State ‘still ignoring plight of artists’
Pandemic assistance to people working in the arts and culture is grossly inadequate and the state must step in with additional grants, the Cultural Movement...
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€3mln scheme launched to support businesses
The cabinet has approved a new €3 million scheme to support businesses in light of the recent restrictions imposed in some sections of the economy,...
Coronavirus: Creatives still reeling from impact of pandemic
State support has been laughable say those in artistic community A year ago, the Cyprus Mail spoke to artists, actors, writers and musicians who were...
Tax and social insurance system unfairly target erratic earnings of artists
By Charalampos Theopemptou During the pandemic lockdowns, I got involved with a group of artists trying to secure some money for all the artists that...
Talking about spaces of reconciliation
The documentary film Spaces of Reconciliation: Youth Interaction through Art in the City, by Mete Hatay of PRIO Cyprus Centre and independent director Orhan Eskiköy,...
Artists given free access to Nicosia cultural venues
For the second year in a row, artists will have free access to Nicosia’s cultural venues to boost their exposure, Nicosia municipality said on Thursday....
Coronavirus: New measures to help struggling artists, actors
Education minister Prodromos Prodromou announced on Wednesday a new support package of €4 million for the creative sector approved by the cabinet. As part of...
Education ministry now in position to aid professional artists
With the approval of the 2021 state budget, the education ministry said on Friday it was now in a position to announce implementation of a...
Coronavirus: artists demand government support
Professional artists union (Pasynek) are demanding financial support from the government saying local artists were being impoverished due to the pandemic. In an open letter...
Pandemic has highlighted need to clarify status of actors and artists
Discussions kicked off at the House on Wednesday on a draft law for establishing the professional status of actors and artists, which has been in...
