Episode 106: Antigoni on representing Cyprus at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

Episode 106: Antigoni on representing Cyprus at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

Culturescope host, Paul Lambis, chats to Antigoni, the artist representing Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. In her first ever candid interview, Antigoni opens up about her journey to Eurovision, her music and creative vision, and what this moment means for her and for Cyprus. Discover the story, her inspirations, and how she’s preparing to bring Cypriot passion and energy to one of the world’s biggest stages. Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erQ6X_y3HUw&t=134s Air date: Saturday, 8 November 2025 Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd. More about Culturescope: www.culturescope.eu [https://www.culturescope.eu/] More about the Cyprus Diaspora Forum: www.cyprusdiasporaforum.com More about Paul Lambis: www.paullambis.com [https://www.paullambis.com/]

Episode 105: Silia Kapsis on representing Cyprus at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest

Culturescope host, Paul Lambis, chats to Silia Kapsis, a singer of Cypriot and Greek descent, born and raised in Sydney, Australia, who has already made waves across the entertainment industry.  When it comes to Eurovision inspiration, Silia looks up to another legend from Cyprus: Eleni Foureira.  Kapsis regards her Eurovision participation as a pivotal moment in her life, "a dream come true," as she heads to Malmö, Sweden  to become the youngest Australian to ever grace the Eurovision stage. Air date: Friday, 19 April 2024 Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd. More about Culturescope: www.culturescope.eu [https://www.culturescope.eu/] More about the Cyprus Diaspora Forum: www.cyprusdiasporaforum.com More about Paul Lambis: www.paullambis.com [https://www.paullambis.com/]

Episode 104: Marilena Shyama Shakti on combining ancient practices and modern science

Culturescope host, Paul Lambis, chats to meditation and yoga teacher, Marilena Shyama Shakti, who uses her spiritual skills to direct her energies to gain higher levels of achievement. Since 1995, when she first began practicing yoga, and after thousands of hours of training in the fields of yoga, tantra, meditation, mindfulness, Vedic Art, Shaktism, fine arts, and more, she is now a qualified master teacher, offering space and time to individuals in Cyprus who wish to discover the benefits of yoga and meditation for a healthier life. Featured on Culturescope - Season 3 Air date: Friday, 2 June 2023 Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd. Watch the video interview on Culturescope: MARILENA SHYAMA SHAKTI [https://youtu.be/7WxreaQgRa4] More about Culturescope: www.culturescope.eu [https://www.culturescope.eu/] More about Paul Lambis: www.paullambis.com [https://www.paullambis.com/]

Episode 103: Helena Kidd on sharing her mother's hidden story, and breaking the silence

Ten years ago, Helena Kidd, a first-generation Australian of Greek Cypriot origin, came across her mother’s handwritten Greek diary. When it was translated, a very different woman emerged from the pages than the one who had brought her up. The hardships Maria Avraam experienced as a Greek Cypriot woman forced into a loveless, abusive marriage, immigrating to a foreign country, coping with marital abandonment, and raising three children as a single parent were glossed over. Featured on Culturescope - Season 3 Air date: Friday, 12 May 2023 Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd. Watch the video interview on Culturescope: HELENA KIDD [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3DPYAXWgSg] More about Culturescope: www.culturescope.eu [https://www.culturescope.eu/] More about Paul Lambis: www.paullambis.com [https://www.paullambis.com/]

Episode 102: The American University of Beirut in Cyprus has placed Pafos on the map of higher education cities

The signing of the agreement with the Municipality of Pafos in Cyprus to establish the American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo’s first campus outside Lebanon, took place on April 8, 2022, marking a watershed moment in the realisation of the university’s global vision. Paul Lambis meets Professor Wassim El Hajj, who discusses the founding of the American University of Beirut in Cyprus, which has allowed Pafos to 'join' the map of higher education cities. Featured on Culturescope - Season 3 Air date: Saturday, 6 May 2023 Produced by Silver Thespian Ltd. Watch the video interview on Culturescope: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOrIg0-_zWc] More about Culturescope: www.culturescope.eu [https://www.culturescope.eu/] More about Paul Lambis: www.paullambis.com [https://www.paullambis.com/]