Italy with two distinct choreographic works at Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival

Italy with two distinct choreographic works at Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival

The Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival is back with seven unique performances at the Rialto Theatre and Nicosia Municipal Theatre. Italy’s performances include “AMAE” exploring co-dependency in relationships and “Save the Last Dance for Me” reviving the Polka Chinata dance tradition. Ticket prices are €8, with free admission for students, soldiers, pensioners, and professional dancers. Free transportation is available from Nicosia to Limassol for certain performances.

CFA Society Cyprus Forum examines global economic outlook

CFA Society Cyprus Forum examines global economic outlook

The CFA Society Cyprus organized an annual economic forum where the main topics of discussion were the financial outlook for the global economy and markets, as well as the key principles of financial forecasting. President Andreas Cleanthous highlighted the importance of financial forecasting in the investment process during the event.

Lympia Summer 2024 kicks off

Lympia Summer 2024 kicks off

Lympia Summer 2024 Festival will host live music concerts by Greek and Cypriot artists from May 31 to September at Lympia Municipal Theatre in Nicosia.

The End – part 2 at the Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival

The End – part 2 at the Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival

The Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival is featuring seven unique performances at the Rialto Theatre, including “The End – part 2” by choreographer Arno Schuitemaker. The performance explores themes of togetherness, connection, and solidarity, blurring the line between seeing and being seen. It features three performers who expose different sides of themselves while breaking physical boundaries.

Cyprus contemporary festival returns

Cyprus contemporary festival returns

The Contemporary Dance Festival in Cyprus will feature seven performances in Limassol and two in Nicosia from May 31 to June 23. The festival collaborates with the Cyprus New Movement of Dance to host a workshop on physical theatre exploration led by choreographers Eliana and Borna on June 17.

Cyprus, ’ festival scene comes alive this June

Cyprus, ’ festival scene comes alive this June

Fact: Cyprus will have a vibrant cultural scene this summer with events such as the Cyprus International Accordion Festival, Vegan Fam Flavours, Cyprus Pride March, Cyprus Fashion Film Festival, MBS Wellbeing Day Festival, Lavender Festival, Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival, Summer Jazz Project, and Paphos International Film Festival.

Strovolos lauded for boost to gender equality

Strovolos lauded for boost to gender equality

Gender equality commissioner Josie Christooulou praised the Strovolos municipality for the progress it has made to boost gender equality. The municipality completed four out of five actions set out in an annual action plan for gender equality, including providing facilities such as a breastfeeding and pumping room for new mothers. Strovolos mayor Andreas Papacharalambous emphasized that the breastfeeding and pumping room is accessible to new mothers who work for the municipality or are visiting the building for another reason. The ultimate goal is to change attitudes and promote a more inclusive and humane treatment of all individuals. Gender equality is a government priority that affects daily lives.

Almost too many events to choose from this weekend

Almost too many events to choose from this weekend

Fact: Nicosia will host several festivals this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including the On Bodies Fest and the 3rd Femme Fest.

Cyprus Symphony Orchestra plans new exciting series of concerts

Cyprus Symphony Orchestra plans new exciting series of concerts

The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra has exciting concerts lined up for the final two months of their artistic season. The orchestra’s concerts in April 2024 were sold out, and they are now preparing for their May and June concerts before a brief summer break.

Old GSP stadium area project to be finished in autumn

Old GSP stadium area project to be finished in autumn

The project to renovate the area of the old GSP stadium in Nicosia will be completed in the autumn. The project costs around €20 million and will add to the large pedestrian area on the southwestern side of the walled city, functioning as a “green lung”.