Digitisation preserves history for future generations
Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said the recently established department of antiquities will make tireless efforts to ensure that Cyprus’ ancient historical relics remain safe and...
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Chile’s Easter Island ‘Moai’ statues face irreparable damage after wildfire
A number of Easter Island’s iconic ‘Moai’ stone statues suffered irreparable damage after a wildfire swept through the island earlier this week, the island’s mayor...
Tepak promotes engineers for heritage preservation
Cyprus university of technology (Tepak) has launched a new European project promoting research on heritage. Ancient monuments and archaeological sites are in constant exposure to...
Cultural heritage for millennials
Millennials from six European countries, including Cyprus, will work together to promote cultural heritage among younger generations in a new Erasmus+ project. How can the...
US and UNDP sign grant agreement for bi-communal cultural education programme
A grant agreement for the implementation of an interactive shared cultural heritage education programme for Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot youth was signed on Wednesday by...
Icon stolen by RAF pilot in 1974 returned to Cyprus
An 18th century icon of John the Baptist which was stolen by a British Royal Air Force pilot in 1974 is set to be returned...
Much-needed renovation to Larnaca’s Ottoman hammam underway
Restoration work has started on the Ottoman hammam near Hamit Bey square in Larnaca’s Ayios Ioannis area and should be completed in six to eight...
Top European award for committee protecting heritage sites across the divide
The bicommunal technical committee on cultural heritage (TCCH) has been awarded the 2021 European Heritage Award, in recognition of its key work in conservation projects....
New initiative to promote cultural heritage (video)
The deputy ministry of tourism has launched a new initiative called “Heartland of Legends” aimed at promoting Cyprus’ cultural heritage by developing tourism in rural...
EU award for Cyprus’ Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage (video)
Cyprus’ Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage has been awarded an EU cultural heritage award in the category ‘Dedicated Service to Heritage’, the European Commission and...
