Eleni Philippou

The courtyard of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation has re-opened its gates this summer for another edition of the Phaneromeni arts festival. Live music, dance and theatre performances as ...

Artist Giannis Aristotelous has opened the doors to his new art exhibition at Paphos Municipal Gallery this summer. A Fine Art graduate with degrees from the Universities of Newcastle, Vienna ...

From avant-garde voices to established documentary auteurs, the 16th Lemesos International Documentary Festival tells a host of stories. ELENI PHILIPPOU looks at them The 16th Lemesos International Documentary Festival, which ...

Ancient Greek drama has taken over various theatre stages around Cyprus this July as the International Festival held its 2021 edition with productions from Greece, Israel and Cyprus. Now, the final ...

Everybody wants to be the person their dog thinks they are, right? A free workshop is coming up with Stephanos Severis titled Positive Training: Become the person your dog thinks ...

They say it can be meditative to work with clay and many handicraft processes possess a relaxing quality to them. The repetitive act calms the mind and soothes the nervous ...

To change it up this weekend a special performance is being staged at Theatro Polis OPAP. On Friday and Saturday Just a Bottle? is coming to Nicosia. Andreas Kentis and ...

It’s not summer in Polis Chrysochou without the annual Paradise Jazz Festival. For years, musicians, jazz lovers and holidaymakers have thronged to the festival every August to hear melodious ...

If you live in Nicosia, it is likely you’ve passed by Kafeneio to Leoforio even if you didn’t know it. Located in the old town opposite the old ...

It’s been an eventful summer at Rialto Theatre in between theatre performances, workshops and a vibrant festival with music from around the world. Concluding the 16th Rialto World Music ...

Every summer, LefkosiaZo organises nights of entertainment in Nicosia and this year is no exception. Already up and running and on until September 1, outdoor film screenings will be held at ...

Summer concerts are a must on the island’s cultural agenda and greatly looked forward to in the warmer months. Last year in between lockdowns and restrictions few managed to ...

Beach or mountains, travelling abroad or not, the city is another great place to be in the summer. Perhaps that sounds ludicrous to some yet with events and festivals returning ...

As August draws closer so does the Windcraft Music Nest, a beloved and immersive festival set in the quaint village of Katydata. Over three days, (August 6-8) music and visitors ...

We might be miles away from Cuba and anywhere with a buzzing Latin-American flair but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any Latin vibes on the island. In ...

Whether you live in Limassol or not, chances are you are familiar with Sousami bar in the old town. The venue is a hot spot for youngsters and young adults, ...

This summer, The Paradisos Hills Hotel in Lysos Village in Paphos will host a two-night music event that promises performances from some of the best bands and artists that Cyprus ...

Two thrilling performances are coming to Larnaca’s popular Savino Live this weekend starting with The Smallest Creature presenting their new album on Friday. Titled Magic Beans, the album includes 11 ...

There are plenty of outdoor film screenings under the stars these days but one upcoming film event promises to be unlike any other. The Boho Film Festival Experience taking place ...

The trapeze is a vital part of the circus world, and is from where daring acrobats impressively swing and do all sorts of tricks. And we, of course, the non-flying ...

August is the month of holidays. Some escape to the mountains, others to the beach, some travel abroad and some avoid the crowds by staying put. For those staying on ...

The mountains are a great place to be during the summer, escaping to higher grounds for cooler temperatures, fresh air and refreshing rivers. Many flock to mountain villages and the ...

Tradition is in right now. Traditional elements and techniques show up in fashion, cost-free programmes invite the public to learn local art and now one more centre has been established ...

Full Moon ceremonies have been practised throughout history, with a number of cultures associating the full moon with different ideas. While rituals and symbols may differ from culture to culture, ...