Destination Cyprus
We are proud to be launching a podcast that is dedicated to our home, Cyprus. Heart and soul, each and every one of us at Cybarco — a member of the Lanitis Group — is passionate about our own part in changing lives and communities through our pioneering projects. At the core of everything we do, is our love for this island. So, we are here to open a dialogue about what makes Cyprus so special to so many and we’d like to invite you to join us each month as we tell a different story with special guests and local insights from every sector and walk of life. Destination Cyprus, brought to you by Cybarco.
Episodes
19 episodes
EP. 17 - Biotech Innovation with Dr. Marianna Prokopi-Demetriades
It's a rare thing to connect with someone who oozes passion, purpose and optimism, while also dealing with such a painfully prevalent segment of innovation. Dr. Marianna Prokopi-Demetriades is an inspirational and empowering scientist with a ho...
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Episode 17
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42:15
EP. 16 - Culinary Journeys with Athinagoras Kostakos
Vision, passion, attention to detail and resilience, peppered with mouthwatering concepts, a holistic dining experience and food with soul. Athinagoras Kostakos has an inspiring culinary journey to share from every corner of the globe; and we a...
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Episode 16
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1:21:11
EP. 15 - A Round of Golf with Andrew Darker
The thriving hub of Limassol already boasts a collection of impressive 5-star hotels, an award-winning superyacht marina and an integrated casino resort. Adding an 18-hole championship golf course to the mix seems like a natural progression. Bu...
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Episode 15
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49:07
EP. 14 - Double Olympic Medalist with Pavlos Kontides
Our next guest made history in 2012 as the first Cypriot to bring home an Olympic Medal. And he went and did it again this year, over a decade after his unprecedented success sent ripples through our country and the sporting scene at large. Pav...
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Episode 14
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54:16
EP. 13 - Here For Good with Emilios Markou
It’s hard to imagine pairing the word ‘insurance’ with a disruptive visionary who exudes passion and charisma. Driven by an unwavering commitment to change, Cypriot entrepreneur Emilios Markou has already redefined the sector in Greece and Roma...
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Episode 13
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56:43
EP. 12 - Find Me Falling with Stelana Kliris
Many of us left Cyprus and stayed away for decades to pursue a career in the arts. If you had a passion for the world of entertainment, for TV or film, you had to go where the work was; and it wasn't here. Our next guest is part of a long overd...
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Episode 12
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46:21
EP. 11 - The Superyacht Lawyer with John Leonida
We thought we met in Monaco in 2017. It was actually 2012 — the length of a bible, indeed! I never lost touch with this man since. He is profound, in every way. Ranked in the top four of the world's leading high net worth advisers, John is know...
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Episode 11
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54:21
EP. 10 - Real Estate & Tech with Pavlos Loizou
Despite what he says, crunching data doesn't make our next guest any less of a real estate guru. His grasp of the sector, his hands-on experience in setting up large-scale real estate platforms and in repositioning real estate assets, equip him...
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Episode 10
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1:17:54
EP. 9 - The Power of Words with Andrianne Philippou
Hard to imagine, but fifteen years ago Instagram didn’t exist. In fact, the first hashtag was invented in 2007. We used to buy newspapers and magazines, we used to read articles and press releases, we used to watch long-form interviews on terre...
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Episode 9
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1:06:24
EP. 8 - West End & Beyond with Earl Carpenter
The festive season is upon us, and we couldn’t think of a better way to step into Christmas than with a sprinkle of musical magic. This month’s guest is an acclaimed international musical theatre performer, the star of some of our favourite Bro...
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Episode 8
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1:08:11
EP. 7 – Our Tech Island with Marios Giorgoudis and Tanya Romanyukha
Already firmly established, despite being in operation for no more than two and a half years, TechIsland is a non-profit organisation with a clear objective: to transform Cyprus into a recognised international Tech Hub. At the organisation's he...
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Episode 7
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50:27
EP. 6 – Entrepreneurial Heart with Stylianos Lambrou
He's a quintessential entrepreneur: The co-founder and CEO at Heart Group, the co-founder of Reflect Festival, the co-founder of TechIsland, the co-founder of Workin Spaces, the co-founder of Whitebeam Ventures, the co-founder of Heart Hotels.....
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Episode 6
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46:43
EP. 5 – Let the Show Begin with Tom Lord
From vision to reality, Limassol Marina has become a symbol of what we are capable of in Cyprus when we come together to deliver something transformative for our country, its image and economy. The shareholder companies behind the project belie...
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Episode 5
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41:57
EP. 4 - Meaningful Connections with Chris Christodoulou
I have known Chris for years…from a distance. In fact, in a country the size of Cyprus, it would be far more accurate to say I have known ‘of’ Chris for years. Today’s podcast was a stark reminder of the true value of meaningful connections and...
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Episode 4
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45:39
EP. 3 - The Rhythm of Carnival with Stelios Georgiades
The juxtaposition is fitting, of course. A diplomat and a chicken delving into the magic that is: the Limassol Carnival. Today's guest has put his passion where his pen is and written an absolutely fascinating, and historically invaluable, book...
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Episode 3
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36:16
EP. 2 - The Art of Wine with Sophocles Vlassides and Rebecca Argyrides
The names of today's guests have become synonymous with the Cyprus wine industry and its compelling evolution over the past two decades. Integral to a new, improved and competitive image, that puts our wineries on the map internationally, Sopho...
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Episode 2
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53:09
EP. 1 - A Real Estate Angle with Michalis Hadjipanayiotou
Over a decade at the helm of Cyprus’ leading luxury property developer – the company behind landmark projects like The Oval, Limassol Marina, Trilogy Limassol Seafront, and a member of the Lanitis Group – Michalis Hadjipanayiotou has played a k...
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Episode 1
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37:45
