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Cyprus Showcases Wines At Oenorama 2026 In Athens

Cyprus has made a formidable impression on the international wine industry by amplifying its global outreach at Oenorama 2026 in Athens. The event, held from March 13 to 16 at Onassis Ready by the Onassis Foundation, showcased the island’s rich viticultural heritage and its commitment to quality and authenticity.

Building A Brand On Quality And Heritage

The robust display featured 16 distinguished wineries, including Aes Ambelis Winery, The Anama Concept, Vasilikon Winery, and others, presenting both their well-established labels and rare indigenous varieties. Organized by the Cyprus Trade Centre in Athens in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy, this strengthened national presence attracted sustained interest from importers, wine professionals, journalists, and enthusiasts alike.

Enhanced Diplomatic And Commercial Engagement

The pavilion served as a dynamic platform for high-caliber business meetings and wine tastings. Notably, Cyprus’ diplomatic representation was underscored by the presence of Ambassador Stavros Avgoustides and Commercial Counsellor Iosif Kypraios. Their engagement with representatives from 25 countries highlighted the event’s significance as a meeting point for forging new export partnerships and innovative market opportunities.

Showcasing Indigenous Excellence

A focal point of the exhibition was the celebration of Cyprus’ indigenous grape varieties. Guests experienced an exquisite range of wines, from iconic red varieties such as Maratheftiko and Giannoudi to popular whites including Xynisteri and Morokanella. The enduring legacy of PDO Commandaria, among the world’s oldest and most celebrated sweet wines, further anchored the island’s reputation for excellence.

Cyprus’ strategic and targeted promotion at Oenorama 2026 confirms its commitment to quality, authenticity, and the global outreach of its unique wine portfolio.

Clive Owen Films Scorpion In Cyprus In One Of The Island’s Biggest Productions

Cyprus Secures Another High-Profile Production

Oscar-nominated British actor Clive Owen is filming Scorpion in Cyprus, a new action thriller from Copper Island that is understood to have one of the highest daily production budgets ever recorded for a film shoot on the island.

Filming began in Cyprus on July 6 and is scheduled to conclude later this month in Bulgaria. The production marks another high-profile international project to choose Cyprus as a filming location.

A Cast Built For International Sales

Alongside Owen, the film stars Alex Pettyfer (Magic Mike, The Butler, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare) and Reda Elazouar (Sex Education, The Family Plan). The cast also includes Ronan Summers, Jake Ryan, Mark Rhino Smith, Joey Ansah, Alex Cooke and Luke Bouchier.

The screenplay is by Richard Hughes and Bennett Fisher. Copper Island’s Matt Murphy, David Mansfield and Luke Bouchier are producing, while WestEnd Films is handling international sales. The company is expected to present the first footage at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

A Survival Thriller

Scorpion follows Jason, a rookie police officer assigned to an elite special operations unit made up of Afghanistan war veterans. After arriving at an isolated farmhouse, the team is cut off from the outside world and given an ultimatum: every 30 minutes one member will die unless someone reveals the truth about a covert military operation carried out years earlier.

Cyprus’ Role In The Production

The production credited the Cyprus Film Commission for its support, with Copper Island founder Matt Murphy thanking both the commission and the local crew.

Owen also praised the experience of filming in Cyprus, describing the local crew as highly professional and highlighting the island’s diverse filming locations.

Copper Island Expands Its International Portfolio

Limassol-based Copper Island has worked on several international productions, including The Leader, which premiered at Tribeca, as well as Gus Van Sant’s Dead Man’s Wire and Ron Howard’s Eden.

The company is also supporting Cypriot productions, including Apart by Stelana Kliridou and The Well by Marios Piperides, which is completing post-production in Limassol.

Matt Murphy is also serving as executive producer of the upcoming Anxious People, starring Angelina Jolie.

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