One-pot Portuguese rice with smoked pork sausage
In this video, Food52’s Dan Pelosi teaches us his mother’s special recipe for delectable Portuguese rice.
An easy one-pot recipe, the main ingredients of the dish are rice ...
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The genes we lost to mutation in the process of evolution
Welcome to some fascinating evolutionary genomics! In this video, we learn about the process of gene death and that it doesn’t always have to be bad – in fact, it ...
Five ways to take sewing projects from home-made to pro
As every sewing enthusiast knows, when it comes to making clothes, there are always little (or big) giveaways that the item is a work of love, but not necessarily professional ...
Cat-walking and harness-training: top tips and benefits
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 ...
Top 5 places for a honeymoon trip
Many couples look forward to celebrating their newlywed status somewhere abroad. It is the best time of their life for some people, as they can go together and visit places ...
The twin sisters who want to be national football teammates
This one is for all of you kids who have a twin sibling: just how close is your relationship, and could you see yourselves working together professionally?
In this video, ...
Dick Van Dyke maintains impressive workout at 95
Veteran actor Dick Van Dyke is proving that age is just a number, and can’t wait to hit 100.
In a new interview, the 95-year-old Hollywood legend spilled the secret ...
Could the #MeToo movement go civil in Cyprus?
The criminal route for a sexual harassment case has been blocked, but other possible actions exist
By Achilleas Demetriades
The #MeToo Movement that had started off in the US also ...
How excessive drinking affects your body: 8 harsh consequences you should be aware of
Drinking problems have become an incredibly common issue. Consequently, addiction treatment facilities and services, such as ARC addiction recovery service, are growing in popularity in many parts of the world.
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Decarbonisation of the maritime industry
By Alexandros Charalambides
Over the past five years, there has been significant growth in entrepreneurship activities in Cyprus with networking events, entrepreneurship competitions, startup accelerators and angel financings forming the ...
Political parties lied over bird-trapping policies
Last week the Cyprus Mail quizzed the major political parties on a variety of environmental issues including illegal bird-trapping, ahead of last Sunday’s parliamentary elections. BirdLife Cyprus explains why ...
Marathon man: a master sommelier trains for stamina and taste
“I really feel that I would not have had the nice things that happened to me, if it wasn’t for running.”
In this video, master sommelier and restauranteur, Bobby ...
‘Las Meninas’: Velázquez’s masterwork that transcends pictorial space
In this video, we analyse the artistic achievement represented by ‘Las Meninas’ – translated to ‘The Ladies-in-waiting’) – a 1656 painting by Diego Velázquez, housed in Madrid’s Museo del Prado.
Velá...
Dewy skin is in: products that help you get the glow
By Katie Wright
This season’s biggest beauty trend didn’t start on the catwalks or the red carpet – it was a product of the pandemic.
“Dewy skin became popular ...
Healthy boundaries: what setting personal limits should and shouldn’t entail
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 ...
Wind tulips: giving traditional turbines a visual ‘makeover’
Renewable energy solutions may be helping us transition away from a global dependence on oil, yet they come with their own challenges and drawbacks – not least, in the realm of ...
Tasty, 10-minute Moroccan meatballs
In this video, Suzy Karadsheh of the Mediterranean Dish YouTube channel teaches us how to whip up some mouthwatering Moroccan meatballs in a dash – perfect either as an appetiser or ...
How to build a black-out box for use during power cuts
As the weather gets warmer, there are occasions when communities may suffer electricity outages and blackouts. At such times, it’s a good idea to have a ‘black-out box’ to ...
How to break up a dog fight safely
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 ...
Getting the best out of mother-daughter ties
Girls, in this video we’re discussing the mum-daughter relationship, and how it takes on an especial significance during the intense teen years.
The two of you can be the ...
Brothers in charms: Harry Styles’ and James Corden’s gag-filled friendship
In this video, we take a look at the high-jinx friendship between singer, songwriter and actor Harry Styles and actor, comedian and TV host James Corden, reviewing some of the ...
There we’ll be: country duo Faith Hill and Tim McGraw’s $35m private island
Country music stars Faith Hill and Tim McGraw may sing about love, home and apple pie, but their property preferences tend to lean a little more tropical and lavish.
In ...
Calabria: Italy’s ancient land between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas
In this video, we travel to beautiful Calabria, a region of southwest Italy, occupying the “toe” of the country’s boot-shaped peninsula, and separated from Sicily by the Strait of ...
How did sneakers become such a global phenomenon?
By Prudence Wade
It’s hard to imagine a time sneakers weren’t everywhere. For many of us, lacing up a pair of trainers is the only way to complete ...