Entertainment

For pop culture lovers, May signals the comeback of a long-standing tradition – the Eurovision Song Contest. On May 17 when the Grand Final is on and every local news channel will ...

Art is alive in Cyprus. A quick look at the events calendar or a walk to its numerous galleries is proof of that. Yet the local art world still has ...

You will not have to look far to find something fun to do this weekend and as the summer months draw closer, more and more events will be added to ...

The charming village of Platres is about to turn into a stage like no other. Nestled in the mountains, this open-air mini theatre festival is all about celebrating Shakespeare — but ...

There’s something about shopping with a young teenager that works up an appetite you didn’t know you had. After a few hours of hopping between stores with my ...

Switzerland will host the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time since 1989 next week, amid familiar political criticism over LGBTQ+ rights and the participation of Israel. The European Broadcasting Union (...

The Blazing Dish Towels of Camille and Nikita: A Textile Art Explosion Between Kitsch, Pop Culture and Visual Alchemy. This is the title of an exhibition opening this week in ...

After a powerful and warmly received premiere in January, the performance Never Just I returns to a more intimate setting at Sinergeio Performing Arts Centre on Friday and Saturday inviting ...

We are blessed with enjoying a Mediterranean diet in Cyprus but how much do we really understand about it? An upcoming workshop on May 18, dives into one of the pillars ...

‘What would you write if you had to write your obituary? Today, right now.’ Avid readers of this column (I’ve always wanted to write this, but don’t worry; ...

Theatrical performances in public spaces? Yes, please. That is what is coming up this week in Larnaca as part of the Women’s Narratives event series. On the occasion of ...

Street food in the gardens. It is happening again. After its season opening event last month, Fork Food market has made its comeback and is ready to set in motion ...

Finding an audience is by far the hardest thing a film can achieve these days. There is a deluge of content on TV and cinema and breaking through the clutter, ...

Foodies, families and culture lovers will rejoice at this new festival by the sea. The first Chef’s Kiss Food Festival is not just about tasting delicious recipes and meeting ...

Brazilian police said on Sunday that they had thwarted a bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga’s historic concert that drew over 2 million people to Copacabana Beach in Rio de ...

Hello May, hello spring festivals. Over a dozen festivals are about to pop up and add colour and life to every corner of the island. Here are some not to ...

A site-specific exhibition opens in Platres this May as Maria Loizidou presents her newest artistic work. Newcomers invites viewers into a place where the conventional perception of time is replaced ...

In a celebration of Cyprus’s agricultural heritage, farming organisations PEK, EKA, Panagrotikos, and Euroagrotikos will host an event on Sunday, May 4 at the Community Bank of Cypriot Traditional Seeds ...

A unique musical experience arrives in Limassol soon blending Cypriot musical tradition with contemporary elements, celebrating the island’s cultural heritage while exploring its evolving artistic identity. The 30-member all-female ...

Did you know what makes an excellent plant fertilizer? Corpses, apparently. Elmer, an assassin leading a generally mundane life as a gardener, knows all about it. In the Netflix show ...

The Cyprus International Theatre Festival (CITF) is entering its final phase, preparing for its May line-up, while continuing its commitment to introduce the theatre-loving public of Cyprus—and beyond—to ...

It is that time of the year again – to stroll through Lania’s cobbled lanes and take part in crafty and traditional activities. Lania is a journey back in time, ...

A day of free workshops, fun activities and environmental events is coming up on Saturday as the Akrotiri Spring Festival returns. Held at Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre as part of ...

Spring markets, outdoor festivals, music performances and workshops are on the agenda this weekend. Here’s what’s on this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Nicosia will be filled with pop-up ...