Eleni Philippou

December 21 is not just the shortest day of the year. It is also the Short Film Day that is celebrated across the world. The day originated in France in 2012 celebrating ...

It is officially Christmas weekend of and with the big day falling on a Monday this year, it is a long one too! The streets are bound to be packed ...

This month has it all: markets, concerts, ballets, plays, parties, workshops. There is something to be enjoyed, something to watch or participate in all around the island. Nicosia is bursting ...

A thrilling collaboration is coming to shake the island’s music nightlife as iconic Cypriot singer Michalis Tterlikkas is set to join forces with jazz rockers Fuzz Bus. The show ...

This time of the year, it is party time galore! Bars, restaurants and event venues put on their best of the best to offer nights of fun and boogie. This ...

Calling all chocolate lovers! This is a mouth-watering event not to miss. Thinker Maker Space of CYENS in Nicosia will turn into a Chocolate Lab this Thursday, oozing chocolate creations ...

As Nicosia pitches itself as a cultural centre, ELENI PHILIPPOU looks at what is coming to the stage next In the heart of Nicosia, a cultural metamorphosis is underway. One ...

Before the year ends, there is a plethora of exhibitions to enjoy all around the island. Group showcases, Christmas-centered and solo exhibitions are ongoing in the last two weeks of ...

Following the great success of her sold-out shows in Athens, Nefeli Megg is coming to Cyprus for the first time. Collaborating with Motion Comedy, she will present two comic monologues ...

An exhibition opening in the capital city this Saturday marks the historical post-life union of two friends and important artists who paved the way for the arts in Cyprus. Glyn ...

Charismatic young pianist to bring classic sounds of the season finds ELENI PHILIPPOU A festive concert of popular classical music and young talent will take over the Pattihio Municipal Theatre ...

Part of Rialto Theatre’s December agenda is the dance performance Say Yes! Again and Again which explores the many layers of identity and gender in a playful and empowering ...

Here to spread more festive joy is another Christmas market; in Larnaca with street food at its core and running for 10 days bringing DJs, live acts, over 100 artists filled with ...

Today, in the heart of Nicosia, the Cultural Centre of the Bank of Cyprus will come alive with the melodies of the Smyrnaic Echo ensemble. An evening performance will take ...

With the first Nicosia Christmas village operating this year, the heart of the capital city has come to life. Twinkling lights and cheery festive music surround the streets of Laiki ...

As the holiday season unfolds, the spirit of Christmas continues to spread throughout the landscapes of Cyprus. City centres and rural locations host festive events celebrating not only the holiday ...

Opening this weekend in Nicosia, is a collaborative audio-visual performance installation piece by the interdisciplinary research group Space of Tapes. Five artists from Cyprus, Greece and Spain are involved in ...

Christmas has officially arrived. Everywhere you look you’ll find festive decorations and events and this weekend there will be plenty to do to get into the holiday spirit. Besides ...

There’s plenty to look forward to this weekend as Nicosia will burst with festive events including one that brings together arts and crafts, good food and good music. Since ...

This Sunday, a creative guided walk will be held in Aglantzia, Nicosia by two local artists. Curator and art theorist Evagoras Vanezis will join forces with the visual artist PASHIAS ...

It certainly is the season for a bowl of hot soup and there is no better time to host a festival dedicated to it. Aradippou will host the Soup Fest ...

Is it really the Christmas period without a performance of a beloved festive fairy tale? For years, decades and centuries even, The Nutcracker has been performed worldwide in theatre halls, ...

Among the markets, the parties, and the ballets, there are also plenty of live music performances. From classical music to experimental soul and funky blues, the music events of the ...

André Rieu’s Christmas events are anticipated by many around the globe. A grand orchestra playing the season’s classical tunes, a stunning stage decorated in the festive spirit and ...