But spending is more than keeping pace, up €5bn on the same period last year, according to new Exchequer figures published by the Department of Finance.Most reassuring to the Government will be the bounce-back in corporation tax, an increasingly important source of revenue for the Exchequer. Some €3.6bn was collected in May, up €0.8bn or … Read more
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.
The Industrial Production Index in Cyprus increased by 3.4% in March 2024 compared to March 2023. The manufacturing sector experienced a rise of 2.7%, with the water supply and materials recovery sector showing a significant surge of 23.3%. The manufacture of furniture and repair/installation of machinery and equipment rose by 11.9%. Conversely, the manufacture of paper and paper products and printing decreased by 8.9%.
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.
The Follow the Music project in Larnaca involves secret concerts in different locations, with the exact spot only revealed to registered participants two hours before the event. This Friday, a concert featuring music group Nabuma and DJ El Pablo Rojo will take place in Lefkara village, offering a mix of electronic music and alternative soul R&B.
The Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is excited to have pianist Anna Fedorova on stage, known for her emotional connection with listeners and technical security. She will perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano concerto no. 1, showcasing virtuosity and lyricism. The evening also includes Dvořák’s Symphony no. 8 conducted by Charles Olivieri-Munroe, promising a captivating experience for the audience. Tickets are available for the concerts in Nicosia and Limassol, with concession prices for students, soldiers, pensioners, and families, as well as free entrance for people with disabilities.
An upcoming performance in Nicosia titled ‘How Do You Like Your Pink?’ challenges stereotypes and social roles related to the female existence in today’s society. The performance explores conditioning and grooming women go through from childhood to adulthood, touching on personal, collective archives, gender-based violence, and contemporary literature and music. The four performers on stage, each in a different decade and phase in their life, weave together personal experiences with references to classical fairy tales, social stereotypes, and phenomena.
Serena Williams will host the 2024 ESPYs in July at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
The difficulty level of the essay section in last Monday’s senior high school Greek language and literature exam has sparked criticism from parents’ associations. The controversy is centered around the complexity of the essay topic and the time allotted for completing the entire exam. Loizos Konstantinou, President of the Pancyprian Confederation of Secondary Education Parents, argued for differentiated papers catering to various student abilities and expressed concern about the impact the difficulty could have on students’ final grades. The essay required students to explore the concept of a democratic school using art, and Konstantinou criticized the exam setters on social media. The marking guide for the exam is expected to be released today.
– The 25th edition of the Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival will take place from May 31 to June 23 in Limassol and Nicosia.
– The festival will feature performances by dance groups from Cyprus, Greece, Denmark, Italy, and the Netherlands.