News: Culture
Cyprus news in the “Culture” category — updated throughout the day.
CultureCyprus carnival events begin with Tsiknopempti and lead to major parades in Limassol, Nicosia and Larnaca
Limassol, Cyprus. Carnival events across Cyprus begin this week with Tsiknopempti and continue through next weekend, highlighted by the main Sunday parade in Limassol. Municipalities and organisers in Limassol, Nicosia and Larnaca have scheduled…
CulturePublic figures urge CyBC to withdraw Cyprus Eurovision entry over song and video
Nicosia, Cyprus. Dozens of public figures called on state broadcaster CyBC to withdraw Cyprus’ entry for the Eurovision…
CultureBritish Museum secures Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon heart pendant for permanent display
London, United Kingdom. The British Museum has secured a 24-carat-gold heart pendant linked to Henry VIII and Katherine…
CultureCVAR in Nicosia to host archival photo exhibition marking The English School Nicosia’s 125th anniversary
Nicosia, Cyprus. CVAR in Nicosia is presenting an archival photography exhibition featuring images of The English School Nicosia…
CultureCyprus marks 77th anniversary of closure of British detention camps for Jewish refugees
Nicosia, Cyprus. Defence ministry permanent secretary Andreas Kountouris on Monday attended a ceremony marking the 77th anniversary of…
CultureDocumentaries spotlight artists, kidnapping case, and Florida shooting amid criticism of Melania Trump film
Washington, United States. A recent film released by Amazon featuring First Lady Melania Trump has drawn criticism, prompting…
CultureNicosia For Art to screen National Theatre Live’s Dr Strangelove at Nicosia Municipal Theatre
Nicosia, Cyprus. Nicosia For Art, in collaboration with National Theatre Live, will screen the filmed version of the…
CultureCommunity theatre workshops to tour Cyprus mountain villages in February and March
Nicosia, Cyprus. Community theatre workshops for children and adults will take place in mountain villages every Saturday in…
CultureTroodos Rising to the Stars wins Best VFX award at Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
Athens, Greece. The Cypriot scientific documentary Troodos Rising to the Stars won its first international award, receiving the…
CultureMyths of Cyprus exhibition opens at Kastelliotissa mediaeval hall in Nicosia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Kastelliotissa mediaeval hall in Nicosia has been transformed into an interactive space with the opening on…
CultureCyprus-based British couple raises £4,473 by jiving in more than 60 locations worldwide
Paphos, Cyprus. British nationals Diane and Steve Gee, now residents of Cyprus, raised £4,473 for charities by jiving…