The singing consul
Balancing two lives – that of a musician and a diplomat – made one former attaché in Cyprus feel he was winning at life. THEO
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Hollywood director of Cyprus film is a man with a vision
In the director of the Hollywood film currently being shot in Cyprus, THEO PANAYIDES finds a born fighter whose ultimate battle is with himself, making
Veteran book publisher tries to ‘uplift the universe’
For a local book publisher, it is all about being positive. THEO PANAYIDES meets a woman who has published it all – from children’s books
Greens politician is a force of Nature
In the deputy president of the Cyprus Greens, THEO PANAYIDES finds a likeable activist unafraid of direct confrontation, slugging it out to break into Cyprus
From ‘graffiti gypsy’ to top Cypriot street artist
From spray-painting walls in Greece to becoming the island’s best known street artist, THEO PANAYIDES meets an impatient, hyperactive muralist who now paints public spaces
Local brewer rethinks cider
A long way from home, an Australian former journalist and ship’s steward is now making award-winning cider in an out of the way village in
Voice of the Filipinos in Cyprus is asking the right questions
For 23 years one woman has been championing the cause of domestic workers in Cyprus. AGNIESZKA RAKOCZY meets a determined woman who has helped and
Radio DJ is the voice of the morning
In one of the leading DJs on the island playing foreign tunes, THEO PANAYIDES finds a man interested in what is ‘hot, fresh and trendy’
Combative, controversial candidate for MEP
In a man who may well become the island’s first Turkish Cypriot MEP, THEO PANAYIDES finds a fiery, long-time supporter of a united Cyprus. How
Creative talent lives life with abundance
In a video director, marketing consultant and mentor THEO PANAYIDES meets a confident and stubbornly independent woman with contagious energy who is well placed at
Lifelong maverick film star goes his own way
In a cult actor extraordinaire THEO PANAYIDES meets a sleek professional whose sinister onscreen persona hardly reflects his real life, although details of that are
Veteran actor is the paterfamilias of Cyprus TV
In one of Cyprus’ most recognisable actors, THEO PANAYIDES meets a man much like his most famous character: grumpy but dedicated to money and family
Comic Con organiser has the ultimate nerd lifestyle
In one of the organisers of next weekend’s Comic Con, THEO PANAYIDES finds an avid gamer and ‘comfy Goth’ who practically lives on the internet
Cardiologist’s heart beats for Cyprus
In a cardiologist who splits his time between London and Cyprus, THEO PANAYIDES finds a man who is impressive, intense and articulate. And who sees
Kenyan-born priest refuses to settle for average
THEO PANAYIDES meets a priest from Kenya, now in charge of a small flock near Pyrgos, who had a lifetime ambition to become a member
BBC journalist’s career built on the lure of adventure
THEO PANAYIDES meets a journalist who has had a varied and exciting career covering 16 wars – the first of them in Cyprus, while an
Singer says ‘You’ve got to have a dream’
From the moment he got chills down his spine singing a Scorpions song at school the current lead singer of Minus One knew it was
Japanese dancer/filmmaker’s lifetime of uncertainty
How famous can somebody involved in outsider art be? THEO PANAYIDES meets a Japanese maker of films that touch the soul, and emotional practitioner of
Successful artist’s life of two halves
Primed for a life as a suit and tie man, Yiorgos Bellapaisiotis has worked with Alexander McQueen and seen his art presented at MoMa. THEO
Prize-winning teacher says it’s all about giving hope
In a woman who was crowned the best teacher in the world last year, THEO PANAYIDES finds it is a tag that fits, as he