Unveiling The 23rd Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2025: A Cinematic Journey

by News Editor

March 10, 2025

From April 4 to 12, Cyprus eagerly anticipates the grand return of its largest cinematic festival, the 23rd Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2025. With an impressive lineup of film screenings, Limassol’s Rialto Theatre and Nicosia’s Zena Palace transform into vibrant spaces of artistic dialogue.

The event, under the guidance of the Department of Modern and Contemporary Culture and Rialto Theatre, offers a unique platform for cinephiles to delve into groundbreaking films. This year’s highlights include premieres from acclaimed filmmakers, exploring themes of societal and artistic significance.

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Renowned artistic directors Argyro Nicolaou and Marios Lizides continue to surprise audiences with a film selection that spans across genres and cultures. The Viewfinder and Glocal Images sections are set to present poignant stories from around the globe, providing a diverse cinematic experience.

The festival proudly showcases local talent with the Cypriot Films Competition Section, spotlighting three new films that reflect the island’s creative spirit. The festival’s visual identity, crafted by Philippos Vasileiades, challenges the narrative through kaleidoscopic interpretations.

Don’t miss out on screenings like All we Imagine as Light by Payal Kapadia and The Seed of the Sacred Fig by Mohammad Rasoulof. Additional events include a sophisticated program for children and tributes to visionaries such as David Lynch.

Join the film community in celebrating creativity and narrative excellence. For more details, visit cyprusfilmdays.com.

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Cyprus Construction Price Index Rises Amid Cost Pressures

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

February 19, 2026

The latest data from the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat) shows that the Price Index of Construction Materials in Cyprus reached 118.89 points in January 2026, based on a 2021 average of 100. Compared with December 2025, the index increased by 0.12%, indicating gradual price adjustments across the sector.

Year-Over-Year Growth

On an annual basis, the index recorded a 1.09% increase compared with January of the previous year. The rise reflects ongoing changes in contractor costs and highlights evolving market conditions within the construction industry.

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Commodity-Specific Movements

The report provides a detailed breakdown by material category. Minerals recorded the strongest annual increase at 2.91%, followed by electromechanical products at 2.55%. Products made from wood, insulation materials, chemicals and plastics rose by 1.19%, while mineral products increased by 0.97%. In contrast, metallic products declined by 0.49%.

Volatility In Sub-Categories

More pronounced changes were observed within specific sub-categories. Mineral aggregates rose by 8.34%, while stones increased by 4.97% compared with January 2025. Electrical fixtures posted a 4.65% increase. Iron and steel products declined by 1.73%, and ceramics and cement continued to trend lower, falling by 1.47% and 1.38% respectively.

Methodological Insights

The index is calculated as a weighted average based on the expenditure share of sampled materials during the 2021 base year. Prices are collected monthly from a range of suppliers, using the 15th of each month as the reference date and excluding VAT. The Construction Costs Index applies specifically to new residential buildings.

This detailed analysis not only sheds light on current market trends but also offers stakeholders a robust framework for understanding the underlying cost dynamics in Cyprus’s construction materials market.

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