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On This Day: Sun Yat-sen, father of modern China, died in 1925

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On This Day: Sun Yat-sen, father of modern China, died in 1925

– Sun Yat-sen, the Chinese revolutionary leader and first provisional president of modern China, died in 1925.
– German troops invaded Austria in 1938.
– Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic joined NATO in 1999, becoming the first former Soviet bloc members to do so.
– American-born violinist and music teacher Yehudi Menuhin died in Berlin in 1999.
– Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic was assassinated in 2003.
– In 2005, a Russian sportsman attempted to set a record by staying in cold water for 60 minutes.
– China accepted the resignation of Hong Kong’s chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, in 2005.
– Bernard Madoff pleaded guilty to the largest fraud in Wall Street history in 2009.
– Radiation levels were checked near Fukushima after an explosion and radiation leak at a nuclear power plant in 2011.
– Researchers claimed to have found a hidden Da Vinci masterpiece in 2012.
– A fatal gas explosion occurred in New York’s Harlem neighborhood in 2014.

Haitian PM tenders resignation after Jamaica talks

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Haitian PM tenders resignation after Jamaica talks

Ariel Henry, Haiti’s unelected prime minister since the 2021 assassination of the last president, announced he will step down after a transition council and a temporary replacement are appointed. Under his administration, armed gangs expanded their wealth, influence, and territory, leading Henry to seek support from Kenya for a UN-backed security mission. His trip coincided with an escalation in conflict, leaving him stranded in Puerto Rico. Henry’s resignation was decided on Friday, and he will be replaced by a presidential council consisting of two observers and seven voting members from various sectors. Haiti has been without elected representatives since early 2023, and the next elections will be the first since 2016. The U.S. has pledged an additional 0 million to the international force to help fight gangs in Haiti, bringing its total pledge to 0 million. Gang violence has led to a humanitarian crisis, with over 362,000 people internally displaced and thousands killed since 2021. Gang leader Jimmy “Barbeque” Cherizier has called for a “bloody revolution” and criticized the current system as an apartheid system.

Punk Patrick’s Day @ Yalla

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Punk Patrick’s Day @ Yalla

Nicosia’s new collective social space, Yalla, is hosting a St Patrick’s Day celebration with Celtic punk on March 15, from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., at Perikleous 16, 1010, Nicosia. The event will feature Celtic Punk music, Irish cocktails, a coffee stout from Crossline Brewing, and veggie shepherd’s pie.

Legendary singer Tom Jones coming to Cyprus this summer

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Legendary singer Tom Jones coming to Cyprus this summer

– Tom Jones will perform in Larnaca Marina, Cyprus, on July 18 as part of his “Ages & Stages” Tour 2024.
– The concert will feature hits from his career.
– Tom Jones has sold over 100 million records, has 36 Top 40 hits, and has won multiple Grammys and the Music Industry Trust Award.
– The “Ages & Stages” tour will cover various aspects of Jones’ musical career.
– Ticket prices for the concert range from 85€ to 240€, with VIP options available.
– Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.cy.

Jazz, blues and movie soundtracks in Paphos

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Jazz, blues and movie soundtracks in Paphos

Two live music performances will take place at Technopolis 20 in Paphos, featuring music from movies, tributes to Greek composers, and jazz pieces. The Sung Mellow band, consisting of Lefteris Moumtzis, Ermis Michail, and Andreas Panteli, will perform jazz ballads, blues, and folk music on March 14 at 8pm. Kyriaki Steliou will present a performance dedicated to movie soundtracks and a tribute to Greek composer Manos Hadjidakis on March 21 at 8pm.

A soap opera of sport

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A soap opera of sport

The Netflix show “Drive to Survive” has significantly contributed to the rising popularity of Formula One, attracting millions of viewers since its launch in 2019. The series, which documents the behind-the-scenes of the Formula One season, has been credited with lowering the average age of Formula One TV viewers from 44 to 32. This shift is highly valued by commercial brands and broadcasters concerned about attracting a Gen Z audience. The success of “Drive to Survive” has inspired other sports to create similar behind-the-scenes series on Netflix, including golf, tennis, and rugby union. The show has benefited from the support of Liberty Media, which took over Formula One in 2017 and saw the series as an opportunity to reach beyond the traditional motorsports audience. “Drive to Survive” has made the sport more attractive by highlighting the human stories, rivalries, and personal narratives of drivers and teams.

Classical music for old and young

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Classical music for old and young

The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is presenting two concerts in March: a family concert featuring “Peter and the Wolf” on March 22 in Nicosia and a concert dedicated to French romantic composers on March 28 in Nicosia and March 29 in Limassol. “Peter and the Wolf” is composed by Sergei Prokofiev and will be conducted by Francis Nectarios Guy with narration by Petros Georkadjis. The French romantic composers’ concert will be conducted by Patrick Gallois, featuring principal flute soloist Vincent Lucas, and will include works by Gabriel Fauré, Jacques Ibert, and Camille Saint-Saëns.

Carnival: it must be time to party

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Carnival: it must be time to party

Cyprus is celebrating carnival season with various events across the island, including the big Limassol parade. Celebrations began with Tsiknopempti in Limassol, and the Lanitis Carob Mill is hosting parties and live performances until Saturday. The Nostalgia x Time Surfers Carnival Party, featuring 70s to 00s music, will take place at Kiklos Live in Limassol. Nicosia and Larnaca are also participating in the festivities with their own events. The Monte Caputo in Limassol will host the Kitsch Party – Carnival 2024, and ETKO in Limassol will have a two-day multicultural party next weekend.

Books and music in Paphos

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Books and music in Paphos

On March 11, Technopolis 20 in Paphos will host two events. The first event is a book presentation by June Megennis, titled “Tears and Symphony – a Musical Journey,” starting at 6pm. The book discusses Megennis’ experiences within major European operatic and musical organizations from 1964 to 2006, including the London Opera Centre, the Royal Opera House, and the Chamber Orchestra Europe. The second event is a concert by the Fluboe Trio, consisting of Klaus Storm, Florian Rabe, and Agnes Tang, at 8pm. They will perform pieces by Telemann, Händel, Scarlatti, Rameau, and Kleinknecht.

Comedy nights in March

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Comedy nights in March

The text discusses the variety of comedy shows available in Cyprus this month, highlighting performances both in Greek and English. The local stand-up comedy scene has grown, attracting both local and international comedians. Costa Carastavrakis, a South African-Greek comedian, will perform his show “Desperately Seeking Souvlaki” in Cyprus for the first time, with shows in Nicosia and Limassol. Australian comedian Elena Gabrielle, known for her stories on dating, will return to the island, performing in Larnaca and Limassol alongside local comedian Peter Kypri. Additionally, the Cyprus Comedy Nights featuring Zacharias Zannettou, Hambis, and Pavlos Pavlides will tour various cities, presenting their comedy in Greek.