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Cyprus' opponents in the Nations League

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Cyprus' opponents in the Nations League

The draw for Group C of the next Nations League (2024/25) has been completed, and Cyprus will participate in it. The national team of Cyprus has been drawn into Group 2 of the category and will have Romania, Kosovo, and the winner of the playoff between Lithuania and Gibraltar as opponents. The schedule for the matches is as follows: 1st matchday: September 5-7, 2nd matchday: September 8-10, 3rd matchday: October 10-12, 4th matchday: October 13-15, 5th matchday: November 14-16, 6th matchday: November 17-19.

Big victory for AEL in Kosovo

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Big victory for AEL in Kosovo

In the 4th victory out of 5 games in the Balkan League, Payabl. EKA AEL won against Peja of Kosovo with a score of 94-84. AEL initially trailed 11-2 but took the lead and maintained it throughout the game. The top scorer for AEL was Makuoi with 24 points. There were technical issues and interruptions during the game. AEL will play their next game against Pristina in Kosovo.

Cultural issues on the agenda of the Mayor of Larnaca and the Bulgarian Ambassador

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Cultural issues on the agenda of the Mayor of Larnaca and the Bulgarian Ambassador

The Mayor of Larnaca, Andreas Vyra, and the Ambassador of Bulgaria, Nedelcho Danchev, discussed social and cultural issues related to the Bulgarian community in Cyprus. The meeting also addressed the organization of the 3rd Bulgarian Folklore Assembly "TA Bulgari – Cyprus and Friends – 15 years". The event will take place on October 5th under the auspices of the Vice President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Iliana Yotova, and with the support of the Municipality of Larnaca.

Parnassos tied Anorthosis in the end and kept the lead

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Parnassos tied Anorthosis in the end and kept the lead

In a thrilling match, Parnassos and Sabbianco Anorthosis drew 24-24, keeping their positions in the standings unchanged. The game was competitive from start to finish, with neither team taking a significant lead. Sabbianco Anorthosis had a two-goal advantage before the end, but Parnassos managed to equalize and maintain their unbeaten record this season. The top scorer of the match was Eleftherios Seirekidis from Sabbianco Anorthosis with eight goals, while Hayduk Georgkel Gabriel scored six goals for Parnassos. With the draw, Parnassos remains in first place with 26 points, followed by Sabbianco Anorthosis with 25 points. In the third match, European University defeated ENAV 37-27, bringing their total points to 21. The top scorer for European University was Elias Demertzidis with nine goals, while George Georgallis scored 12 goals for ENAV. In the fourth match, Proodeftikos won 27-23 against AO KN Agia Trimithias, taking the lead in the second group with 12 points, while their opponent has nine points. The first match of the day ended with APOEL winning 35-20 against Mavrommatis Agia Pavlos. APOEL finishes the first group in fourth place with 15 points, while Mavrommatis Agia Pavlos remains without any points. The top scorer for APOEL was Andreas Fotiou with eight goals, the same number as Argiris Petrou from Mavrommatis Agia Pavlos.

The cultural agenda of the weekend

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The cultural agenda of the weekend

Some cultural events to choose from for the first weekend of February include: – The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra presenting the musical story of "Peter and the Wolf" in Limassol. – The play "Her Mother" touring in Paleochori. – An art exhibition titled "Uncomfortable Poses" by artist Michael Slusakowicz at 125 Space in Limassol. – The play "Cleansed" at the THOC New Stage in Nicosia. – The play "Aphrodite in Fur" at the Chora Theater in Nicosia. – The music group "Trio Rondine" performing at Kafenio Prozak. – The comedy play "The Fired" at WhereHaus 612. – The art exhibition "The Iron Circle of Life" by Vaso Thouppou at the Apokalypsis Gallery.

"It reminded me of the match with APOEL"

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"It reminded me of the match with APOEL"

The content of the text is a statement made by the coach of Apollon, Pablo Machin, after a draw with Pafos. The coach mentioned that they played very well and deserved to win. He also stated that they were superior in the first half and defended well in the second half. However, after missing a penalty, they did not react properly and ended up drawing the match. The coach compared the match to a previous game against APOEL where they also lost in the last minutes. He also mentioned that they made changes in the second half to refresh the players and assess the condition of those returning from injury. The coach further commented that Bruno Santos needs more time and they failed to exploit the spaces left by Pafos, making it difficult for them to defend in the ball recovery phase and resulting in conceding a goal.

Reckdal: "We chased them from behind… They deserved to win"

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Reckdal: "We chased them from behind... They deserved to win"

The coach of Omonia, Chetil Rekdal, stated that they deserved to win the match against AEK. He mentioned that AEK was better in the first half and they faced pressure. Omonia had a good start and took the lead, but AEK scored in injury time for a 1-1 draw. Rekdal also acknowledged that AEK deserved to win and that they have work to do. He commented on their second consecutive derby defeat and mentioned the need to find the best position for each player and play like they did against Pafos. He also mentioned the need to change the system due to limited options.

"The mosaics of Kanakaria and their repatriation" in a digital game

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"The mosaics of Kanakaria and their repatriation" in a digital game

Today, from 10:00 to 13:30, an event titled "The mosaics of Kanakaria and their repatriation" will take place at the Ceremony Hall of the Archbishop's Foundation. The event is organized by the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation and the Byzantine Museum of the Foundation, in collaboration with the Open University of Cyprus. The event will feature the presentation of digital games and the results of the Pact4Skills project. The digital game "The mosaics of Kanakaria and their repatriation" was developed as part of the Erasmus+ Pact4Skills program and is available in Greek and English. The game allows players to assume different roles related to the repatriation of looted mosaics. The event will also include presentations on the Pact4Skills project and a visit to the collections of the Foundation. The Pact4Skills project, funded by the European Union, aims to provide skills in cultural management in the digital age. The project involves partners from six countries, including Cyprus, Georgia, France, Greece, Italy, and the Netherlands.

"Six out of nine productions will not take place" says the Federation of Theater Organizations of Cyprus

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"Six out of nine productions will not take place" says the Federation of Theater Organizations of Cyprus

The Federation of Theater Organizations announces that six out of nine productions will not be able to take place this semester due to insufficient funding. The Ministry of Culture provided additional funding of 170,000 euros and increased the budget for operational expenses to 40,000 euros. However, the Federation states that this funding was used as an excuse to avoid making significant changes to the project. The Federation had previously expressed concerns about the project's terms and the potential failure of productions. The Theater ENA also announced its closure due to financial difficulties.