Readers letter: criticism of Idalion works unwarranted
The Department of Antiquities of Cyprus has considered necessary to respond to an article published by the Cyprus Mail on September 4, entitled “A ‘nose...
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Switzerland grants €91,000 to restore Cypriot cultural treasures
The Swiss government has announced a grant worth 100,000 Francs (around €91,000) to help restore Cypriot cultural treasures. According to an official press release issued...
Spat breaks out over Paphos gastronomy centre
By Bejay Browne THE HEAD of the Paphos restaurants association which recently took over a new gastronomy centre in the market area of the old...
Leaders to attend concert in Famagusta
THE NEWLY restored Othello Tower in Famagusta is to host the first joint music event organised by the bi-communal technical committee on culture called “Our...
Say it with flowers
By Alexia Evripidou July brings another anniversary of the 1974 Turkish invasion and with it comes all those poignant reminders of the island’s continued division....
‘Abandoning the climate of conflict’
By Emilia Christofi The Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, set up in 2008, is one of the most successful examples of how Greek Cypriots and...
It’s your life, so own it
By Alexia Evripidou Personal responsibility, happiness and work: all are inter-related, and keeping the balance is crucial especially in today’s climate, according to professional life...
Find your eureka moment in Limassol
By Alexia Evripidou The first ever fully interactive science museum in Cyprus offers visitors the chance to join the fun exploring science in their Limassol-based...
A day of dance in Paphos
By Bejay Browne DANCE lovers from all over the island have been invited to celebrate International Dance Day in Paphos on Sunday. Dance groups and...
Europa Nostra award for renovation of Armenian church and monastery
The Armenian Church and Monastery in the northern part of Nicosia has won a Europa Nostra award, the European Commission said on Tuesday. The Commission...
Minaret as identity
By Evie Andreou OTTOMAN GREED, British colonial policies and Turkish nationalism are the main reasons why the majority of Turkish Cypriots are so secular, according...
‘Living Cyprus’ event a reminder to departing passengers
For the second consecutive year, Larnaca airport is offering travellers the opportunity to experience unique moments from the island’s cultural heritage before they return home...
CyBC board head says jobs must go
By Angelos Anastasiou Ten employees will be let go at the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation as part of the broadcaster’s ongoing effort to consolidate costs, the...
Restoration works on Hamam and mosque completed (Updated with quotes)
The completion ceremonies for the restoration of the Paphos Haman and the Tserkezoi/Ҫerkez Mosque in Limassol took place on Wednesday with the participation of the...
Partial victory for Cyprus in Dikmen artefacts fight (Updated)
By Elias Hazou A Munich court on Monday ordered the repatriation to Cyprus of 34 ancient artefacts found in the possession of Turkish art dealer...
Nicosia and Kiev develop closer cultural ties
A cultural cooperation programme was signed on Tuesday between Education Minister Costas Kadis and the Ambassador of Ukraine in Cyprus Borys Humeniuk, on behalf of...