Three Seas Region: shared history, shared future
The countries in the Three Seas Region were hit less by Covid-19 pandemic and are forecast to recover faster than the rest of the EU due to infrastructural investment, good ...
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Lebanese government, ‘surprised by US,’ ends maritime border talks with Israel
by George Eid
A change of position by the US mediators was apparently the cause of the breakdown in the sixth round of US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel on ...
Shaping perfection: the story of visionary designer Elsa Peretti
With her sculptural shapes and new approach to luxury, Elsa Peretti forever changed 20th-century jewellery design.
Born in Florence in 1940, Peretti was an Italian jewellery designer and philanthropist, as well ...
Game of A.I.R: skydiver takes on pilot in high-altitude battle
In this Red Bull video, indoor skydiving vice-world champion Maja Kuczyńska and aerobatic race pilot Luke Czepiela pit their skills against each other, in a game of air.
Or, ...
Freedom from compulsions lies in cultivating joy – Sadhguru (Cyprus)
“The value of lifetimes of experience definitely cannot be thrown away; it’s needed. The memory of experience is the only thing which can bring wisdom to you.”
In this ...
Venus, Venice and Cyprus: Leventis Museum celebrates island’s ties with ‘La Serenissima’
In this video, the A. G. Leventis Gallery, supports the Leventis Municipal Museum’s programme of organised actions to celebrate the 1,600th anniversary of the founding of Venice.
The period ...
Colours and flavours: how to make tangy Garlic and Beet Hummus
Given the dramatic surge of temperatures, we continue the emphasis on healthier, lighter fare.
In this video, Kravings YouTube channel host Karen Ahmed shows us how to use beets to ...
Eight unconventional items to spruce up your home’s décor
When it comes to making our home environment look more visually appealing, sometimes, the most creative and decorative items are under our noses, yet we’ve simply never considered them ...
Teen community-building and leadership skills… through gaming
In this video, we meet 16-year-old Devin ‘Duster’ Williams, a professional gamer who gives us new insights into what playing Fortnite for years has offered him.
Despite the negative press ...
Growing crops in the desert… with seawater
Water that we can drink and use for crops is in short supply in much of the world – but what if we were able to convert seawater for such purposes? ...
Mark Wahlberg packs on the pounds for new film
A-lister ‘tough guy’ Mark Wahlberg’s abs have departed, with the 49-year-old reportedly packing on 20 pounds (9kg) of flab in three weeks in preparation for a new role.
The Oscar-nominated ...
Why are rabbits’ ears so long? (It’s not about hearing)
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 ...
Understanding true sustainability
The organisation making Cyprus’ villages green by resuscitating traditions
By Martin Clark
Grampus Heritage and Training is a leading organisation in sustainable development, of which I have been the director ...
Shoring up the EU financial system
The latest amendment aims to strengthen measures against money laundering and terrorist financing
By Elena Riga
The Amendment Law 13 (I) / 2021 introduces changes to The Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering ...
Suave it up: quick tips to wearing loafers with style
Gents, this one’s for you. A staple of the well-groomed man-about-town’s footwear, loafers come into their own particularly in the hotter months of the year. And thanks to ...
A canoe expedition to three lochs in the Scottish Highlands
On an overcast September morning in 2020, two friends aching to be on the road after a year of being in lockdown, set off for three lochs in a remote corner ...
Perfectly unresolved: why we resonate with unfinished art
In this video, guest to the Art Assignment YouTube channel, author John Green discusses the power of well-known, albeit unfinished, works of art.
Green shares some of his favourite unresolved ...
PCOS: the signs and symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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 ...
How to make a grilling apron with adjustable straps
In this video, Matthew from the Mister Domestic YouTube channel demos how to sew a sturdy, ready-for-action apron in 20 minutes. Thanks to its versatile design, pockets and adjustable straps, it’...
Quick and easy: creamy homemade Labneh from scratch
In this video, Suzy Karadsheh of the ‘Mediterranean Dish’ YouTube channel, demonstrates how easy it is to make silky and delicious ‘Labneh’, a dip popular all over the Middle East.
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Mourning the ice: Alaskan elders tell their climate change story
In this video from PBS Terra’s ‘After the Ice’ series, we meet elders from villages in the Bering Sea region of Alaska, who share observations of their melting world, ...
Cat fleas: what are they, and how to spot and get rid of them
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 ...
Five tips for parents to bolster communication with teens
In this video, positivity psychologist and life coach Dr. Paul Jenkins goes through five things for mums and dads to keep in mind, as they interact with and speak to ...
Kristen Bell describes battle for mental health during Covid
Actress Kristen Bell has opened up about her mental health struggles during the Covid-19 pressures of the last year, crediting her husband Dax Shepard for helping her get through them.
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