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Literary Stage

Sunday, October 11

10:00

FESTIVAL OPENING

10:45

Discussion

On the rivers of Babylon

Alexandros Chronidis, George Kyriakou, Marios Georgiou

Discussion about the book by Alexandros Chronidis (Almyra Publications), with George Kyriakou, Marios Georgiou and the author. Includes readings and open dialogue about the award-winning work (New Writer 2024).

Organization: ALMYRA Publications

12:15

Presentation

Somewhere in Cyprus, in the prefecture of Preveza... Introduction to the poetics of Kostas Montis

Thomas Ioannou

Presentation of Pantelis Voutouris' book by Thomas Ioannou, which sheds light on the poetics of Kostas Montis, dissects his poetic journey, revealing the multidimensional relationships of his work with his era and highlighting the three fundamental axes of his poetry.

12:30

Presentation

Dictatorships and Democracies in Greece, Spain and Portugal: Their Transitions and Legacy, Fifty Years Later

Curator: Manos Avgeridis

Half a century after the fall of dictatorships in Greece, Spain and Portugal, the volume re-examines democratic transitions in Southern Europe as complex and conflictual historical processes. Presented by Manos Avgeridis, one of the editors

Organization: Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, Athens.

14:40

Discussion

100 years since the birth of the poet Pantelis Michanikou

Pantelis Voutouris, Euphrosyne Manta Lazarou

Professor Emeritus of the University of Cyprus, Pantelis Voutouris, discusses with Euphrosyne Manta Lazarou the work and personality of Pantelis Michanikou. Poems recited by the poet Kyriakos Efthymiou

15:25

Presentation

Research approaches to Cypriot poetry 1880-2025

Alexis Ziras, Kostas Lymbouris and George Myaris

Presentation of the new book by Almyra Publications, which examines 145 years of Cypriot poetry. Alexis Ziras, Kostas Lybouris, George Myaris and Marina Rodosthenous in conversation.

Organization: ALMYRA Publications

16:10

Discussion

The Place in our Poetry (Lemesian Poets at the Nicosia Book Festival)

Bibliotropist

Poets Marios Agathokleous, Doros Georgiou and poet Nena Filousi read their poems and discuss with Katerina Voskaridou the ways in which place is inscribed in their work.

Organization: Bibliotropio

16:55

Discussion

The Unknown Who Looks Like Us

George Frangos and Ahmet Yıkık

Author George Frangos talks with university professor Ahmet Yıkık about Turkish Cypriot literature and the paths it has followed to this day. What are its similarities and differences with Greek Cypriot literature, what are its main themes and its stylistic approaches?

17:40

Discussion

Block Delete

Dimitra Georgiou

Journalist Dimitra Georgiou 'interrogates' author Vangelis Giannisis about his new crime novel "Block Delete".

Organization: Metaichmio Publications, Nicosia Book Fest

18:25

Discussion

Losing ground point by point

Thomas Ioannou and Avgi Lilli

Poet Thomas Ioannou talks to poet Avgi Lilli about his book "Open Date".

19:10

Discussion

Mesarka

Christos Zanos Costas Lymbouris

Actor and director Christos Zanos talks with author Kostas Lympouris about his book "Mesarkas", which was published in 2026 by Alexandria Publications.

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