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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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318 new cases through PCR tests announced on Tuesday
The Health Ministry announced 318 new Coronavirus cases out of 3,233 PCR tests on Tuesday 1 December and another 153 out of 7,729 rapid...
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Eight confirmed COVID-19 cases at Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital
Eight confirmed COVID-19 cases have been found at the Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital, five of which are residents and three staff.
This became known when a...
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Citizens’ Teleservice Center on COVID-19
The Deputy Ministry of Digital Policy announced the operation of the Citizens’ Teleservice Center on issues regarding COVID-19.
According to the relevant announcement, the center...
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Queen awards Sistema Cyprus volunteers
Her Majesty the Queen joined a video call this week with three winners of the Commonwealth Points of Light award, to celebrate their achievements...
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Cypriot elected President of the European Association of Data Protection Professionals
Cypriot lawyer Maria Raphael has been elected as President of the European Association of Data Protection Professionals (EADPP), in the framework of the EADPP genaral assembly that took place...
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...
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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...
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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...