We have some exciting news! The first ever book on Cypriot typographical errors has been published by seasoned journalist Philippos Stylianou, a FIJET member, whose astounding and amusing collection of newspaper cuttings spanning forty years is splashed across 90 pages. The official launching of the book titled “Spell it wrong – Typographical and other errors...Read More

Cyprus Travel Writers & Journalists Society: Welcoming the New Year with good wishes. Happy New Year to all. Here’s hoping it’s a better one for all of us!Vasilopita, according to Greek custom, is the name of the pie that is prepared on New Year’s Eve. It contains a gold fluuri (coin) that according to tradition...Read More

Πόσα κοστίζει αυτή η εγκυκλοπαίδεια; Ρώτησα πριν από λίγες ημέρες ένα φίλο μου πωλητή βιβλίων. Η απάντησή του, ελάχιστα με εξέπληξε: -“Φίλε μου, ειλικρινά, τίποτα, δυστυχώς σήμερα οι άνθρωποι δε διαβάζουν”. Τον ευχαρίστησα για την από οικονομικής απόψεως ειλικρινή του απάντηση. Αποτελεί γεγονός ότι τα βιβλία δεν αγοράζονται και δε διαβάζονται, ελάχιστοι μελετούν. Συνεπώς, οικονομικώς, τίποτα δεν αξίζουν. Αξίζει,...Read More

Λουκάς Χάματσος ένας υπέροχος συνάδελφος, περήφανος πατέρας με αφοπλιστική ειλικρίνεια… και φυσικά χιούμορ! Σε ευχαριστούμε για τη χθεσινή εκδήλωση! (Κοπή Βασιλόπιτας Συνδέσμου Συγγραφέων & Δημοσιογράφων Τουρισμού, 18 Ιανουαρίου 2025. Nicoleta Christou — with Phivos Nicolaides and Cyprus Travel Writers & Journalists Society.Read More

An amazing Roman city and a military basis!  Αρχαιολογικό Πάρκο Βιμινάσιουμ Σερβία – Μια εκπληκτική ρωμαϊκή πόλη και στρατιωτική βάση! Situated on the confluence of Danube and Mlava rivers, the Viminacium Archaeological Park is home to the ancient ruins of a powerful Roman settlement. Αn important military camp, founded around the 1st century AD. Two glorious...Read More

Members and friends of Cyprus Travel Writers & Journalists Society visited the wonderful Cyprus Planetarium. Μέλη και φίλοι του Παγκύπριου Συνδέσμου Συγγραφέων και Δημοσιογράφων Τουρισμού επισκέφτηκαν το υπέροχο Πλανητάριο Κύπρου.The Cyprus Planetarium, is visually stunning inside and out. In addition to regularly scheduled traditional star shows, live tours of the universe and others, the planetarium...Read More

Cutting of New Year’s vasilopita in the Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Orinis, on Saturday, January 18th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. A morning branch was kindly offered following by a free entrance to Cyprus Planetarium. A surprise lottery with winning prizes including air tickets, vouchers for complimentary accommodation in luxurious hotels and many more! Vasilopita, “Basil’s...Read More

As part of the program with the Cyprus Travel Writers & Journalists Society this morning, we also had the opportunity to attend a guided tour of the Cyprus Planetarium.The Cyprus Planetarium is a state-of-the-art facility offering immersive astronomical experiences. Featuring advanced projection technology, it brings the universe to life through educational shows, stargazing events, and...Read More

Great time this morning with the Cyprus Travel Writers & Journalists Society Brunch at the the Holy Bishopric of Tamasos and Orinis with his Eminence Metropolitan Isaias who blessed the Vasilopita. Thank you Phivos Nicolaides for organizing this and thank you Phoebe Sitara for the lovely company. Tradition is that on New Year’s Day families...Read More

On January 18, i.e. today, the annual event for Vasilopita of Cyprus Travel Writers and Journalists was organized by the President of the Travel Writers & Journalists Association Phivos Nicolaides. The event took place in a unique place. Lots of writing were involved. All members have been given new press identity cards. Very proud of...Read More