‘Historic day’ as first deputy minister of culture sworn in
Calling it a ‘historic day’, President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday swore in the island’s first deputy minister of culture, Yiannis Toumazis. Anastasiades said culture is...
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Hadjidemetriou honoured by president for bicommunal work
The former Greek Cypriot head of the bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage Takis Hadjidemetriou was awarded the Medal of Excellence for his years of...
Real estate and culture
Real estate with a connection to culture in one way or another is of increased interest to local and foreign investors. Real estate which offers...
MPs discuss bill establishing deputy ministry of culture
A bill setting up a deputy ministry of culture was discussed in the House Education Committee on Wednesday, with political parties voicing support overall, but...
Creation of deputy ministry for culture would be ‘historic moment’
The creation of a deputy ministry for culture was described as an “historic moment” by Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Tuesday. A bill for the...
Coronavirus: Cultural sector getting €9m in support, minister says
Thousands of people working in the cultural sector are being supported by the government through an additional €4m approved by cabinet earlier this week, Education...
Coronavirus: Pandemic creating a cultural desert
The term ‘starving artist’ has taken on a whole new layer of meaning In an open letter published last Friday, Limassol’s Pattihio theatre director...
The long saga behind curbing corruption
Cyprus established an anti-corruption body back in 2003. It has never functioned Dr Louisa Borg Haviaras This article focuses on the state’s role in creating...
After outcry, nine women named to culture committee
The education ministry on Thursday appointed nine more female members to the advisory committee for the creation of a culture ministry following criticism that only...
Our View: The government is approaching the cultural sector in the wrong way
The creation of deputy ministries has been one of the main administrative projects of the Anastasiades government. So far, three have been set up –...
