Taking stock of the Cyprus of yesteryear
THE WAY THINGS ARE
Colette NiReamonn Ioannidou
A man whose father was British told me things were better under British rule than now, which came to mind when I found ...
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Easy baked halibut with a herb mayonnaise crust
Put simply: baked halibut, topped with a creamy, herbed mayonnaise crust, is simply sensational, whether served for lunch or dinner.
When it comes to fish, if you tend to stick ...
Creating a circular economy for fashion
Waste in fashion occurs on a massive scale, and less than one per cent of recycled textiles is converted into new, wearable materials. However, very gradually, that may be changing.
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The science behind bioluminescent bays
In a few special places around the world, the ocean lights up at night with countless tiny blue flashes, thanks to bioluminescence – light produced by a chemical reaction in a ...
SEL for kids: what to do after making a mistake
In this video, Mister Brown of the Choose Well Group offers kids his advice on what to do after making a mistake.
The video is part of the Social and ...
Should you get your rabbit a bunny companion?
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Lorde teases comeback with first performance update
Lorde has signalled her musical comeback in 2022 – news greeted with wild enthusiasm by her fans.
It’s been just under four years since the New Zealand artist released her second ...
EU clash looms over China’s role in Cyprus
Cyprus walking a thin line between EU and China on infrastructure development
By Jason Krentos
Cyprus may soon be in a position where it will have to choose between elements ...
Feast practices: crafting Michelin-starred restaurant dinnerware
In this pre-Covid video, ceramicist Jono Pandolfi demonstrates how he and his team create 300 handcrafted plates, mugs, cups and other dinnerware for some of the finest Michelin-starred restaurants all over ...
Rent a car – a useful tool for easy travel
Should you drive your own car on a road trip or should you rent a car?
Many people will ask themselves this question while planning a trip. They wonder if ...
How to get your feet summer ready
By Prudence Wade
With the arrival of the summer we’re hit with the familiar panic. What kind of state are our feet in? What will we have to do ...
Mything the ordinary: the mundane world in miniatures
“My eyes are always on the job. My mind never shuts off. You know, I’m sitting in the doctor’s surgery and he’s getting ready to do an ...
Healthy boundaries: the reasons why people fail to set them
This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making ...
Messy wardrobe stressing you out? Declutter and organise
By Katie Wright
Do you feel a wave of panic every time you peek inside your wardrobe and face a mountain of mess? Do you regularly fantasise about having a ...
How to cool a home in the summer without AC
Cooling a home without the benefit of air-conditioning may seem like a lost cause.
But before the AC-less get too despondent at the thought of the summer heat returning, in ...
Stormy weather: the turbulent lifecycle and awe-inspiring power of cyclones
In meteorology, a cyclone refers to a large-scale mass of air, revolving around a strong, low-atmospheric pressure centre, and originating over large bodies of water.
They generally occur in three ...
Marinated, juicy and tender lamb kabobs
With summer’s grilling season just around the corner (although one may argue this lasts year-round in Cyprus), there are a host of options for getting friends around the barbecue.
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How to track down a new virus – and link it to disease
By Anthony King
Finding new viruses is easy – the hard part is understanding which ones cause disease, says Dr Lia van der Hoek, a virologist from the Amsterdam UMC, the ...
Three life-saving reasons to microchip your dog
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Effective ways parents can nurture accountability in kids
Mums and dads, this video is for you. Here, psychologist and life coach Dr. Paul Jenkins and speech and language pathologist Vicki Jenkins discuss how parents can foster accountability in ...
Timothée Chalamet to play Willy Wonka in origin story
Timothée Chalamet will play Roald Dahl’s beloved chocolatier in ‘Wonka’, a musical to be based on the early life of the character. Reps for Chalamet confirm he will ...
Stay another day: the appeal of unique versus ultra-luxe hotels
As you may suspect, hotels costing billions to develop offer some of the world’s most luxurious accommodation. Yet their more modest counterparts pack in enticing experiences of their own – ...
Check yourself: Why gingham is the perfect print for picnic season
By Katie Wright
Picnic season is here, which means not only can we decamp to parks, beaches or gardens to graze on sarnies, salads and strawberries washed down with something ...
White-knuckle ride: kayaking down the Indus river
If your work commute ever featured bumper-to-bumper traffic, would you prefer navigating a boiling waterway, coursing with powerful currents and studded with rocks on either side?
Because if you did… ...