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Artist Andreas Loizou New

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Artist Andreas Loizou New

Andreas Loizou (also known as: New), a contemporary Cypriot artist painting mainly with oil on canvas, opens up about his work. During the interview he sits among his works of art …

The Unknown Queens of Cyprus!

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The Unknown Queens of Cyprus!

The name Rigena is medieval and means queen as I mentioned in Rigena's article. This name was created during the Frankish countries (1192-1489). During the Frankish countries Cypru…

King Peter I

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King Peter I

King Peter I (October 9, 1328 - January 17, 1369) was the king of Cyprus for a decade, from 1359 until his death in 1369, died at age 40. Peter I was one of the most competent king…

Epitafios Mikis Theodorakis

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Epitafios Mikis Theodorakis

Those of us who live in the “Kokkinohoria” of Eastern Cyprus are blessed to have the Municipal Choir of Deryneia in close proximity to us – A dynamic choir led by a dynamic and ene…

2nd OMOY Festival

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2nd OMOY Festival

On the axis of nature, culture, tradition the "OMOY Festival" was established in the picturesque community of Omodos. At the initiative of Mrs Maria Camberi, the tradition of the v…

Vrysi ton Pegiotisson (Pegiotisson Fountain)

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Vrysi ton Pegiotisson (Pegiotisson Fountain)

“Vrysi ton Pegiotisson” is the name of a unique attraction in the village of Pegeia in Pafos which is actually a fountain. Centuries ago, some shepherds discovered a hill which was…