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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 Beer Exports Slide 24.2% In June 2025 Amid Market Shifts

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 9, 2025

Industry Overview And Key Figures

Data from the Statistical Service, Cyprus (Cystat), reveals a significant decline in beer exports from local factories in June 2025. Exports dropped to 245,087 litres, representing a 24.2% decrease from 323,278 litres recorded in June 2024. In contrast, domestic consumption experienced a modest increase of 1.5%, reaching 4,601,840 litres. These trends contributed to an overall slight contraction in total beer deliveries, which fell by 0.2% year on year to 4,846,927 litres.

Comparative Analysis With The Previous Month

May 2025 presented a markedly different scenario. During that month, beer exports surged by 83.9% to 381,641 litres, while domestic consumption fell by 8% to 4,115,967 litres. The net effect was a 4% year-over-year decrease in total deliveries, with figures amounting to 4,497,608 litres in May 2025. This stark contrast underscores a volatile market dynamic that warrants close attention from industry stakeholders.

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Market Implications And Future Outlook

The data highlights a shift in market trends, with significant fluctuations in export performance juxtaposed against stable domestic consumption. Such variance suggests that external market conditions or changes in export strategies might be influencing factors. For investors and industry analysts, this divergence provides critical insights into the evolving landscape of Cyprus’ beer production and distribution sectors.