The island where rabbits are animals of play, not prey
Ōkunoshima is a small island in the Inland Sea of Japan, which played a key role during World War II as a poison gas factory. It is often called Usagi ...
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Why Taylor Swift is feuding with a Utah theme park
Singer Taylor Swift’s album ‘Evermore’, which arrived in the last few days of 2020 as her second surprise album of the year, is the subject of a lawsuit between the ...
How to make a no-sew mini hanging quilt for your home
Colourful wall hangings can be a lovely way of decorating your home’s interior, and they’re even more satisfying if you’ve made them yourself!
In this video, Los ...
How a best friend helped a baby sea lion return to the ocean
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 ...
10 easy science experiments to do at home
Kids, science is awesome and helps us understand our world. And getting to see it in action can be great fun as well as educational.
So… in this video, you’...
Fellow Cypriot, your homophobic remarks matter
By Penelope Karaoli
When in 2019 one of our country’s most infamous bishops publicly claimed that gay men have a “particular odour” and that future mothers who “indulge” in anal ...
Inside Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s $60m home
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s $60-million mansion is back in the headlines, now that they’re getting divorced. They had purchased the property for a cool $20 million in 2014, and ...
We must preserve Republic of Cyprus
YIANNAKIS MATSIS argues that the only way to secure the long-term future of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots on the island is by preserving the Cyprus Republic, with some changes ...
How to compost kitchen scraps in your apartment
Think you can’t compost your kitchen scraps if you live in an apartment? Think again!
In this video, YouTuber Gittemary Johansen implements the principle of “refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle ...
Is political party state funding financing democracy?
Dr Louisa Borg Haviaras
Reports and post-programme surveillance following Cyprus’ exit from the bailout agreement praised sustained economic growth at rates far higher than expected. Progress was also made on ...
Peanuts: how to avoid their carcinogenic threat
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 ...
Go meat-free with spicy, sticky halloumi burger recipe
In this video, we learn how to make meat-free burgers, with a Mediterranean twist.
That’s right, instead of a beef patty, here we get gorgeous halloumi cheese, with a ...
Cyprus and the Green Deal: is it now or never?
Dr Dario Pontiggia
The European Union has put sustainability and the environment at the heart of its future. This commitment is backed up with an unprecedented financial package: €1.8 trillion. Of ...
‘Der Krieg’: the haunted visions of Otto Dix
German artist Otto Dix fought in and survived some of the worst battles of the First World War.
He was one of the only visual artists of the early 20th ...
The superhuman ‘iceman’ Wim Hof
Always exercise responsibly and safely. Ideally under the guidance of a trained fitness and/or medical professional, who can match the exercise or sports regimen to your present level of ...
Why education should start young
When parents get to the point of registering their children in a nursery or kindergarten they usually put as a priority the respect shown towards their child. But is this ...
Learning to cope without the ‘magic’ of school
By Melissa Heckers
It may be too early to assess the impact of the pandemic on education, but anyone who has witnessed a child learning online since the closure of ...
This mushroom brick could replace concrete
The world is addicted to concrete, and it’s making climate change a lot worse. But there’s a new generation of futuristic, sustainable building materials in the pipeline.
This ...
Rami Malek rates the baddest ‘James Bond’ villains
Hollywood actor and 007’s latest mysterious nemesis, Rami Malek, gives his verdict on all the standout James Bond villains from over the years, ahead of the release of ‘No Time ...
Why your dog watches you while you sleep
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 ...
Sketch with Jeff: how to draw a simple comic
Hey kids, in this video Guggenheim teaching artist Jeff Hopkins introduces you to the magic of comics… their history, their impact and their diversity.
As in every video in the ‘...
Bucks for your bangs: why this haircut will cost you $1,000
In this video, we take a pre-Covid trip to the New York City beauty salon helmed by Julien Farel, a French celebrity hairstylist, “haircare innovator” and entrepreneur in the luxury, ...
South Africa: A place of many names
In this video, South African writer and poet Siphokazi Jonas creates a bespoke love letter – “A place of many names” – to her country, as the camera takes us on a ...
A minute with Kirsty Dewar Singer/Songwriter
Where do you live?
In Limassol with my husband and daughter.
What did you have for breakfast?
A bowl of fruit and a STRONG coffee
Describe your perfect day
Waking ...