“Emerging Aphrodite” concert in Paphos is a celebration of myth and music with Marlia Coeur at the Sanctuary of Aphrodite in Kouklia. Join the enchanting evening on May 16 to experience Cypriot folk songs and original compositions in a unique fusion under the stars.
The AG Leventis Gallery is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special theatrical event on May 17, coinciding with International Museum Day, featuring performances inspired by artists like Rothko and Picasso. Additional activities include musical events and arttechnology showcases, offering visitors a fusion of visual and performing arts.
Attendees at this year’s Fengaros Festival in Kato Drys can expect a diverse musical lineup with over 60 acts on four stages, featuring artists like Alice Phoebe Lou and Anser. The event will also offer experimental sounds in the CUPRA Museum, a lively Beer Garden, food stands, cocktail bars, and camping facilities. Tickets for the festival will go on sale starting May 25.
‘eKofini’, a digital price observatory in Cyprus, offers consumers transparency by showcasing average selling prices for locally produced fruits and vegetables, empowering them to make informed purchasing decisions. The platform, launched by the Ministry of Agriculture, provides a public window into price data from producers and retailers, highlighting market variations and ensuring fair pricing for all.
Cyprus has celebrated two decades of EU membership by making significant strides in agriculture and environment, adopting EU directives to enhance competitiveness and protection. The country has improved sustainable farming, promoted organic practices, conserved water, protected species, diversified agriculture, and utilized renewable energy, resulting in balanced economic growth and ecological preservation.
Recent proposals to support EU agriculture include raising the state aid de minimis threshold to €50,000 per enterprise and endorsing the European Commission’s agricultural proposals to boost production and income. Discussions at the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Luxembourg also focused on simplifying the Common Agricultural Policy, extending state aid support, and establishing crisis response tools to address climate change impacts.
This weekend in Cyprus promises a feast for the senses with events like the Fork Food Market in Nicosia and the Street Life Festival in Limassol. From international cuisines and street art to film screenings and local markets, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The Audit Office has criticized the inaction towards illegal livestock farms, highlighting their environmental impact and public health risks. Specifically, farms operating without permits in protected areas like the Chanoutaris Cliffs in Paphos pose threats to ecological balance and product safety, calling for immediate regulatory enforcement to address these issues and protect public wellbeing.
The Municipal Art Gallery of Larnaca – Christoforou Collection is a new cultural gem in the heart of Larnaca, showcasing Greek paintings and engravings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Generously donated by Charalambos and Maria Christoforou, this historic building will serve as a hub for culture and creativity, enriching the city’s cultural landscape and attracting art enthusiasts from near and far.
‘Dear Cyprus’ at Bairro Studio in Nicosia and ‘THERELIEFS’ at Pylon Art & Culture in Limassol showcase contemporary art exploring Cyprus’s culture and changing times, respectively. From April to June, visitors can engage with unique narratives through the works of 31 artists and a collaborative piece by artist Elina Ioannou and writer Louiza Papaloizou.
