Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou emphasized the ministry’s commitment to supporting all forms of art and professionals in their fields during the presentation of the book ‘Aspelia Naturalis’ by Silvio Augusto Rusmigo. The event took place at the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia.
The archaeological site at the Paphos gate on the western edge of Nicosia’s walled city is now open for visitors. Excavations in the area uncovered the founding of the Arab Ahmet aqueduct, completing another mosaic in the history of the area. The importance of promoting places such as Nicosia’s Venetian walls is emphasized for the preservation of the capital’s cultural identity. The preservation of cultural heritage is a collective responsibility and long-term fight that concerns everyone.
New cultural routes in the Famagusta district are being planned by the deputy ministries of culture and tourism, focusing on remote monuments or those unknown to the general public. There have been important archaeological finds in the last two decades, including ancient rock-hewn tombs and a shrine, adding to the rich Byzantine tradition of the region.
Margaritis Schinas, the Vice-President of the European Commission for the promotion of the European Way of Life, will visit Cyprus next Friday. During his visit, he will participate in an inter-ministerial meeting with several Cypriot ministers, including Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou, Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis, Deputy Social Welfare Minister Marilena Evangelou, and Deputy Culture Minister Vassiliki Kassianidou. Schinas is also scheduled to deliver a speech at the University of Nicosia on democracy and the European elections, meet with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Annita Demetriou, and meet with members of the management board of the Cyprus Cancer Research Institute. The debate at the University of Nicosia will be open to the public and will take place at the UNESCO Amphitheatre, where Schinas will discuss various issues including migration, security, education, equality, diversity, culture, sport, and the commission’s dialogue with religious organizations.
The federation of theatre institutions is calling for the resignation of the deputy minister of culture and her permanent secretary. They claim that the Thymeli 2024 funding scheme has been destructive to the arts and has led to the suspension of activities by the oldest theatre groups in Cyprus. The federation has written to the president but has not received a response. The deputy ministry has stated that they understand the need for more support for the theatre sector and are working towards it. The ministry has allocated an increased amount of funding for professional theatrical productions in the first half of next year.
The federation of theatre institutions is calling for the resignation of the deputy minister of culture and her permanent secretary due to the negative impact of the Thymeli 2024 funding scheme on the arts. The federation warns that theaters are at risk of closing and artists will be left homeless. The deputy ministry plans to put the funding issues to public consultation in February. The ministry claims to be working towards supporting the theater sector with the resources available. The federation had previously warned that the funding scheme would be destructive for the theater community. The ministry states that there has been a 15% increase in funding for professional theatrical productions compared to the previous year.
The federation of theatre institutions is calling for the resignation of the deputy minister of culture and her permanent secretary due to issues with the Thymeli 2024 funding scheme. The federation warns that theaters are at risk of closing and artists will be left homeless. The deputy ministry plans to put the funding issues to public consultation in February. The ministry claims to be working towards supporting the theater sector with the resources available. The federation had previously warned that the funding plan would be destructive, but the ministry implemented it anyway. The ministry states that there has been a 15% increase in funding for professional theatrical productions for the first half of next year compared to the corresponding period in 2023.