News: Culture
Cyprus news in the “Culture” category — updated throughout the day.
CultureCyprus highlights global promotion of artists during EU Council presidency
Nicosia, Cyprus. The international promotion of Cypriot artists was the main achievement of the cultural programme held during Cyprus’ EU Council presidency, Deputy Culture Minister Lina Kassianidou said on Tuesday. She said the programme…
CultureCypriot films win awards at festivals in Europe and Asia
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cypriot-funded films and co-productions have won awards at international festivals in Europe and Asia, producers said…
CultureSummer Music Festival 2026 to return to Kato Amiantos forest theatre
Kato Amiantos, Cyprus. Pianist Manolis Neophytou’s Summer Music Festival 2026 will bring 12 concerts to the Forest Theatre…
CultureGreek novelist and playwright Alexis Stamatis dies at 66
Athens, Greece. Greek novelist, poet, playwright and screenwriter Alexis Stamatis died on Monday at the age of 66…
CultureAvgorou to host 12th Pancyprian Potato Festival
Avgorou, Cyprus. The 12th Pancyprian Potato Festival of Avgorou will take place on July 25 at the Avgorou…
CultureCulture Ministry launches Nostos scheme for refugee heritage projects
Strovolos, Cyprus. The deputy ministry of culture has announced the launch of the Nostos support scheme to preserve…
CulturePhoto albums preserve family memory beyond digital storage
Nicosia, Cyprus. As photographs increasingly move to phones and cloud storage, physical family albums are becoming less common,…
CultureMajor historical events recorded on July 20
Nicosia, Cyprus. July 20 has been marked by major events in science, politics, conflict and culture, including the…
CultureZAZ to perform first Cyprus concert in Limassol on September 15
Limassol, Cyprus. French singer ZAZ will perform in Cyprus for the first time on September 15 at Zante…
CultureAnimafest marks 25 years with expanded programme in Koilani
Koilani, Cyprus. Animafest will celebrate its 25th anniversary from August 7 to 9 in Koilani village, Limassol district,…
CultureKyrenia’s enduring place in a displaced family’s history
Kyrenia, Cyprus. Kyrenia has retained a powerful hold over the imagination of many displaced residents, including one family…