Eight smart ways to reuse coffee grounds
With so many of us spending inordinate amounts of time at home, whether working remotely, quarantining from Covid, or social distancing under lockdowns and curfews… our coffee drinking has seriously ...
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Three ways to kickstart global climate action
Having unveiled a comprehensive, year-long campaign towards the post-Covid effort to tackle climate change, in this video, Global Citizen lays out three major actions to be taken by world governments:
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Promotion of gender equality a must
Article by Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides on progress made in the mainstreaming of the gender dimension in the foreign policy of the Republic of Cyprus, on the occasion of the ...
Family riches: how the Prince of Brunei designs his billionaire lifestyle
Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei belongs to one of the richest royal clans in the entire world.
While his brother, Sultan Hassan al Bolkiah, controls the family’s fortune, which ...
Perugia: the medieval and cosmopolitan heart of Umbria
In this video, we take a pre-Covid trip to Perugia, the Italian region of Umbria’s largest and most cosmopolitan city, and famous for its pristine medieval centre.
Other than ...
Lindau’s Marionette Opera: where puppets perform ‘Swan Lake’ and more
In this video we head to Lindau to visit an Opera house of a very special kind – one designed exclusively for performances by marionettes, founded and led by Bernhard Leismü...
Triumph from the skies: the Nike of Samothrace
In this video, art historians Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris discuss the remarkable ‘Nike of Samothrace’, a marble Hellenistic sculpture of the Greek goddess of victory, created around 190 ...
Doom scenario unfolding while ‘window dressing’ seems to be the government priority!
By Savvakis C. Savvides
A business today is like an orange that is forcibly squeezed from both sides under conditions of extreme debt and by being obliged to be operating ...
Benaki Museum CLOSE UPS: a 13th-century casket from Mosul
For non-Greek speakers, this video requires captioning. After clicking the video’s play button, hover your mouse cursor over the lower border of the video, then click on the ‘CC’ ...
Normal hair loss versus abnormal hair loss
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 ...
Easy and delicious: crispy chicken churrasco with chimichurri sauce
Looking for a show-stopping lunch or dinner that won’t keep you slaving for hours? You’re in the right place.
In this video, cookbook author and YouTube food channel ...
A dermatologist’s advice on caring for each skin type
In this video, dermatologist Dr. Bindu Sthalekar outlines how to identify the five main skin types – oily, dry, normal, sensitive and combination – and how to care for each, to ensure ...
The grocery store with a zero-waste mission
The owners of one plastic-free grocery store in Los Angeles are persuading customers to adopt an eco-friendlier way to shop… while acknowledging that some may need baby steps to adjust.
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We need to talk about gender policy
International Women’s Day: how do we get to a genuine ‘gender-transformative’ approach?
By Sophia Papastavrou and Fiona Mullen
In the 21 years since UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace ...
Eddie Murphy reflects on making of ‘Coming 2 America’
In this extended interview, Hollywood actor Eddie Murphy tells Today’s Al Roker why he felt that, after 33 years, it was finally time to make a sequel to cult comedy, ‘...
Seven healthy ways of rewarding your cat
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 ...
Animation basics – how to make a flip book
Hey kids, in this video, Guggenheim museum teaching artist Jeff Hopkins gives you a brief overview of the animation process, and then shows you how to put it into practice, ...
The pandemic has been a crisis with a woman’s face
By UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
As the world marks International Women’s Day in the midst of a global pandemic, one stark fact is clear: the Covid-19 crisis has a ...
When the sky has no limits: Jeff Bezos’ $65m private jet
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos owns one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world and is constantly travelling… which may cause you to wonder, does he own his own jet?
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A minute with Nelia Campinho Hairdresser
Where do you live?
Nicosia with my hubs and our crazy 7yr old son
What did you have for breakfast?
Coffee, coffee followed by another coffee (I get up really ...
Are geniuses real? The neuroscience and myths of visionaries
In this video, thought leaders from three different background discuss (and debunk) the myths commonly perpetuated about what it means to be a genius or a visionary.
And one of ...
Splendid seclusion: a road-trip across the wild Akamas
Despite the present Covid-related travel restrictions, the beautiful natural and urban areas of Cyprus are still accessible to us through the lenses of local creators.
In this video, we go ...
Red carpet looks that changed awards season style
It’s award season, and the prestigious gongs for films, TV and music are traditionally an opportunity for nominees and their entourage to glam it up on the red carpet.
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Dua Lipa: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
This NPR Tiny Desk concert features megastar Dua Lipa, performing with her band in London in December 2020, under the Covid-related restrictions that have been keeping everyone at home.
Of Kosovar ...