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February 23 is Green Monday

Green, or Clean, Monday (in Greek known as Kathara Deftera) is the first day of Lent for Orthodox Christians. Lent

Every year in Cyprus and Greece, the air fills with the smell of grilled meat as families and friends gather

On 22 December 2025, the Director of the Press and Information Office (GTP), Ms Aliki Stylianou, presented the GTP’s new

Monday, January 6 is a public holiday for Epiphany Day. Government offices and many stores will be closed. Caritas Cyprus

New Year’s Day, celebrated on January 1st and known in Greek as Πρωτοχρονιά, is a public holiday in Cyprus and

December 26th, known as Boxing Day or Δεύτερη μέρα Χριστουγέννων, is observed in Cyprus as a public holiday following Christmas

Christmas Day, celebrated on December 25th, is one of the most significant Christian holidays in Cyprus. It marks the birth

On Saturday, October 11, the Nicosia Municipal Theatre will open its doors to an extraordinary evening dedicated to cultural diversity,

The Nicosia International Festival 2025 is expanding its horizons with a brand-new addition: the Bicycle Film Festival, coming to Cyprus

This September, Nicosia and Limassol will host Laou Laou – Open Streets, two special car-free days where neighbourhoods are transformed into