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‘The Aviator’ – Imagine a Life without Limits

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March 29, 2022

‘The Aviator’ – Imagine a Life without Limits

For some men, the sky was the limit. For him, it was just the beginning….

He saw the future. He lived the dream.

While Oscar buzz is still in the air and we feel particularly inspired by big screen movies, we’ve decided to tell you a bit about one special film, one of our favourites, we might add – not only for its Oscar awards record, but also because of its incredibly inspiring and impeccably presented true story with a rich sense of period detail.

An epic biographical drama about legendary Howard Hughes directed by infamous Martin Scorsese, starring persuasive as ever Leonardo DiCaprio won over millions of hearts! Story depicts Hughes’ career path unveiling the truth about his mental illness and unaltered obsession about airplanes. Genius and eccentric, Howard tests his limits, changes the world and eventually reminisces about his past…

Exciting life story of aviation pioneer was inspired by the book ‘Howard Hughes: Hell’s Angel’ by Charles Higham.

According to the official production notes, DiCaprio even learned how to fly Hughes’ “daredevil” aerial maneuvers. Now that’s some dedication to the process (which Leo is actually very well-known for).

Besides striking special effects, amazing costumes (rumored to cost $2 million at least), breathtaking aerial panoramas, gorgeous airplanes, the movie also boast a magnificent cast, featuring Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, Jude Law, Alec Baldwin, Gwen Stefani, Alan Alda among others.

Nicole Kidman was originally considered for the role of Katharine Hepburn. But when the start date was delayed, Cate Blanchett became available after starring in The Missing (2003). Martin Scorsese admitted later that Blanchett had always been his first choice.

Gwyneth Paltrow was initially signed on to portrait Ava Gardner, but eventually dropped out. She was therefore replaced with Kate Beckinsale at the last moment.

‘The Aviator’ was nominated for eleven (talk about “flying high”) Academy Awards, and went on to win five, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Actress in a supporting role.

How about this amazing movie for a cozy weekend evening?

To inspire you even more we’ll leave the official movie trailer here 😉

Photos: IMDb.com

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11 facts about Formula-1 you didn’t know about

Living

Masha Salko

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March 18, 2022

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11 facts about Formula-1 you didn’t know about

Latest Formula 1 Grand Prix for the first time in history took place in Saudi Arabia. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) won the race in Jeddah. Well done, Lewis! Today we’ve decided to share 11 facts about Formula 1 that you didn’t know about.

1) The first F-1 race took place in Monaco in 1929 (not long left before the celebration of the centenary!)

2) The word “formula” in the title is not accidental, because all participating cars must comply with strict regulations of the race.

3) The average weight of the car is about 700 kg.

4) And here’s the average cost… about €13 million. And this is just a finished car, without all the investment in research, engineering and design.

5) Riders experience 5G during the race, 5 times exceeding their own weight. That’s even higher than overload of astronauts during rocket launch (3-4G).

6) The temperature in the cockpit during the race reaches 50˚.

7) On average, a pilot loses about 3-4 kg during the race.

8) Pilot crews manage to refuel the car and change tires in a record time of 3 seconds. Tslk about the speed of light!

9) Same equipment as for refueling helicopters is used – 12 liters of fuel per second.

10) Downforce keeps a racing car on the road, otherwise it would just…take off into the air. A few numbers just to prove the point – world record for vertical pressure on the car was a set on 3,000 kg at a speed of 276 km/h (Mercedes W11 record at Silverstone 2020).

11) Before the race takes place, all hatches are welded to the ground in Monaco, so they don’t fly into the air due to aerodynamic forces.

Photo: Getty Images

Aviation fun facts

News

Masha Salko

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March 15, 2022

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5 fun facts about aviation from Jets & Helicopters

1) The busiest airport in the world
In terms of passenger traffic, the world’s most loaded air hub is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, receiving more than 100 million travelers a year.

2) Only 5% of the world’s population ever been on a plane
Air travel has long become a common activity for many people around the globe. But given the number of less advanced countries where citizens have never used an airplane, the percentage turns out to be an unexpectedly small number.

3) The fastest plane in the world
This prestigious title was awarded to the X-43A hypersonic aircraft. During testing the drone reached a speed of 11,230 km / h – 9 times faster than the speed of sound.

4) Airport with the highest air traffic
For London’s Heathrow runway traffic is a usual thing. This airport boasts the highest density of air traffic in Europe – every 45 seconds a plane takes off there.

5) Up in the air at the same time
At any given moment, there are approximately 10,000 aircrafts with more than a million passengers on board simultaneously cruising in the airspace.

15th Cyprus Salsa Congress – Video

Culture

Alexander Papacosta

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March 10, 2022

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Organic Cucumbers! 5 reasons to include them in your diet

health

Masha Salko

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January 26, 2022

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Organic Cucumbers! 5 reasons to include them in your diet

A vegetable that is consumed in larger quantities mainly in summer, due to the excellent refreshing feeling it offers. Its calorie content is very low, therefore, it appears in diets very frequently, while at the same time it offers a rich nutritional profile. So, let’s see how cucumbers can benefit our health.

– They contain antioxidants including flavonoids, which are known to protect against heart disease.

– They are one of the most moisturizing vegetables you can eat! They contain a huge amount of water, which reaches 95%.

– They can help lower blood sugar and prevent complications related to diabetes.

– Their large amount of fiber and water content can help prevent constipation.

– They contribute to weight loss.

M.I. All Organic Market – Always trustworthy

16, Kolonakiou street, Linopetra, Limassol

22, Paphou street, Agios Ioannis, Limassol

Cyprus Salsa Congress is Back

Alexander Papacosta

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January 19, 2022

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After a three-year waiting time, IT IS TIME! Celebrating 15 YEARS of successful events, this will be the epitome of ALL!!!

An enriched congress than ever before, with more SALSA, more BACHATA, more KIZOMBA to satisfy everyone’s taste! The party will start on Thursday 24^th till Monday 28^th, so make sure you free yourself from anything else.

In our site, you will be able to see all information, and updates that will be coming up in due time. The line up of all our artists, performers, DJs is almost final, promising you a most memorable experience day ‘n night!! Register now for our free newsletter and get the hot news first!

Cyprus is an ideal place for vacation, with 300 days of sunshine and crystal-clear Mediterranean waters! Our venue sits on a cliff giving you the most magical view of the area, with a white-sand-washed beach on your feet!

Book your room today before they sell out, and register for the full pass to secure the lowest rate now available!!

We all look forward to welcoming you back, to our 15^th Anniversary, an event you don’t wanna miss!!!!

The SalsaCyprus Team

Art project “Being Social”

Moi Ostrov Team

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December 20, 2021

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In today’s world photography has grown into a form of art that is used daily by people to convey ideas, reveal stories and raise various issues.

Fashion photography alongside is constantly undergoing changes throughout the years, especially, in the age of hi tech and covid measures appearance.

There have always been beautiful dresses and accessories throughout ages. Fashion photography came into existence when the idea of capturing models wearing luxury things in order to sell them came into play. Since then, this form has undergone a lot of changes, merging with the art and social components.

From only capturing exquisite items to capturing the backdrop and set as an important part of the shoot modern fashion photographs convey different moods and themes, they want to raise attention to. It shows that fashion photography, nowadays, no longer is limited to clothing, as it has expanded way beyond that, shifting the focus to presenting the mood or theme of the collection itself.

Photographers around the world are exploring and experimenting with various forms of photography and developing this art to the maximum, and today we want to share with our readers the work of talented Cyprus artist team that created an art fashion photoshoot with the support of Red Storm Films studio.

The idea of the photoshoot is the questions that have risen in everyone’s head at least once in lifetime: Am I a part of the modern world society? Am I social enough? Do people like me?

Relationships between people are ones of the most complex things and being a part of them is not an easy task. Some people like to be in the spotlight and are not bothered by extended attention, but some individuals are pressed by social frames and injustices. In many cases, these oppressions overlap in such a way that one person can potentially deal with and privilege at the same time.

“Being social” tells the story of a person as a unit and reflects the relationship within society, a huge system that can either support or suppress an individual. The photoshoot is focusing not only on conceptual ideas, but also on lighting schemes that were easily realized due to Red Storm Films studio. The photographer, Polina Stepina (@jojo_art_ist), managed to implement many interesting solutions using the lighting techniques popular all over the world, that will be covered in more detail in our next article.

The idea of being social nowadays was revealed with the excellent team of Alicia Chewe (@thealiciasmith) as a model, Beatrice Goudet (@beatricegoudet) as a stylist and make-up artist of the project and Kseniia Bakuleva (@kikkimora_news) as an assistant. Backstage video and photos were made by extremely talented videographer Gleb Oginskiy (@og.videography) and photographer Ekaterina Prokopenko (@og.videography). The shoot was shoot in Red Storm Films Studio (@redstormfilms).

Here is the link to the results of this art photoshoot: https://www.moiostrov.com/being-social-editorial/

CSS & Associates – Architecture That Brings Harmony to Inner and Outer Environment

Alexander Papacosta

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December 15, 2021

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CSS & Associates – Architecture That Brings Harmony to Inner and Outer Environment

Nature never ceases to amaze with rich combinations of colors, shapes, textures. But the most amazing thing is the harmony that reigns in these combinations of seemingly incompatible elements. When it comes to architecture, a sign of special skill is the ability of professionals to fit the structure into the natural landscape, to ensure the harmony of the place for comfortable living of people and its surroundings. CSS & Associates demonstrates such craftsmanship by creating architectural works that not only become a natural part of the landscape, but also give their occupants the maximum benefit of their surroundings. One such project earned the company a win at the Luxury Lifestyle Awardsin the category of Best Luxury Architecture Residential Development for ‘Art Parkside’ in Cyprus.

CSS & Associates architectural firm is a broad-based team of specialists in design, supervision, and management. The company was founded in 1991 and has been carrying out projects of various types and scales mainly in Limassol and Nicosia for the past 30 years. Over three decades, CSS & Associates has developed an impressive portfolio that includes commercial buildings, bars, sports facilities, urban design, interior design, renovations, educational, institutional, industrial, and residential buildings. Years of experience and an integrated approach to work guarantee a flawless result for each project.

The creative vision of the CSS & Associates team is based on reflecting the harmony of the world around us. Just as different colors form beautiful combinations in nature, the company’s specialists strive to contribute to this harmony with their creations. Combining the natural with the artificial, the traditional with the contemporary, the functional with the sustainable, they develop projects that are perfect in terms of aesthetics and practicality. Taking into account individual client requirements, CSS & Associates finds customized solutions that meet the highest standards of quality and sustainable architecture practices.

‘Art Parkside’ is a CSS & Associates project that embodied the fundamentals of the company’s vision and was recognized by the judging panel of the Luxury Lifestyle Awards. It is a modern residential development, located next to a public park in Limassol, with a view of the famous Akrotiri Bay and close to local stores and amenities. The advantageous location and clever architecture of the building provide residents with a great view of the surrounding scenic area. With excellent transportation links, residents have easy access to a variety of institutions, making it an ideal place to work and live a tranquil life with the family.

CSS & Associates developed the ‘Art Parkside’ project in collaboration with Nicholas Papageorgiou – Tale London, Itsimple Art Ltd. Thanks to the fruitful collaboration of experienced teams, the project was provided with high-quality 3D renderings of the building, a carefully thought-out interior design, uncompromising attention to detail, and an award-winning architectural concept. The building features 4 levels comprising two 2-bedroom and three 3-bedroom apartments with areas ranging from 103 to 230 square meters of living space and covered and uncovered verandas.

Like any other CSS & Associates project, ‘Art Parkside’ meets high standards of sustainability and energy performance. The building has a good certificate rating with high energy performance and low CO2 emissions.

About Luxury Lifestyle Awards

Luxury Lifestyle Awards is a global award selecting, recognizing, celebrating and promoting the best luxury goods and services all over the world. The goal of the company is to connect people with the best of luxury. LLA has evaluated more than 10 000 various goods and services in 400 categories from 60 countries and analyzed the results to give you a TOP list of the best of the best in the world. Such world-renowned brands as Chanel, Dom Perignon, and Ferrari were proudly named winners. The victory brings companies status and recognition, global promotion and exposure to an entirely new market of customers.

For more information, please visit: https://luxurylifestyleawards.com/

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LuxuryLifestyleAwards/
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Millenium Music International

Events

Masha Salko

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December 2, 2021

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The legends of classic hard rock, URIAH HEEP are coming to Cyprus to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their music career with a three-hour show for the first time in the band’s history!

The creators of such iconic songs as Easy Living and July Morning will perform your favourite hits with large-scale concerts in Limassol on 20th of September 2022 and in Nicosia on 22nd of September 2022!

Tickets are on sale soon!

Take part in celebrating this outstanding anniversary of the legendary URIAH HEEP!

Oh, honey!

health

Masha Salko

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November 25, 2021

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Most people may think of honey as just a sweetening substance, but it is much more than that. It is a truly unique product of nature. It is rich in nutrients, aroma and taste, and above all, offers many benefits to our body.

There are many types of honey, and many differences between them too. There is flower honey with pollen residues, while honey from coniferous trees is rich in minerals. Nectar-derived honeys are light in colour and weight and crystallize, while honeydew honeys are dark in color and crystallize less. Also, in terms of its chemical composition, flower honeys have a higher percentage of glucose and fructose than honey from coniferous trees.

At our stores you will find honey from both of the above categories as well as others, unique in their kind. Specifically, you will find honey from flowers, from wildflowers, from acacia, from orange blossoms, from thyme, forest honey, from chestnut, from pine, from fir, from oak, and from arbutus.

Apart from these, you will also find: honey with honeycomb, with propolis, with pollen, with almonds, with hazelnuts, with peanuts, with carob, and also the unique Manuka honey (10+, 15+, 20+, 25+ UMF) from New Zealand.

M.I. All Organic Market – Always trustworthy

16, Kolonakiou street, Linopetra, Limassol

22, Paphou street, Agios Ioannis, Limassol

Top 5 apps for work

Masha Salko

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November 25, 2021

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Text by BrainRocket

Insta: BRO has found some of the web’s best productivity apps to help you get more effective using your smartphone as a day-to-day working tool. Thanks to bigger displays and more robust processors, your phone can be a mobile workstation, allowing you to undertake tasks no matter where you are. Check our top 5 picks:

Todoist – to-do list and task manager app.
Be Focused – daily responsibilities app.
Things 3 – task coordination app.
Due – task reminder app.
MindNode – brainstorming app.

LinkedIn: BrainRocket has done some research to help you scale down all the suitable apps for IT professionals to enhance your productivity levels. Here are the top picks that can support your tasks and ultimately get things done faster.

Todoist – the ultimate task management app that helps you organize your work and life.
Be Focused – a powerful task execution planner which helps eliminate distractions.
Things 3 – an app to plan your day, manage your projects, and make real progress.
Due – an app that you can count on to ensure that you never miss deadlines.
MindNode – an app that lets you capture, organize, style, and share your thoughts.

Bee Pollen: what is it and what can we do with it?

health

Masha Salko

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November 10, 2021

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Bee Pollen: what is it and what can we do with it?

Did you know that bee pollen contains almost all of the nutrients required by the human body to thrive? That’s why the German Federal Board of Health has officially recognized it as a medicine. As science has already confirmed, bee pollen is the only food source found to contain all of the following:

Are you ready? Ready, set, read!

– The chemical composition of bee pollen comprises approximately 250 substances, including enzymes, vitamins, minerals, lipids and fatty acids, and amino acids.

– Bee pollen contains about 23% protein, including 10% essential amino acids. It also contains 30% digestible carbohydrates, 26% sugars like glucose and fructose, 5% lipids like essential fatty acids and 2% phenolic compounds like flavonoids. Its other antioxidant flavonoids include bioflavonoids, carotenoids, quercetin, rutin, myricetin, and trans-cinnamic acid.

– Furthermore, it is packed with vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin D, and B vitamins like folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6. From a mineral perspective, bee pollen also contains some magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, silicon, sulphur, and manganese.

How about that? That’s a long and important list we’ve got there! So, bee pollen – deffinetely a “yes” when it comes to healthy organic treats! Winnie the Pooh sure knew what he was doing climbing into a bee hive 🙂

Bee pollen is sold as natural granules, easy to measure and take required dose. You can also add it into other foods like granola, yogurt, fruity smoothies etc.

Little spoilet: it’s a tiny bit bitter, but you get used to this taste eventually. Just imagine how useful it is and it won’t bother you that much.

M.I. All Organic Market – Always trustworthy
16, Kolonakiou street, Linopetra, Limassol
22, Paphou street, Agios Ioannis, Limassol

The Parallel Project presented by The Gallery 45 in Limassol!

News

Moi Ostrov Team

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November 2, 2021

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The Parallel Project presented by The Gallery 45 in Limassol!

The end of this year promises us to become rich for art events in Limassol and one them planned is The Parallel Project presented by The Gallery 45 in old town.

The Gallery 45 is a new contemporary art and design exhibition space launching in the heart of Limassol’s old town.

It has set its sight on exhibiting contemporary artists from both the local and international stage while also introducing

emerging artists and designers to the Cyprus art scene. Its founder is Sanaz Nazemi Agha and is currently collaborating

with Athens-based artistic duo collaboration Blaqk, aka Simek and Greg Papagrigoriou as well as local Larnaca-based

artist Elena Tsigaridou.

The Gallery 45 presents The Parallel Project featuring internationally renowned Cypriot furniture and product designer,

Moussaris, together with Athens-based visual artists Anastasia Papaleonida-Pountza, DonForty and Robert Seikon

for their debut exhibition in Cyprus from the 20^th of November till the 22nd of December.

Mousarris’ mind-bending conceptual furniture and surreal functional art objects are all handmade, blending industrial

technology with organic handcraft. His works are proudly on permanent display at the 21st Century Design Wing

of the Louvre in Paris.

With a client base spanning major international collectors, architects, Hollywood notables and featuring in over 40

reputable design magazines, and recently he’s been awarded 2021 silver A’ Design award, 33-year-old Larnaca-based

Stelios Mousarris is undoubtedly a talent to watch.

Mousarris will present a curated installation of limited edition pieces along with the international launch of an exclusive

piece designed for the Gallery 45 in his first-ever local exhibition.

Anastasia Papaleonida-Pountza is based in Athens where she studied Visual Communication. Best known for her

paintings, murals and art installations using different mediums such as plaster, clay, ink, paper, fabric and wood, her

more recent works play with the repetition of abstract and dynamic forms to create calm yet chaotic artworks full of

movement and texture. Her works can be found in industrial spaces in Greece, as she works to interact the place with

the space and the building itself while often deriving influences from the elements that surround it.

DonForty aka Evangelos Sarantaris is a Greek visual artist based between Valencia and Athens, where he studied

Graphic Design and has been working mainly with murals, illustration and paintings. As an active street artist since

2002, his works of art consist of installations inspired by simple materials found on the streets.

His maximalist designs, with intricate hand-drawn lines battling for space amongst intense touches and improvised

drippings adorn walls, spaces and galleries in several countries across Europe.

Robert Seikon is a Polish visual artist based in Greece. Having graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts Gdansk,

Poland, his work focuses on contemporary and abstract paintings, murals and sculptures. Exhibiting internationally since 1999, his style has evolved and his interests have focused mainly on geometry and lines and in particular his play with parallel lines and colour. Seikon specialises in creating unique geometric patterns that have the power to transform a surface through the use of colour and design.

You can find more information on social media accounts: instagram.com/thegallery_45, instagram.com/donforty, instagram.com/anastasiapapaleonida, instagram.com/robertseikon

Organic beans – green miracle!

health

Masha Salko

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October 25, 2021

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Green beans are a nutrient-dense vegetable. They provide a lot of vitamins and minerals while they contain only 30 calories per cup! They are in season during Summer, while they are crisp. A very easy to prepare vegetable, as they can be boiled, steamed, sautéed, or grilled in just a few minutes.

Did you know:

– Green beans contain a high amount of chlorophyll. This may block the carcinogenic effects of heterocyclic amines that are generated when grilling meats at a high temperature. Thus, it is very recommended to pair charcoaled/grilled food with green beans.

– They may help with depression, sleep, and appetite due to their folate content.

– Their vitamin K improves bone health, and calcium absorption.

– They help protect the heart, the eyes, and promote digestion.

Where will you shop today?

M.I. All Organic Market – Always trustworthy

16, Kolonakiou street, Linopetra, Limassol

22, Pafou street, Agios Ioannis, Limassol

Cyprus Production Services brings South Korean movie producers to Limassol

Moi Ostrov Team

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September 16, 2021

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Cyprus Production Services brings South Korean movie producers to Limassol

Cyprus Production Services company brings South Korean movie producers to Limassol

A South Korean movie producer has chosen Cyprus as one of the locations for one of their latest productions.

Alexander Papacosta and Ivan Knezevic of Cyprus production services have been negotiating for months to bring the South Korean production company to Cyprus.

Alexander and Ivan: “Cyprus is a great place for movie making; although the movie industry is still young, Cyprus provides excellent opportunities and has many talented individuals in the movie-making industry. We are incredibly proud to bring such an excellent foreign production company to Cyprus.

We are delighted to work together with the South Koreans. We are grateful for all the support we have received from local hotels, the municipality of Limassol, venue owners and Leon Volkerink of Contollo Services for his participation, and everyone else taking part in this production.”

The production manager, location manager and other members of their team have been exploring Cyprus for the last two weeks. They are happy with the potential and locations Cyprus has to offer and are excited to start filming. The director of the movie has chosen areas in the old town of Limassol and Agia Fyla.

This production will undoubtedly put Cyprus on the forefront as an excellent location for movie making.

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