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Vourate Geitonoi (
Cypriot Greek Cypriot Greek ( el, κυπριακή ελληνική or ) is the variety of Modern Greek that is spoken by the majority of the Cypriot populace and Greek Cypriot diaspora. It is considered a divergent dialect as it differs from Standard Moder ...
: Βουράτε Γειτόνοι; meaning: Run Neighbors) is a
Cypriot Cypriot (in older sources often "Cypriote") refers to someone or something of, from, or related to the country of Cyprus. * Cypriot people, or of Cypriot descent; this includes: ** Armenian Cypriots ** Greek Cypriots ** Maronite Cypriots ** Tur ...
comedy series broadcast by
Sigma TV Sigma TV is a commercial network in Cyprus that commenced broadcasting on April 3, 1995. It is a private service and is currently the first-rated channel in Cyprus. Sigma TV is geared at a younger audience, with the focus on the 18-45 age group. ...
from 2001 to 2005. Due to its massive popularity, the series aired for one more season in 2010. In 2019, a spin-off movie based on the series was released, titled ''Vourate Geitonoi''.


Plot

The series revolves around the lives of the residents of a Nicosia apartment building.


Characters

The owner of the building, Rikkos Mapouros is known for his stinginess. This is shown on many occasions. For example, in the last season of the series Rikkos son requested a mobile phone for his birthday. Rikkos, reluctant to spend unnecessary money he attaches two cups together with a wire and gives them to his son. He suffered a stroke when he was asked to pay taxes, something he had been somehow avoiding for years. Pepa, Rikkos' wife, is known to have the most common sense of all the characters. She often gets in fights with Rikkos and chases him with a wooden rolling pin. Kikitsa, Rikkos' and Pepa's oldest child, is known for being spoilt although Rikkos never buys her anything. By the end of the series she is married. Nastazia, Rikkos' and Pepa's neighbor, who runs a beauty salon on the floor above them, is known for her dislike of the Greek Cypriot dialect and recoils whenever Rikkos is hitting on her due to the fact that Rikkos is very traditional. She also gets married by the end of the series. Artemakis, Nastazia's neighbor, is studying to become a cook and is known for frequently exclaiming "Εγώ έντζιε", a way of saying you are innocent in the Greek Cypriot dialect. Yiannis, Artemakis' roommate, is studying to become a police officer. He is often seen arguing and fighting with Artemakis. Antonakis Kattos is a policeman who is introduced to the series by interrogating Rikkos about a case of attempted murder. His son, Sofronis, is Kikitsa's boyfriend and eventual husband. There are several other less significant characters.


Main cast

Greek television series Television in Cyprus Cypriot television series 2001 Greek television series debuts 2005 Greek television series endings 2001 Cypriot television series debuts 2005 Cypriot television series endings 2000s Cypriot television series Sigma TV original programming


References


External links


Sigma TV profile and Web TV
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