Cyprus Ministry of Culture to hold open discussion on Thymeli Scheme

The Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Culture has scheduled an open discussion regarding the Thymeli Scheme for Monday, February 16, 2026. The meeting will take place from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Ministry's ground floor building on 27 Ifigeneias Street in Strovolos. Theater organizations, groups, and individual artists are invited to provide feedback ahead of the scheme's upcoming call for the second half of 2026. Deputy Minister of Culture Dr. Vasiliki Kassianidou will participate in the event to engage directly with the theatrical community. This initiative aims to modernize and upgrade the scheme while ensuring a more balanced distribution of state funds for theatrical development in Cyprus. Interested parties can attend in person or follow the discussion online via a provided Zoom link. This meeting follows a preliminary announcement made on February 9, 2026. The ministry emphasizes that continuous dialogue is essential for the effective evolution of cultural funding programs. All participants are encouraged to contribute comments that will help improve the framework for theatrical creation.