
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
16:55
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?


