Christina Michailidis

A flower arch was going to cost Andreas €1,000. He and his partner, Stephanie, were planning their wedding in Cyprus when one florist quoted them €5,000. When they decided to remove the ...

Mosquitoes may be small, but in Cyprus they are an almost constant nuisance, present throughout the year, although the species and level of activity change with the seasons. But why ...

For newlyweds in Cyprus, a pomegranate was more than just a fruit. Following the wedding ceremony, the fruit would be broken on the threshold of the couple’s home, the ...

Most things people see in the skies above Cyprus have perfectly ordinary explanations. Every night, satellites pass overhead, meteors streak across the night sky, and aircraft fly back and forth ...

Almost 3,000 years ago, someone in what is now Larnaca (and was then Kition) was buried with an extraordinary collection of gold jewellery. There were earrings, bracelets, rings, a necklace and ...

A large wooden door from a traditional Cypriot house may not have been designed simply for letting people in and out. In many vernacular homes, the main entrance, known as ...

Keith Newman’s home is hardly ever quiet. He typically has a dog tagging along behind him, a dog that needs something, and at least one taking a nap somewhere ...

One day, your siblings may be the only people left who remember your childhood exactly as it was. The inside jokes, the worries your parents had, Christmas mornings, and family ...

For generations, Cypriots viewed misfortune as more than simple bad luck. Across the island, rituals, charms and protective practices were used to ward off harm and bring order to an ...

Cyprus, for more than four decades, has been home to Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis. But long before settling on the island, she had embarked on a journey that would eventually take ...

People often say that life in Cyprus moves at a slower pace. Visitors imagine lazy afternoons, outdoor cafés, and close communities where everyone still has time to chat. But ...

Spending the past year feeding the neighborhood crows has changed the way I see them. What began as a simple routine soon became something stranger. They learned a whistle, anticipated ...

People are taking more photos than ever before. But, even with thousands of pictures on their devices, many families no longer have a single photo album at home. As physical ...

Not so long ago, the people of Cyprus lived surrounded by colour. Balconies overflowing with plants, shutters painted in bright shades, tiled courtyards, and homes decorated with personal touches all ...

Going on a weekend getaway no longer has to involve queuing at the airport, booking an expensive flight, or making months-long preparations. Instead, more and more Cypriots are engaging in ...

Cold plunges, sleep tracking, personalised nutrition, high tech therapies. These are all things that were exclusive to professional athletes but tech gurus have become part of a broader shift towards “...

Most people recognise the warning signs of heatstroke. But what about headaches that last for days, trouble sleeping, feeling foggy in the afternoon, or the tiredness that often comes with ...

Cypriot history on a scale so small that it fits in the palm of a hand is lovingly created by French artist Yves Kervella in a busy and intriguing looking ...

Food is not generally thought of as a record of history. But, recipes get handed down, meals are repeated, and habits turn into routines. In Cyprus, familiar dishes often hold ...

Early wake ups, daybreak, exercise and mindfulness have turned mornings have taken on a key role in today’s wellness arena. For many, these routines are seen as a way ...

For Omar Suleyman, perfume begins with a memory. “The fact that I couldn’t fly to Cyprus made me miss it even more,” says the London-based perfumer and founder of ...

Once upon a time, a carbonated beverage in Cyprus was more than just a refreshment. It was a part of the daily routine in village coffee shops, markets, schoolyards, movie ...

Upon leaving the hospital with a newborn, new mothers are often expected to possess immediate knowledge of how to look after a child; a situation often assumed as coming naturally ...

When people feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain, they often look for someone to speak to. More and more, that someone is not a person. Artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT are ...