
Limassol slips into carnival mode on Thursday, as Tsiknopempti (Stinky Thursday) signals the start of 11 days of music, colour and celebration, all leading up to the grand parade on Sunday, February 22.
The Cyprus Carnival runs from February 12 to 22, with events planned across the island. While parades and celebrations will take place in Nicosia, Paphos, Larnaca, Paralimni and other towns, Limassol remains the focal point of the






