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SUMMARY:Cyprus at the European Writers’ Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cyprus is proud to participate in the European Writers’ Festival 2026\, taking place on 16–17 May 2026 at the British Library\, London. \n\n\n\nThis year\, Cyprus will be represented by acclaimed British-Cypriot novelist Christy Lefteri\, internationally recognised for her bestselling novel The Beekeeper of Aleppo. Christy will take part in the panel: \n\n\n\nOn the Road \n\n\n\nSunday 17 May 2026 \n\n\n\n16:30–17:45 \n\n\n\nAlongside Gonçalo M. Tavares (Portugal) and Artem Chapeye (Ukraine)\, the discussion will explore themes of movement\, displacement\, belonging and the personal and political journeys that shape contemporary Europe. \n\n\n\nThe festival is organised by EUNIC London in partnership with the British Library\, the European Literature Network\, the EU Delegation to the UK\, and the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK\, under the artistic direction of Rosie Goldsmith. Over the course of the weekend\, 26 writers from across Europe will gather for conversations\, readings and debates reflecting the richness and diversity of European literature today. \n\n\n\nOfficial Opening Reception – Cyprus House \n\n\n\nTo mark the beginning of the festival weekend\, the Cyprus House in London will host the Opening Reception on: \n\n\n\nFriday 15 May 2026 | 6:00 PM \n\n\n\n📍 Cyprus House\, London \n\n\n\nJoin us for an evening of celebration and European literary exchange as we welcome writers\, partners and audiences ahead of the festival. \n\n\n\n🔗 Book your place for the Opening Reception: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/opening-reception-of-the-european-writers-festival-2026-tickets-1983610673923? \n\n\n\nFestival Tickets – British Library \n\n\n\n🎟 Tickets for the European Writers’ Festival (16–17 May) are now available via the British Library: https://events.bl.uk/events/european-writers-festival? \n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to celebrating Cyprus’ literary voice within this vibrant European platform.
URL:https://cypriotfederation.org.uk/event/cyprus-at-the-european-writers-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Cyprus House\, 13 Saint James's Square\, London\, SW1Y 4LB
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyprus High Commission Cultural Section":MAILTO:info@culturalchc.co.uk
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