News: Culture
Cyprus news in the “Culture” category — updated throughout the day.
CultureLimassol welcomes cabinet decision to lease Rialto theatre to municipality
The cabinet has decided to complete Rialto theatre’s acquisition and lease it to Limassol municipality, while the government retains ownership.
CultureAyia Napa Medieval Festival opens with free performances, concerts and family activities
The Ayia Napa Medieval Festival 2026 runs from October 14 to 18, featuring international performers, concerts, a parade,…
CultureConservation completed at Ayia Marina chapel in occupied Lapithos
The EU co-funded conservation of Ayia Marina chapel in occupied Lapithos has been completed under UNDP supervision, Sotos…
CultureState to retain Rialto ownership and lease theatre to Limassol municipality
The cabinet approved leasing Rialto to Limassol municipality, with state funding set through 2028 and employment protections for…
CultureNew biography highlights Mikis Theodorakis’s enduring ties with Cyprus
Culture Deputy Minister Clea Hadjistefanou-Papaellina recalled Mikis Theodorakis’s links with Cyprus at Tuesday’s launch of a biography by…
CultureWIP Festival brings art and technology to old Nicosia from October 16 to 25
Organised by the CYENS Centre of Excellence, the sixth WIP Festival will feature more than 50 works by…
CultureFormer detective Barry Appleton to launch memoir in Paphos
Barry Appleton will present Twentieth Century Cop at Stage One Emba Theatre on October 15, with an English-language…
CulturePomegranates in Cyprus: a symbol spanning ancient tombs and family traditions
Archaeological finds and recorded customs trace the pomegranate’s place in Cypriot life, linking it to fertility, abundance, renewal…
CulturePaphos EOA head highlights Yiolou Zivania festival’s role in preserving tradition
Charalambos Pittokopitis said the Zivania festival in Yiolou helps safeguard Cypriot traditions, showcase the district’s culture and food,…
CultureAyia Napa Medieval Festival returns with a focus on the women of medieval Cyprus
The Ayia Napa Medieval Festival runs from October 14 to 18, with free performances, parades, concerts and activities…
CultureArtCargo unveils performance programme for downtown Nicosia, October 16–25
ArtCargo’s first festival in Nicosia will feature free performances in public spaces, including participatory circus, street comedy and…