Literary Stage

A discussion on the theoretical portrait of Mikis Theodorakis as captured by the author Giorgos Agorastakis. The book is discussed by academic and poet Kostas Gouliamos, publisher Matthew Frantzeskakis and the head of the concert, opera and musicology departments of the Schott Music House, Christian Hoesch

Discussion on the occasion of the book by Nicoletta Kapilla (Kedros Publications), which focuses on gender-based violence and violence in the family, highlighting the role of literature as a means of awareness-raising and empowerment.

In collaboration with Kedros Publications and SPAVO.

A discussion with theater and philologist Maria Kafkaridou, director Maria Kyriakou and writer Maria Tziaouri Hilmer on human relationships on the occasion of the release of the latter's book "I Never Learned to Leave" (Kedros Publishing, 2026).

Written by Basaran Duzgün, *Orphan Country of Horses* is not just a novel. It is a powerful literary document that explores in depth the collective memory of Cyprus, its exiles, wars and the struggle for survival.

Eleni Kefala talks to Erina Charalambous on the occasion of her book Direct Orient, which was recently honored with the State Poetry Prize of the Republic of Cyprus and the George Athanas Poetry Prize of the Academy of Athens.

Writer Nasia Dionysiou discusses with journalist Marina Economidiou about Rimbaud, Cyprus and literature through her book "Don't Write Arthur" (Polis Publishing).

Discussion on the impact of the Spanish Civil War on intellectual and literary creation in Spain and Cyprus. Javier Moreno Gálvez, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Seville, examines the action of PCE intellectuals during the Civil War, while philologist Giorgos Myaris highlights the impact of the war on Cypriot literature, with reference to the work of Theodosis Pierides.

Organized by: Transform!Europe and Prometheus Research Institute

Discussion with Constantia Sotiriou and Alexandra Christakaki on the occasion of the books "Chatsworth's Head" and "In the bowels of Serifos", which examines narrative approaches and historical memories.

Award-winning Spanish author Elena Medel talks to Eleni Evagorou (Head of the Femme Fest Cyprus Organizing Committee) about her book "The Miracles", a work that gives voice to invisible women, bringing class and feminist issues to the forefront.

Organization: Cervantes Institute of Cyprus, Embassy of Spain, Nicosia Book Fest

The presentation will be in English.

Matthew Fratzeskakis talks to journalist Dimitra Georgiou and presents testimonies from the Turkish invasion of Cyprus and its consequences on people's lives. In collaboration with the Municipality of Famagusta.