News: Culture
Cyprus news in the “Culture” category — updated throughout the day.
CultureCyprus and Greece fear Tuesday the 13th, while much of the West associates bad luck with Friday the 13th
Nicosia, Cyprus. While much of the Western world views Friday the 13th with unease, Cyprus and Greece traditionally regard Tuesday the 13th as the more ominous date. Friday the 13th in Western traditions Across…
CultureDigital Vortex Entertainment acquires Bylina and releases first playable demo on Steam
Nicosia, Cyprus. Digital Vortex Entertainment, part of Cyprus-based Utmost Games, has announced the acquisition of Bylina by Far…
CultureCyBC director defends Cyprus Eurovision 2026 entry ‘JALLA’ amid criticism
Nicosia, Cyprus. CyBC general-director Thanasis Tsokos defended Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 entry ‘JALLA’ on Thursday, calling it “a highly…
CultureThree recipes featured: Parma ham-wrapped asparagus, herb-crusted rack of lamb, and crème brûlée
Nicosia, Cyprus. A set of recipes details how to prepare Parma ham-wrapped asparagus with tahini and yoghurt dressing,…
CultureAncient Bible seizure in Cyprus highlights heritage protection and digital access to scripture
Nicosia, Cyprus. Authorities have seized an ancient Bible at a checkpoint and handed it to the Department of…
CultureLimassol launches Cyprus Carnival events with Tsiknopempti celebrations
Limassol, Cyprus. Limassol enters carnival season on Thursday as Tsiknopempti marks the start of celebrations leading to the…
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…
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…