurovision song contest in May in Sweden was on Wednesday revealed to be Liar, which will be sung by Silia Kapsis. Written by Demetris Kontopoulos and ...

A night at the gallery awaits those who wish to experience live narration surrounded by artwork. The event at the AG Leventis Gallery on Friday and Saturday will bring Stratis ...

I enjoy walking along Finikoudes in Larnaca, especially now it stretches all the way to Mackenzy. But some of the restaurants have the reputation of being a tourist trap, and ...

With a new month to look forward to there is plenty going on says Eleni Philippou Rialto Theatre welcomes the first month of spring with a renewed cultural agenda of ...

The last week of February – with an extra day this year – has plenty of events for the island’s music fans. From mid-week lives to vibrant weekend performances, there are ...

A local musician has recently released a journey through media and music. SARA DOUEDARI meets him Who exactly is John Vickers? That depends on who you ask in Cyprus. To ...

On the occasion of the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the US embassy, in collaboration with Sunseed Art and Resilient Ukraine, sponsors an art exhibit that depicts ...