AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCyprus Film Spotlight: Cypriot director Tonia Mishiali is in the spotlight at Karlovy Vary with her warm-hearted sophomore feature The Lion at My Back, exploring motherhood, found family and sacrifice through a migration story. International Screen Production in Cyprus: Limassol-based Copper Island says Academy Award nominee Clive Owen has started filming Scorpion in Cyprus, with Reda Elazouar and Alex Pettyfer, before the shoot moves to Bulgaria. Traditional Music & Culture: The University of Cyprus Cultural Festival wraps July 14 with a rare performance reconstructing the authentic Cypriot wedding ritual for zurna and davul. Local Food & Fun: Paphos is getting a summer taste event—Taste of Cyprus Festival runs July 31 to Aug 2 with chef-led street food and live entertainment. Online Speech & Law: A Cypriot lawyer taking Meta to court argues the case could reshape online free speech rules. EU Privacy Fight: Despite a majority voting against it, the EU has renewed “Chat Control 1.0,” extending voluntary scanning rules until 2028. Tech/Media Update: The government is temporarily reintroducing the older TV broadcasting standard after the July 1 switch left many households with no reception. Arts in the Region: A Humboldt gallery exhibition features Iranian-born Canadian artist Mohadese Movahed’s wall-based political storytelling, touring until Aug 23.
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