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Irish diaspora all over the world celebrates St Patrick’s Day on March 17
Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, "the Day of the Festival of Patrick"), is a cultural and...
Gujarat Day, Holi and Indian Food Festival in Nicosia
High Commission of India, Nicosia invites everybody to attend the celebrations on the occasion of the Gujarat Day*, Indian Colour Festival - Holi along...
6 Limassol – Lossamil 6: art exhibition in Nicosia
After 35 years of creative work in Germany and America, Klaudios presents part of his work in Nicosia at the Gloria Gallery from February...
Aphrodite’s rock: place where the legend was born
A Cyprus' must-see Petra tou Romiou which means "Rock of the "Roman" - that is East Roman or Byzantine as Byzantines referred to themselves...
Cartoon Workshop: Learn to draw with Gilbert Simon!
Cartoon Workshop: Learn to draw ASTERIX & OBELIX with Gilbert Simon, creator of the Limited Edition 35th album Cover of Asterix & the Picts,...
Lefkaritika: Venetian Heritage of Cyprus
Lefkaritika or Lefkara Lace is a handmade lace from Pano Lefkara Cyprus. Notable characteristics are the hemstitch, satin stitch fillings, needlepoint edgings, white, brown,...
Diabetes Management and Control Workshop at Londa Hotel
There is a lot of conflicting and often confusing information regarding diabetes and related issues but it is a fact that 1 in 10...
Language Exchange Meeting in Limassol
Welcome to the free Limassol Language Exchange Meeting. A group of people meeting every month to exchange languages while having a drink or coffee....
Limassol Castle: the city’s first cathedral
The medieval Limassol Castle is situated near the old harbour in the heart of the historical centre of the city of Limassol. The castle...
On the floor: artistic performance at Leventis Gallery
Live performance by visual artist PASHIAS and poet Daphne Nikita in conversation with works from the artistic practice of Michael Michaeledes.
On the occasion of...
Piano Recital by Tatiana Stupak at Rialto
The classical pianist Tatiana Stupak, in a departure from her usual concerts, is to play a full piano solo recital on Thursday, January 30...
Paint & Wine: discover your inner artist!
Are you ready for a new experience? Painting in Paint & Wine is a great way to have fun and meet new friends. Relax...
Paralimni: a hidden gem of Cyprus
Paralimni is a town within the Famagusta District of Cyprus, situated slightly inland from the island's east coast. Since the Turkish invasion in 1974...
Larnaca Castle: from fortress to garrison, prison and museum
Larnaca Castle is located on the southern point of the coastal avenue known as “Foinikoudes" (palm trees). It was constructed to defend the southern...
Choirokoitia: exploring Neolithic settlement
Photo Cyprus Alive
Choirocoitia is known as one of the most important and best preserved prehistoric sites of the eastern Mediterranean dating from the Neolithic...
Venetian Walls of Nicosia
The Venetian Walls are a series of defensive walls which surround the capital city of Nicosia in Cyprus. The first city walls were built...
China Spring Festival Show at Strovolos Theatre
The Embassy of The People’s Republic of China in Cyprus, proudly presents the Chinese Spring Festival on Thursday, January 16 at Strovolos Municipal Theatre....
Landmarks of Paphos
Paphos Castle, originally a Byzantine fort built to protect the harbour, stands by the harbour. It was rebuilt by the Lusignans in the 13th...
Coppelia – Royal Ballet in Limassol
Charming and funny, Coppélia tells a story of love, mischief and mechanical dolls. A classic of The Royal Ballet’s repertory, the ballet was choreographed...
Hambis Municipal Museum of Printmaking
The Hambis Municipal Museum of Printmaking in Nicosia opened its doors to the public in December 2019 and is the second such museum in...
Buy a Book – Save a Stray
P.A.W.S. (Protecting Animals Without Shelter) organizes the biggest book bazaar at Sweet-h-Art Cafe (next to Hamam, opposite the Mosque parking) on Saturday and Sunday...
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Partly cloudy on Wednesday with local rain, isolated thunderstorms
Partly cloudy on Wednesday with local rain and isolated thunderstorms as well as light snowfall in high mountains.
Winds will initially be light to moderate,...
Local
Coronavirus: 109 new cases, two deaths on Tuesday
The Health Ministry on Tuesday announced the death of two people in Cyprus due to Covid-19.
This raises the Mediterranean island’s death toll from the...
Local
Health Minister to announce process of covid measures relaxation on Wednesday
Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou on Wednesday will announce the way the strict coronavirus measures now in effect in Cyprus will be gradually relaxed after...
World
Scientists in Greece find 20 million year-old petrified tree
Greek scientists on the volcanic island of Lesbos say they have found a rare fossilized tree whose branches and roots are still intact after...
World
Turkey bans parties at ski resorts after Covid curfew backlash
Turkey has banned music and parties at ski resorts after footage of crowded party scenes provoked anger in a country which has endured two months...
Taste
Local Food
Squash soup
Ingredients:
1 kg pumpkin, cut into small cubes, approximately 5 cups
2 medium (400g) sweet potatoes, cut into cubes, approximately 2 ½ cups
1 chopped leek, only...
Local Food
Mezedes
No visit to Cyprus is complete without enjoying the traditional meal of many small dishes known as ‘meze’.
This large feast, which has been a...
Local Food
Prawns with fried cheese, barley shaped pasta
Put the barley shaped pasta into a small pan with salted water, bring to a boil and when tender, drain. Peal the prawns leaving...
Local Food
Salmon and shrimp sheftalies
Mix all ingredients for tabbouli in a bowl and keep to one side so flavours can combine.
Prepare the sheftalies: wash and soak the casing...