Cyprus Symphony Orchestra - Events 1 - RUTTER: REQUIEM -3.4.2026
2026-04-03 20:30 - 22:00 (Asia/Nicosia) | Strovolos Municipal Theatre, 100 Strovolos Avenue, Strovolos, 2020, Cyprus
Lefkosia: Friday 3 April 2026 – Strovolos Municipal Theatre, 20:30
Composed in 1985, John Rutter’s Requiem is an intimate, contemplative and lyric meditation on the themes of life and death. Leaving aside any grandiosity and drama, it is a gorgeous masterpiece that moves towards light rather than darkness. Αs Rutter openly stated, his approach to the genre was clearly influenced and inspired by Faure’s Requiem.
It is precisely because of this approach that Rutter’s Requiem has wide emotional appeal, one that clearly touches the heart of every listener. To bring out these qualities, the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra is delighted to collaborate with the superb Georgian conductor Levan Jagaev, the distinguished sopranos Mariza Anastasiades and Eleni Charalambous, as well as the Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra Choir.
The seven sections of the work form an arch-like meditation: the first and last movements are prayers to God on behalf of all humanity. The second and sixth are psalms. The third and fifth are personal prayers to Jesus Christ. The Sanctus, which the composer describes as “celebratory and affirmative,” is the center and is an affirmation of divine glory, accompanied by bells as it is in the Roman Mass.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Exsultate, jubilate sets the seal on resurrection joy. Its virtuosic vocal brilliance, buoyant rhythms and luminous melodies beautifully project the radiant text of rejoicing and exultant praise.

John RUTTER: Requiem for solo soprano, mixed choir and orchestra
Wolfgang Amadeus MOZART: ‘Exsultate, jubilate’, K. 165

Mariza Anastasiades soprano
Eleni Charalambous soprano
Cyprus Youth Symphony Orchestra Choir (choirmaster: Loizos Loizou)
Levan Jagaev conductor

The concerts are held under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026.
Co-produced by the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation and Papadopoulos & Schinis Productions
Ticket prices: Stalls: €25 / 23, Balcony: €20 / 17
Ticket presales:
Concert 3.4: Online at www.ticketmaster.cy and to all shops of ACS Courier, 77777040
Information: Cyprus Symphony Orchestra Foundation: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy

McDonald’s Ayia Napa International Youth Soccer Festival 2026 - 4-9.4.2026
2026-04-04 09:00 - 2026-04-09 19:00 | AYIA NAPA MUNICIPALITY SPORTS CENTER, Kokkines area, Ayia Napa, Cyprus
We would like to invite your team to participate in the Ayia Napa International Youth Soccer Festival in a venue that can only be described as one of the most famous soccer activities in Cyprus and one of the biggest of its kind in the Middle East and Mediterranean countries. I assure you of a real soccer festival, with high standard of football and lots of fun for the young future soccer stars coming from many different countries.
Τhe next Ayia Napa International Youth Soccer Festival will take place from Saturday 4 till Thursday 9 April 2026.The whole event is organized and coordinated by Soccerworldcyprus, an official member sports club of the Official Cyprus National Sports Organization. The event is supported every year by the Municipality of Ayia Napa tourist resort, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism and is officially recognized and approved by the official Cyprus Football Association.
Categories & Age Group Competitions
Unlimited number of girls can join in the boys’ teams / girls can be up to 1 year over aged. With regards to age groups bear in mind that for next year age groups to be hosted (January 1st to December 31st) will be as follows.
For your correct travel and accommodation arrangements note carefully the below starting & ending dates per different age group which will be finalized upon team registrations completion.
GRASSROOTS EDITION (9 VS 9 / 7 VS 7 / 5 VS 5)
CATEGORY Α EAGLES (unlimited number of team participation)
2020, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Tuesday 07/04
2019, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2018, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2017, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2016, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2015, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2014, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2013, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
CATEGORY Β LIONS (unlimited number of team participation)
2019, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2018, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2017, 5 vs 5, 2 x 20, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2016, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2015, 7 vs 7, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
2014, 9 vs 9, 2 x 25, Saturday 04/04 – Wednesday 08/04
LIONS CATEGORIES (THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE)
The LIONS category relates to the participation of theoretically lower level football teams in separate tournament groups and separate games and applies to the age categories from 2014 to 2019. There will be no LIONS separate groups in age group 2013 (9 vs 9) and the younger age category of 2020. For 2013 there is the option of 11 vs 11 edition to be held on Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04.
It is also forbidden for previous year lions competitions semi-finalists and finalist teams to enter this year’s LIONS competitions, provided that they still have almost the same roster with previous year.
The same competition rules and regulations as set out in our rules & regulations publication will apply to both category competitions (Eagles & Lions).
It is strictly forbidden to use or move EAGLES players to LIONS. However, Lions players can play in Eagles groups as described above in the registration process details. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
It is strictly forbidden to move players from EAGLES to LIONS.
GIRLS COMPETITIONS
Girls exceptionally can be registered to play both in girls and boys age groups competitions under different name academies.
U15 GIRLS 11 vs 11 OR 9 VS 9 (2 x 30) SUNDAY 05/04 – TUESDAY 07/04
The right to participate in the Girls’ U-15 Championship will be granted to female players.
who have not exceeded the age of 15 by 01/01/2025, i.e., those born on 01/01/2011 or later.
As an exception, three (3) players born in year 2010 will be allowed to participate. Each team can have an unlimited number of players born in 2010 on their roster, but only three (3) can play simultaneously. A different player born in 2010 can enter the game when a substitution is made, according to the rules of the game.
Unlimited number of girls can be declared.
U13 GIRLS 7 vs 7 (2 x 25) SUNDAY 05/04 – TUESDAY 07/04
The right to participate in the Girls’ U-13 Championship will be granted to female players who have not exceeded the age of 13 by 01/01/2025, i.e., those born on 01/01/2013 or later.
As an exception, up to two (2) players older than 13 years old born in year 2012 will be allowed to participate. Each team can have an unlimited number of players born in 2012, but only two (2) can play simultaneously. A different player born in 2012 can enter the game when a substitution is made, according to the rules of the game.
Unlimited number of girls can be declared.
U11 GIRLS 5 vs 5 (2 x 25) SUNDAY 05/04 – TUESDAY 07/04
The right to participate in the Girls’ U-11 Championship will be granted to female players who have not exceeded the age of 13 by 01/01/2025, i.e., those born on 01/01/2015 or later.
As an exception, up to two (2) players older than 11 years old born in year 2014 will be allowed to participate. Each team can have an unlimited number of players born in 2014, but only two (2) can play simultaneously. A different player born in 2014 can enter the game when a substitution is made, according to the rules of the game.
Unlimited number of girls can be declared.
YOUTH (TEENS 11 VS 11) EDITION
Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04.
Arrival prior and departure after the above starting and ending dates.
2013, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04 2012, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04 2011, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04 2010, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04 2009, 11 vs 11, 2 x 30, Monday 06/04 – Thursday 09/04
