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By Kristina Cernakevica Two weeks ago, something quite revolutionary happened in the heart of Limassol. University Square – often a site of casual weekend strolls – became the stage for Cyprus’s ...

The festival of traditional flavours and handicrafts, “Pame Troodos 2,” has opened for the second year running at the presidential residence in Troodos. Launched by First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides, the ...

Saturday night saw Cyprus’ Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, declare the government’s firm commitment to supporting the country’s farming sector, warning that climate change and rising costs are putting ...

Cyprus marks the Kataklysmos festival on Monday, a traditional celebration held 50 days after Easter, coinciding with Pentecost. The festival honours the descent of the Holy Spirit and is closely linked ...

Festival fever is on as the island’s highly-anticipated summer happenings return. One of the exciting experiences of the summer is Fengaros Festival and with a rich line-up, its eleventh ...

Days after announcing a venue had been found for the popular AfroBanana festival organisers said on Tuesday the event was on the move again, and will not be held at ...

Outraged residents of Dali on Tuesday complained the planned hosting of the AfroBanana festival in the nearby forest will damage local wildlife. The Commission of Residents and Friends of Dali ...

The long established Afrobanana festival has issued an urgent call for support as they have been repeatedly denied a license from the authorities to host their event this summer. “With ...

Cypriot artist Lara Sophie Benjamin has recently returned from her stint as the invited International Artist at The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival in Pensacola, Florida – a festival distinguished in the ...

Even though we are still in a wintery mood with lots of Christmas festivities to take in, some cultural organisers have begun preparing for the new year, and it seems ...

Deep in the season of beach lounging, road tripping and festival hopping, a few of Cyprus’ charming villages are hosting traditional festivals this month inviting the public to visit and ...

The summer is undoubtedly Ayia Napa’s shining moment, welcoming tourists and vacationing locals alike. Beyond its bustling nightlife and packed beaches though, August has one more event that entices ...

If world-renowned lace, tasty ttavas dishes and picturesque streets were not reason enough to visit Lefkara village, a six-day event might do the trick. Preparations are underway by the Lefkara ...

It is almost time for Salamiou village to fill with film screenings, videographers and animation enthusiasts as the Countryside Animafest Cyprus Festival gets ready for its 21st edition. Held from ...

Two days of jazz performances are coming soon to Val’s Place in Gialia, Paphos as the annual Paradise Jazz Festival holds its 22nd edition. Ten musical acts are part ...

AfroBanana is encouraging deeper critical thinking on sustainability and environment By Bank of Cyprus and AfroBanana Festival, partners in sustainability In 1983, the United Nations established the World Commission on Environment ...

“We are constantly being shaped by an endless stream of emotions,” say the organisers of a new music festival arriving this June and titled Emotions. “They dictate our choices and ...

Queer Wave, the island’s LGBTIQ+ film festival which launched last summer, is taking place physically for the first time this September in Nicosia. This second edition of the festival, ...