where to watch liveThe Nicosia meet will be exclusively for shotgun events Indian trap and skeet shooters will look for their first medals of the season Picture by Getty ImagesBy Ali Asgar NalwalaIndia’s top shotgun shooters will be gunning for their first medals of the season at the ISSF World Cup 2025 in Nicosia who narrowly missed a medal at Paris 2024 in the mixed skeet event alongside Anant Jeet Singh Naruka will lead India’s charge in the women’s skeet The Nicosia leg will feature 350 athletes from 54 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) Winners in each individual event will secure a spot at the year-end ISSF World Cup Final in Doha Live streaming of the ISSF World Cup 2025 Nicosia will be available on the ISSF YouTube channel There will be no live telecast of the shotgun event on any TV channel in India Trap mixed team (bronze and gold medal match) - 6:30 PM Turkish Cypriots march through north Nicosia in protest at the breakaway government's decision to allow pupils to wear Islamic headscarves in secondary schools Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website When you have experienced the loss of a loved one, you can trust Guilford Funeral Home & The Sullivan Family to guide you through the process of honoring their life. 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International Shooting Sport Federation: Indian skeet shooters had a mixed first day of qualification at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun Stage 3 in Nicosia with Abhay Singh Sekhon in the men’s event returning the best numbers off the six Indians on show going into day two in 14th spot with a tally of 49 (25,24) hits out of 50 targets going into day two in 14th spot with a tally of 49 (25,24) hits out of 50 targets.Eight in the 92-strong men’s field strung perfect rounds of 25 each Olympian and senior pro Mairaj Khan missed a target a round to also be well in contention in the 32nd spot 22) was in 38th spot after the first two rounds were played through the day across the men’s and women’s skeet competitions with two more rounds to be played on Tuesday before the fifth and final round on Wednesday (May 07 The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) had named a 12-member squad for the Nicosia World Cup back in February itself including for both disciplines of Skeet and Trap Mairaj Ahmad Khan in men’s skeet and Maheshwari Chauhan in women’s skeet will lead an otherwise young and inexperienced side at this top international level A total of 350-plus athletes from as many as 54 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) have entered the competition including some of the top names in Shotgun Shooting India’s hopes in men’s skeet will rest upon Abhay Singh Sekhon who will be making his senior World Cup debut who has played four World Cups in the past two years Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS © 2025 Cricket « Back but has likely clinched a spot in the 2026 FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament.  Nicosia FIDE Women's Grand Prix Round 9 Results Prize money and Grand Prix points are shared among players on the same score though the number of games with the black pieces and then the Sonnenborn-Berger tiebreaker (based not only on your results but on the results of your opponents) were used to separate the players Nicosia FIDE Women's Grand Prix Final Standings For the first time in the event all five games were drawn, but it was an action-packed round with only a couple of exceptions. One of those saw Goryachkina play the Berlin Defense against GM Mariya Muzychuk and which gave her a tie for third (fifth after tiebreaks) followed sole and shared first places in her first two Grand Prix events FIDE Women's Grand Prix Standings After Nicosia Goryachkina has played all three of her events, with only Anna Muzychuk, Zhu, and potentially GM Alina Kashlinskaya (if she gets to play two more events though she's currently only scheduled to play in India after her wildcard appearance in Tbilisi) still able to surpass her score It's unlikely more than one player will manage to outscore Goryachkina and there are two spots in the Candidates.  The day's fastest draw, meanwhile, saw Paehtz take a draw by repetition in a position she was in fact winning against IM Divya Deshmukh A win would still have left her in last place Tournament winner Anna Muzychuk clinched her title with a hard-fought draw with the black pieces against GM Harika Dronavalli The final game looked uncomfortable for a while successfully liquidated to a drawn rook endgame That draw meant a great result for Anna, but whether it would be first or second place was dependent on both of the remaining games. Zhu could have taken sole first with a win, and with some brilliantly resourceful play deep in the endgame she almost managed. GM Nana Dzagnidze was up to the defensive task An intense game looked to be winding down to a draw until Zhu unleashed 46.b5! with the idea of going two pawns down to try and win.  Zhu was still only the thinnest of margins away from winning the tournament on tiebreaks, since all that would have required was for Badelka (who had beaten Anna Muzychuk and lost to Zhu) to win her game against IM Stavroula Tsolakidou but after some brilliant attacking play Badelka had mate-in-seven on the board and later her winning advantage slipped away in a tricky endgame So a fantastic round of chess ended with five draws "The last time I shared first place was 13 years ago so this win is indeed very special for me!"  but once again there's not long to wait until the action starts again You can rewatch the broadcast on FIDE's YouTube channel. The games can also be checked out on our dedicated 2025 Nicosia FIDE Women's Grand Prix events page.  The live broadcast was hosted by WGM Anastasiya Karlovich and GM Alik Gershon The 2025 Nicosia FIDE Women's Grand Prix was the fourth of six legs of the 2024-2025 FIDE Women's Grand Prix The 10-player round-robin ran March 15-24 in Nicosia with players also earning Grand Prix points Each of the 20+ players competes in three events; the top two qualify for the 2026 FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament that decides the World Championship challenger Colin McGourty led news at Chess24 from its launch until it merged with Chess.com a decade later he got into chess writing when he set up the website Chess in Translation after previously studying Slavic languages and literature in St A brief but intense downpour over the weekend turned part of Engomi into a fast-moving river raising fresh concerns over Cyprus’ readiness to handle extreme weather Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prountzos didn’t hold back in a video post from the flooded Lefkotheou Avenue where he said just 15 minutes of heavy rainfall was enough to overwhelm the area While municipal crews responded quickly and had taken preventive measures beforehand he said the root of the problem lies elsewhere “This is what happens when flood protection infrastructure is incomplete,” Prountzos said Climate change is making these events stronger and more destructive.” four municipal crews were dispatched during the storm working in coordination with other agencies but made it clear that such reactive efforts aren’t enough Prountzos pointed out that while some flood mitigation projects have been completed in the Nicosia district He urged the government to fast-track long-overdue works in Engomi “What we need are serious flood protection works “And these projects can be funded through the Recovery Fund The mayor didn’t stop at broad calls for action he raised direct questions about longstanding project delays Among them: Why haven’t runoff ponds at the old State Fairgrounds or near the former Nicosia airport been completed Are these delays contributing to the frequent flooding in Engomi and Agios Dometios He also pointed to areas like Heroes Avenue and Grivas Digenis as places that have been waiting decades for proper protection Other vulnerable zones include Skali and Aglantzia where floodwaters reportedly destabilized a rocky slope above residential homes “How many more times do roads like Navarino and Salaminos have to be repaired before we realize that without real flood defences we’re just throwing money at symptoms?” he asked Prountzos also questioned which government body is actually in charge of flood protection saying the overlapping responsibilities between various agencies have led to a bureaucratic mess “People don’t care which agency is supposed to be in charge They care about not waking up to find their homes underwater And that’s a perfectly reasonable expectation.” This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Deriv Cyprus office in Nicosia situated on the 12th floor of the Asteroid building a leading online broker in the financial sector has unveiled plans for a second office in Cyprus marking a significant step in its strategic expansion Situated on the 12th floor of the renowned Asteroid building in Nicosia the new office underscores Deriv’s commitment to revolutionising trading technology while attracting top talent in the industry With a global presence spanning 20 locations and a track record of 25 years Deriv has earned multiple ‘Great Place to Work’ accolades “Cyprus is pivotal to the online 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Deriv has been committed to making online trading accessible to anyone Trusted by over 2.5 million traders worldwide the company offers an expansive range of trade types and boasts over 200 assets across popular markets on award-winning With a workforce of more than 1,400 people globally Deriv has cultivated an environment that celebrates achievements which is reflected in its Platinum accreditation by Investors in People pr@deriv.com May 711:02Shooting | Women's Skeet Final | World Cup Shotgun | Nicosia May 712:32Shooting | Men's Skeet Final | World Cup Shotgun | Nicosia May 1012:32Shooting | Women's Trap Final | World Cup Shotgun | Nicosia Secure your spot now for an experience of lifetime at the Winter Olympic Games in the magical Italy Nicosia FIDE Women's Grand Prix Round 7 Results The results mean that Zhu and Anna Muzychuk swapped roles with Zhu taking a half-point lead while the same three players are in third place Nicosia FIDE Women's Grand Prix Standings After Round 7 GM Elisabeth Paehtz had suffered four losses in Nicosia, so it was perhaps a surprise when GM Aleksandra Goryachkina acquiesced to a lightning-fast 11-move draw by repetition A draw with the black pieces is seldom bad and Goryachkina's unbeaten run in her last of three Grand Prix events leaves her very well-placed to qualify for the 2026 FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament from the series The day's other draw was more predictable, with third-placed GMs Harika Dronavalli and Mariya Muzychuk playing out a solid 28-move draw where both players showed 99.3-percent accuracy scores since the wins were wild and highly significant!  "It’s better to win late than never!" said Badelka whose first win came against the tournament leader The game essentially came down to Anna Muzychuk missing one devastating in-between move that Badelka played instead of taking the knight on d2 is the only way to fight on in a difficult position "the position is just collapsing," as Badelka said Badelka commented: "Maybe she wasn’t really happy with her outcome of the opening so she spent already half an hour and maybe she wanted to simplify things immediately That slip by the leader was pounced on by Zhu though in the middlegame she briefly got a chance to take over Zhu found a wonderful knight maneuver that led to a spectacular win—if Divya hadn't resigned we would have seen underpromotion to a knight to clinch victory The knight had started its journey with 30.Nd1! So Zhu leads her first Grand Prix of the 2024-2025 season Dzagnidze bounced back from a tough loss with a win who has now lost three of her last four games.  with Tsolakidou ultimately going astray by offering up an exchange for one move too many with 18.Bf2? That dramatic round has shaken up the standings Anna Muzychuk has White against Paehtz in round eight You can watch the broadcast on FIDE's YouTube channel. The games can also be checked out on our dedicated 2025 Nicosia FIDE Women's Grand Prix events page.  The 2025 Nicosia FIDE Women's Grand Prix is the fourth of six legs of the 2024-2025 FIDE Women's Grand Prix The 10-player round-robin runs March 15-24 in Nicosia the first-ever MCR2030 training session for Nicosia was held online bringing together more than 40 participants from Nicosia and beyond Organized in collaboration with Nicosia Municipality UNDRR Global Education and Training Institute GETI and UNDRR Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia the session aimed to strengthen urban resilience and disaster risk reduction (DRR) capacities participants were reminded of the importance of DRR and resilience-building when a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck the region The event underscored the urgency of preparing for natural hazards and building robust systems to safeguard communities The training provided participants with practical tools and strategies for developing local action plans A highlight of the session was the exchange of experiences and best practices shared by four MCR2030 Resilience Hubs: Amadora Their inspiring examples not only provided valuable insights but also fostered meaningful connections coupled with the real-time reminder of risk management reinforced the critical role of initiatives like MCR2030 in creating inclusive and resilient cities Nicosia continues to take significant strides in its journey toward urban resilience setting a strong example for other cities in the region and beyond Thank you. If you have 2 minutes, we would benefit from additional feedback (link opens in a new window) Nicosia topped the charts in March with the most expensive property sale in Cyprus a whopping 29.3-million-euro office transaction in the central district of Agioi Omologites the company revealed that the 10 most expensive property sales across the island in March reached a combined €56.5 million Nicosia not only led the pack with the top sale but its overall high-end property activity also outpaced traditional market heavyweight Limassol Limassol was nudged into third place behind Larnaca with each district securing just three of the top 10 biggest sales continuing its steady climb in the high-value real estate sector Zooming out to the 50 biggest transactions of March (10 in every district) with €45.5 million worth of top-tier deals Larnaca followed with €17.4 million (18.8%) just ahead of Limassol’s €16.2 million (17.5%) Paphos saw a notable dip in major property transactions Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox The Nicosia leg of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix is the fourth of six taking place in 2024 and 2025 where they battle for a maximum 130 points and €18,000 ($18,900) with the top two players at the end of the series qualifying for the 2026 FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament that will select the next world championship challenger FIDE Women's Grand Prix 2024-5 Standings Before Nicosia IM Alina Kashlinskaya won the first leg in Tbilisi but did it as a wildcard and is currently not expected to play in more legs of the series Goryachkina then took sole first place in Shymkent, before tying for first place in Monaco with IM Batkhuyag Munguntuul and GM Koneru Humpy Goryachkina will be playing her third and final Grand Prix in Cyprus and knows that another win will guarantee her a spot in the Candidates Tsolakidou is also playing her final event and would gain chances of finishing in the overall top two with a victory Now let's get to the action from round one Nicosia FIDE Women's Grand Prix Round 1 Results Those results mean that Tsolakidou and Zhu took the very early lead Nicosia FIDE Women's Grand Prix Standings After Round 1 As always in the first round of a Grand Prix, players from the same country were paired against each other. In this case that also meant two players from the same family, GMs Anna and Mariya Muzychuk Their clash took a bit longer than might have been expected but it finished in the same way all of their clashes in tournaments that aren't knockouts have finished—as a draw IM Divya Deshmukh vs. GM Harika Dronavalli was the other clash of players from the same country but while their Berlin never sparked into life you couldn't accuse the Indian stars of a lack of fighting spirit—they played the longest game of the day The other draw was the heavyweight clash between Grand Prix leader Goryachkina and GM Nana Dzagnidze While the early skirmishes in the game were sharp it ended up in a drawish four-rook endgame.   The Greek number-one admitted after the game that her time management had been shaky since she spent almost 27 minutes on her 14th move That left her down to two minutes to her opponent's 15 when a critical situation arose "I feel like I got a bit lucky in the end!" Paehtz went after White's c2-pawn (Tsolakidou: "She probably missed that!") was the coldest of cold showers Women's world number-four Lei Tingjie was supposed to play the last three Grand Prix events The 22-year-old is the Chinese number-five which doesn't sound that impressive until you realize she's also the world number-seven on the live rating list after her round-one win "I think it’s a very nice opportunity to play here," she said after the game Zhu took on another 22-year-old late replacement who will be able to play in just two Grand Prix legs so that she's not competing for the FIDE Candidates spots Their clash was an Anti-Berlin where Badelka's 7...Re8! but later she would take full positional control until eventually forcing capitulation with a checkmating attack An impressive start to Zhu's bid to become another in a long line of Chinese women's world champions U gebruikt helaas een verouderde internetbrowser. Voor een optimale ervaring met deze website is het aan te raden om over te stappen naar een modernere verie of installeer Google Chrome Frame Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Russian player defeated Stavroula Tsolakidou in Round 4 All News FIDE News Chess News Top Top Federations Main Page / Search Tournaments Titles Transfers Calculators Download FIDE Circuit Women's Events '24-'25 Open Cycle 2025-2026 Women’s Cycle 2025-2026 Women’s Cycle 2023-2025 All Tournaments Main Events About FIDE Handbook Documents Financial Reports Officials Commissions & Committees Federations Affiliated Organizations Affiliated Members Honourable Dignitaries Chart The fourth leg of the 2024-25 FIDE Women’s Grand Prix kicked off this evening in the magnificent Nicosia Hilton Hotel Under the auspices of the International Chess Federation and Cyprus Chess Federation the event runs from the 14th to the 25th of March and will showcase the skills of ten of the best female players in the world The opening ceremony began at 19:00 with the national anthem of the Republic of Cyprus welcoming everyone to the opening ceremony and highlighted the significance of the tournament Cyprus has become one of the European chess hubs We are delighted with our cooperation with the Cyprus Chess Federation and with our partner who are backing a number of important events all over the world Our mission here is not only to stage a high-level event but to lay a foundation and keep building on the previous work to make chess more popular more accessible and more attractive to everyone.” Furthering their firm commitment to promoting chess in Cyprus initiated his speech thanking the players for their participation and pointing out that it is a great honor to have them here “I believe that the Cyprus role as interconnector of finance and chess will continue to grow This is a country with very welcoming people and with a lot of opportunities to enjoy and also focus on your business.” Turlov wished the players to be really focussed on their games but also have fun during their breaks and He was also very grateful to FIDE for their continued cooperation “I am very thankful to FIDE for our partnership We definitely share the same values and I believe that we will continue this cooperation through some new initiatives such as the International School Federation I really see how prestigious this game is rising all over the world and how more and more people are being involved.” the President of the Cyprus Chess Federation welcoming all the players to Cyprus and highlighting the joint association with Freedom “This is the second time we organize this tournament in Cyprus and I hope that there will be a third time The most important thing for me is to enjoy some good games Chess in Cyprus before Freedom was very poor the attendees enjoyed the performance by a talented group of young dancers from Live Dance Studio who brought a touch of energy and artistry to the ceremony The evening culminated in a family group photo with all the players on the stage joined by FIDE Secretary General and tournament director Lukasz Turlej and Takis Nikolopoulos the guests had the chance to speak to the players players representing the same federation must face each other at the start of the event You can follow the games live and watch the action with our wonderful commentators GM Alik Gershon and WGM Anastasiya Karlovich on YouTube Official website: womengrandprix.fide.com/  © 2025 FIDE International Chess Federation stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means) without the written permission of FIDE International Chess Federation We are delighted to invite you to "SESAM Identity 2.0" the Small European Student Architecture Meeting (SESAM) hosted by EASA Cyprus from 1st to 10th of March 2025 in the old historical centre of Nicosia This extraordinary event brings together 150 participants to explore the concept of "Identity" through a series of 12 interdisciplinary workshops They aim to produce tangible and intangible results such as pavilions all of which are site-specific and rooted in the rich cultural and historical context of Nicosia The theme of "Identity" resonates deeply with the Cypriot context offering a lens to examine the unique cultural character of the island and engage in dialogue with the broader European community enclosed by its 16th-century Venetian Walls provides an unparalleled backdrop for SESAM Identity 2.0 Within these walls lies a fascinating architectural tapestry that tells the story of centuries of coexistence and conflict one encounters the legacies of the Ottoman period the remnants of the Crusader and Venetian eras the architectural language of British colonial period characterized by neoclassical public buildings and the distinctive Cypriot modernist movement the city is home to two main ethnic communities who share a common history but have lived divided since the events of 1974 This division is most visible in the Buffer Zone a no-man's-land patrolled by the United Nations that cuts through the heart of the city making it a poignant space for reflection on spatial identity Nicosia's old city retains a unique vibrancy This complexity offers a rich framework for investigating how identity is expressed and transformed through architecture and urban spaces A Unique Learning Experience Through workshops "SESAM Identity 2.0" aims to investigate identity using four distinct pillars:· Processes + Rituals: We delve into how everyday practices—both personal and collective—shape and express identity.· Representation: Architecture and urban spaces often reflect who is represented and who is excluded we question the role of representation in shaping identity.· Memory: Memory is fluid and personal Our workshops will explore how individual and collective memories shape and inscribe themselves in the built environment.· Phenomenology: Through lived experiences we investigate how sensory perceptions of space influence personal and collective identities examining the intricate relationship between body EASA's non-institutionalized and collaborative approach to education fosters experimentation and creativity "SESAM Identity 2.0" provides participants with the opportunity to explore alternative pedagogies in architecture and urban design while working within a supportive and diverse community This gathering is more than just an event — it's a platform for collaboration EASA CY is an association and a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) It functions as the local representative with the pan-European EASA network Its main goals are to strengthen the international presentation of students and young practitioners that live in Cyprus but also to encourage more architectural happenings to take place around the island of Cyprus expanding the research and practices of the built environments EASA (European Architecture Student Assembly) has brought together young architects and artists to engage in critical conversations about architecture and its role in society expanding the dialogue to address issues of identity Join Us!If you are in Nicosia during the event we warmly invite you to witness the workshops in action and see the remarkable results produced by the community This is a rare opportunity to engage with site-specific practices and innovative approaches to architecture making connections between identity and the built environment For more information, such as the location of the workshops, follow us on our social media platforms and subscribe to our newsletter. Let's build a dialogue about identity together at "SESAM Identity 2.0" !Website: https://www.easacyprus.org Name of the event: "SESAM Identity 2.0"Main theme: IdentityWhen: 1st - 10th of March 2025Where: Old historical centre of Nicosia CyprusNumber of participants: around 150Number of workshops: 12 We look forward to welcoming you to SESAM Identity 2.0 in Nicosia This event was submitted by an ArchDaily user. If you'd like to submit an event, please use our "Submit a Event" form The views expressed in announcements submitted by ArchDaily users do not necessarily reflect the views of ArchDaily You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email The European Union is advancing plans to lift long-standing sanctions on Syria but with conditions reflecting concerns from Greece and Cyprus over territorial and minority rights both nations are seeking a “review clause” that would allow for the immediate reinstatement of sanctions if the Syrian government led by a transitional Islamist administration Greece and Cyprus have demanded guarantees for religious minorities They are also pushing for safeguards against moves that could harm their interests such as Syria signing a maritime agreement with Turkey Both countries want these concerns explicitly detailed in the EU’s legal framework expected to be finalized by the end of February Diplomatic sources confirmed Monday that a “silent agreement” has been reached within the EU to shift deliberations from regional expert groups to the legal refinement team of the European Council (Relex) This decision reflects the recognition of Greece’s and Cyprus’ concerns as “legitimate” by European diplomats Athens and Nicosia initially expressed reservations about lifting sanctions on Syria despite endorsing a political agreement on January 27 to start the process they have voiced concerns about Turkey’s influence in Syria and fears of a potential maritime agreement between Turkey and Syria that could undermine Cypriot rights in the Eastern Mediterranean Greek and Cypriot officials emphasize they are not opposed to lifting sanctions but want clear assurances to protect Syrian Christians prevent Turkey from imposing maritime agreements at the expense of EU member-states and guarantee these safeguards are explicitly documented European diplomatic officials also noted the inclusion of a “reversibility mechanism” in the proposal EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has stressed “While our goal is to move swiftly on lifting sanctions we are also ready to reverse course if the situation deteriorates.” Six member-states have supported this approach through a joint non-paper initiative led by Berlin The EU’s effort aims to send a political signal of support for Syria’s reconstruction Some member-states see investment opportunities concerns persist about security risks and the re-emergence of terrorist groups EU sources emphasized that lifting sanctions will be a gradual process with a comprehensive review planned for May Aleksandra Goryachkina is fighting to qualify for the Women's Candidates Cyprus Property News is the Island’s leading on-line resource for overseas home buyers and property investors we provide the latest news and analysis of events shaping the property market and offer opinion and guidance on purchasing real estate The mission of Cyprus Property News is to provide anyone looking to buy property in Cyprus with up-to-date factual information without the usual marketing hyperbole and exaggerated claims to help their buying decisions and to help them avoid making costly mistakes Cyprus Property News also has an on-line Cyprus Property Forum where individuals wishing to buy or sell property and those who are facing problems can seek independent advice completely free of charge © Copyright - Cyprus Property News 2004 - 2025 This is an unprocessed archival image and not available for download The official launch of the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Nicosia took place on 27-28 February 2025 marked by a series of events dedicated to cultural heritage Bringing together representatives from civil society and community leaders from across Europe – with a special focus on the Mediterranean and the Middle East – the launch highlighted the role of heritage in fostering dialogue Secretary General of Europa Nostra and Project Leader of the European Heritage Hub The official inauguration ceremony took place at the Hall of the University of Cyprus one of the Founding Members of the Nicosia Hub and was opened by the Vice-Rector of the University responsible for Academic Studies The new regional Hub will provide a platform for grassroots initiatives and NGOs across the region It aims to foster mutual support in preserving heritage – tangible and intangible – in a region vulnerable to crises including conflict and disasters due to man-made or natural hazards Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Cyprus underscoring heritage’s role in promoting peace amid climate change She described Cyprus as a safe space for cultural exchange and capacity-building stating: “The Nicosia Hub builds a bridge of mutual respect between Europe and the Middle East connecting citizens and European institutions.” Chair of the Nicosia Hub and Vice-President of Europa Nostra emphasised Cyprus’ strategic role as a bridge between Europe and the Middle East: “We live in a very volatile region of the world Culture and cultural heritage can build strong foundations for peace and friendly relations underlined the need for a decentralised and citizen-focused approach encouraging local cross-border collaborations to amplify the European Heritage Hub’s impact — Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović (@SneskaEN) February 27, 2025 President of ICOMOS Jordan and the Petra National Trust as well as Chair of INTO and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador highlighted the deep connections between Europe and the Middle East through cultural heritage and emphasised the need for strategic speakers underscored the need for peace in the region positioning Cyprus as a champion of cross-border cultural cooperation social inclusion and citizens’ engagement The launch event included a musical performance by the Music Academy of the University of Cyprus and ARTE Music The second day hosted the inaugural Public Forum on ‘Citizens’ Engagement in Preserving Cultural Heritage’ providing a dynamic platform for cultural heritage leaders and local communities to exchange experiences and discuss strategies for strengthening grassroots involvement Practitioners presented case studies showcasing initiatives that use heritage as a vehicle for social integration These examples illustrated the power of heritage emphasising that it is not just about monuments and artefacts and livelihoods – highlighting how heritage can serve as a catalyst for building stronger Key addresses featured prominent advocates and winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards, including La Paranza Cooperative of Naples, Acta Vista from France, and the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage of Cyprus as well as John Beauchamp from the Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Krakow Lydia Carras from Elliniki Etairia – Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Heritage Hub in Athens Patrick Calleja from Din l-Art Ħelwa National Trust for Malta and Lama Abboud from the Turathuna Foundation in Syria From the Kraków Hub’s ongoing heritage forums and podcasts to Syria’s local restoration efforts all speakers emphasised the role of civil society and NGOs in safeguarding heritage The Forum ended by a panel discussion among Princess Dana Firas of Jordan Director of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (associate member of the Nicosia Hub) and  Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović The panel discussion was moderated by Sebastien De Courtois Panelists agreed that cultural heritage is crucial not only for preservation of old stones – it is a vital tool for social transformation The programme included several insightful visits to cultural landmarks hosted HRH Princess Dana Firas of Jordan and Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailović offering an exclusive opportunity to explore its remarkable collections A special guided tour of the Leventis Municipal Museum followed providing an enriching experience of the city’s artistic heritage Participants were also invited to a visit of the special exhibition at the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation where they were personally guided by its Director the group visited the Cyprus Visual and Art Museum (associate member of the Nicosia Hub) where its President Rita Severis warmly hosted them for an in-depth exploration of the museum’s diverse and valuable collections Group photo at the Leventis Municipal Museum Chair of the Nicosia Hub and two other Board members of the Hub Agni Petridou and Glafkos Constantinideskos had an open and constructive meeting with Mehmet Harmanci Representative of the Turkish-Cypriot Community of Nicosia as well as with Turkish Cypriot colleagues active in the field of heritage to discuss their due involvement and input to the future activities of the Nicosia Hub This will be formalised in the coming weeks in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding they also made a short walk in the historic areas located in the northern part of Nicosia including a visit to the workshop and the store run by Hasder a local NGO for promoting traditional handicrafts (associate member of the Nicosia Hub) The Nicosia Hub launch programme reaffirmed the crucial role of communities and NGOs in safeguarding cultural heritage ensuring it continues to serve as an invaluable force for dialogue and mutual respect between Europe and the Middle East The discussions laid a solid foundation for future collaborations with the Nicosia Hub poised to expand its outreach and impact in the years ahead The European Cultural Heritage Summit 2026 to be held in Nicosia mid-June in the framework of the Cyprus Presidency of the EU will provide the ideal opportunity to give a further boost to the activities of the Nicosia Hub it invites all those from Cyprus and the neighbouring region of the Middle East who value cultural heritage – whether individuals or NGOs where the preservation of our shared heritage becomes a driving force for peace Join us at the Akustika Fair at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre from April 4-6 Meet The Strad team at stand F08 and pick up a free copy of the magazine The Strad Directory Jobs The Helix Trio scooped the top prize which includes €5,000 future concert engagements and interview opportunities Read more news stories here The 2024 edition of the Filippo Nicosia International Award took place on 31 August at the Villa Medici Giulini The award is dedicated to string quartets and trios with eleven ensembles performing works by their choice of composers in a competition with its performances of Turnia Trio no.2 The Swiss-based Spanish ensemble won €5,000, future concert engagements as well as an interview opportunities with Archi magazine and ‘thefeelgoodstation’ radio station for its performance of Brahms Trio no.2 op.87 The ensemble secured a recording debut with the Da Vinci label and access to the Steinway Hall with the use of its Steinway D grand piano for rehearsals or recordings offered by Casa Musicale Del Rio was awarded a violin made by Cremonese luthier Giorgio Grisales in recognition of her talent The Marmottes Atomiques Quartet from Geneva won a special prize from Casa Musicale Del Rio as the youngest participating ensemble The jury was chaired by Cristiano Gualco (violinist Quartetto di Cremona) and comprised Simone Gramaglia (violist artistic director of Unione Musicale di Torino) Read: 12 cellists progress to the second round of the Enescu Competition Listen: The Strad Podcast: how to teach collaborative skills with violinist Annie Fullard of the Cavani Quartet In The Best of Technique you’ll discover the top playing tips of the world’s leading string players and teachers It’s packed full of exercises for students plus examples from the standard repertoire to show you how to integrate the technique into your playing The Strad’s Masterclass series brings together the finest string players with some of the greatest string works ever written Masterclass has been an invaluable aid to aspiring soloists chamber musicians and string teachers since the 1990s Fulton amassed one of the 20th century’s finest collections of stringed instruments This year’s calendar pays tribute to some of these priceless treasures including Yehudi Menuhin’s celebrated ‘Lord Wilton’ Guarneri the Carlo Bergonzi once played by Fritz Kreisler and four instruments by Antonio Stradivari Collective lovemusic and the Tacet(i) ensembles are this year’s recipients Stumm has been recognised for her work with Ilumina and receives the €10,000 prize which honours artists for exceptional musical achievements and strong commitment to social justice The New York-based violinist and founding member of Brooklyn Rider receives a no-strings-attached grant Cellist Amber Den Exter is receiving treatment following a car crash last month in Houston which resulted in serious spinal injuries and paralysis 38 violists under the age of 30 have been selected to produce a video recital for the chance to progress to the competition’s live rounds in November Anna Boysen Lauritsen takes up the role of director while founder Jacob Shaw steps aside into the role of artistic director Site powered by Webvision Cloud Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.