The Archaeology Award 2011 was presented this year to Prof. Vassos Karageorghis for his significant contribution to Cypriot archaeology for over 50 years, in an official ceremony on November 3 at Famagusta Gate Cultural Centre, Nicosia, under the auspices of the Ministry of Communications and Works. The Archaeology Award was established by the Council of [...]
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Britain: We Unequivocally Support the Rights of Cyprus to its EEZ
British Foreign Secretary William Hague has said that his country supports fully and unequivocally the rights of Cyprus to its EEZ. He further noted that Britain welcomes the talks that have taken place recently under the auspices of the UN Secretary General and looks forward to further progress in those talks. The remarks were made [...]
Paul Lambis Talks About New Autobiography ‘Where is Home?’
Paul Lambis is a South African born Cypriot who emigrated to Cyprus in 2002. Besides being a very entertaining and likable guy, he is also a novelist and writes various short articles for a popular magazine in Cyprus. Here’s what he had to say about his life growing up in South Africa and his new [...]
Pissarides: Greek Decision to Hold a Referendum Detrimental for Eurozone
Cypriot Nobel economics laureate Christopher Pissarides has said that Greece decision to hold a referendum on its latest rescue plan will prove to be detrimental for the eurozone. Speaking from London, Pissarides said the new developments created after the Greek government’s decision are much more worrisome for Cyprus’ banking system due to the uncertainty concerning [...]
Cyprus Department of Antiquities Reveals Proto-Byzantine Monument at Akrotiri Peninsula
The Department of Antiquities in Cyprus has revealed a monument of the proto-byzantine period after year long excavations at the site of Katalymmata ton Plakoton at the Akrotiri peninsula under the directions of the Senior Archaeological officer of the Department, Dr Eleni Procopiou. The excavations begun in 2007, uncovering a peculiar narthex-martyrion forming a T-shape [...]
”Politiki Kouzina” Wins First Prize at Balkan Festival in Gastronomy and Filming
The film “Politiki Kouzina” still captivates its audience today after its initial release nine years ago. The film was honored with the title of best film at the Balkan Festival in Gastronomy and Filming, which took place in Albania from August 29 to September 4. During the festival, many films from Albania, Bosnia- Herzegovina, Croatia, [...]
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05 / 23 New Bridge Between Turkey and Greece
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05 / 23 Post-Byzantine Art At Budapest University
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05 / 23 EU Withdraws Ban On Olive Oil Bottles
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05 / 23 Georges Moustaki Dies at 79
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05 / 22 Greek Participation in Vienna’s Long Night of Churches
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08 / 04 Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan Reportedly Claims Olympic Flame is Turkish
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01 / 24 Intercultural Association Macedonia Cuts Vasilopita
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07 / 28 IOC President Jacques Rogge Calls London Home of The Olympics; Forgets Greece
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05 / 03 Skopje: Streets Renamed With Ancient Greek Names
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05 / 22 Philip II of Macedonia Statue in Skopje Defies NATO
