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Cypriot Actress Marina Makri Joins Shooting Stars 2025 As A Rising Star Of European Cinema

Marina Makri, a distinguished Cypriot actress, has been selected as one of Europe’s most promising talents for 2025. Chosen by an international jury from the European Film Promotion (EFP) network, she will represent Cyprus in the prestigious Shooting Stars 2025 programme.

About The Shooting Stars Initiative

The European Film Promotion’s (EFP) Shooting Stars programme annually spotlights ten of Europe’s brightest emerging actors. These rising stars are given the chance to enhance their careers through exclusive meetings with industry professionals, including casting directors, talent agents, journalists, and key entertainment industry figures. The programme takes place during the Berlin International Film Festival, where the selected actors engage in international networking opportunities and media exposure.

Makri’s Impressive Career And Achievements

Marina Makri is a multi-award-winning actress with an established career in theatre, cinema, and television. Her portfolio includes roles in successful local and international film productions, as well as appearances in acclaimed television series. She holds a master’s degree in Visual Culture and a degree in Art Theory, showcasing her deep-rooted passion for the arts.

Her exceptional talent was recently recognised at the Cyprus Film Days 2024 International Film Festival, where she received the Best Actress award from the festival’s international jury.

A Milestone For Cypriot Cinema

Makri’s selection for Shooting Stars 2025 is a significant milestone for Cypriot cinema. The Deputy Ministry of Culture’s Department of Contemporary Culture emphasised that this recognition highlights Cyprus’s growing influence in the global film industry. Cyprus has been actively participating in EFP programmes like Producers on the Move since 2018, working to showcase Cypriot talent on the international stage.

As Marina Makri prepares to take the stage at the Berlin International Film Festival, her story inspires hope for the future of Cypriot cinema, shining a light on the island’s growing cultural footprint in the world of film.

Cyprus Emerges As A Leading Household Consumer In The European Union

Overview Of Eurostat Findings

A recent Eurostat survey, which adjusts real consumption per capita using purchasing power standards (PPS), has positioned Cyprus among the highest household consumers in the European Union. In 2024, Cyprus recorded a per capita expenditure of 21,879 PPS, a figure that underscores the country’s robust material well-being relative to other member states.

Comparative Consumption Analysis

Luxembourg claimed the top spot with an impressive 28,731 PPS per inhabitant. Trailing closely were Ireland (23,534 PPS), Belgium (23,437 PPS), Germany (23,333 PPS), Austria (23,094 PPS), the Netherlands (22,805 PPS), Denmark (22,078 PPS), and Italy (21,986 PPS), with Cyprus rounding out this elite group at 21,879 PPS. These figures not only highlight the high expenditure across these nations but also reflect differences in purchasing power and living standards across the region.

Contrasting Trends In Household Spending

The survey also shed light on countries with lower household spending levels. Hungary and Bulgaria reported the smallest average expenditures, at 14,621 PPS and 15,025 PPS respectively. Meanwhile, Greece and Portugal recorded 18,752 PPS and 19,328 PPS, respectively. Noteworthy figures from France (20,462 PPS), Finland (20,158 PPS), Lithuania (19,261 PPS), Malta (19,622 PPS), Slovenia (18,269 PPS), Slovakia (17,233 PPS), Latvia (16,461 PPS), Estonia (16,209 PPS), and the Czech Republic (16,757 PPS) further illustrate the disparate economic landscapes within the EU. Spain’s figure, however, was an outlier at 10,899 PPS, suggesting the need for further data clarification.

Growth Trends And Economic Implications

Eurostat’s longitudinal analysis from 2019 to 2024 revealed that Croatia, Bulgaria, and Romania experienced the fastest annual increases in real consumer spending, each growing by at least 3.8%. In contrast, five member states, with the Czech Republic experiencing the largest drop at an average annual decline of 1.3%, indicate a varied economic recovery narrative across the continent.

This comprehensive survey not only provides valuable insights into current household consumption patterns but also offers a robust framework for policymakers and business leaders to understand economic shifts across the EU. Such data is integral for strategic decision-making in markets that are increasingly defined by evolving consumer behavior and regional economic resilience.

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