Arts & Culture: Gloria Gallery in Nicosia is hosting a retrospective for late Cypriot painter and iconographer Paris Sivakas (1959-2018), running until July 2, with works spanning painting, still life, portraits, mixed media and Byzantine iconography. Music & Nightlife: Limassol’s Rialto World Music Festival returns for its 21st edition from July 8–21, with nightly performances at 9pm at the Rialto Theatre/SEK parking area and a lineup featuring Martha Frintzela, Kubara Project, Kalogeraki Bros, Kobrah Habibi, Nabuma, Koza Mostra and Near to Far East – Cyprus Kollective Big Band. Community Through Sport: The Cyprus Football Association, with IOM and UNHCR, held a football event for refugee children and unaccompanied minors ahead of World Refugee Day, including training, games and a medal ceremony. Local Arts Support: The Beauty Line Art Foundation (BAF) has announced its 2026 open call for an emerging-artist residency with studio mentoring in Nicosia. Sports (World Cup): Co-hosts USA and Australia meet in Seattle, with USA missing Christian Pulisic due to a calf injury, while Australia look to build on their 2-0 win over Turkey. Tourism & Safety: Two British nationals were arrested after an Ayia Napa brawl, and the mayor called for extra police presence amid heightened regional tensions.