Melissa Hekkers

A romantic story about a man attempting to escape the world by heading to the island is set for international release. MELISSA HEKKERS meets the woman behind it “It’s ...

In today’s episode, the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy Maria Holguin said “a lot of ideas” had been raised at her meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides. Elsewhere, the ecclesiastical ...

In today’s episode, the inquest into the death of National Guard officer Thanasis Nicolaou, found dead in 2005, continued, with state prosecutor Xenia Xenophontos questioning forensic pathologist Dimitra Karayianni regarding ...

In today’s episode, President Nikos Christodoulides announced plans to create a “digital citizen” mobile application, on which people can access government services. Elsewhere, the cost of compensating every single ...

In today’s episode, four new ministers are expected to take up their duties on Wednesday, following President Nikos Christodoulides partial and widely anticipated cabinet reshuffle. In other news, there ...

Gym Kile offers a safe, nurturing space where women can focus on their health without feeling self-conscious or intimidated Two young ladies took the helm of what is today known ...

In today’s episode, opposition Akel hit out at Archbishop Georgios and the state broadcaster on Tuesday, after CyBC broadcast the prelate’s speech on Christmas instead of the president’...

In today’s episode, Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou unveiled “a grand plan” aimed at helping migrants integrate in Cyprus. Elsewhere, there has been an increase in Syrian asylum applications, the ...

Deprived of her mobility, one woman has turned to a sport for the strong. She tells Melissa Hekkers how it won her heart Maria Markou’s love for sports was ...

In one of the island’s first Paralympians, Melissa Hekkers finds a woman with a love of water who has used her success to fight for acceptance as she looks ...

My daughter’s name is Lara. Lara is also a place where I created some of my fondest childhood memories. Within those memories, are tiny little creatures scrambling to make ...

There are many ways to put a loom to use. Melissa Heckers meets one creative breathing new life into a traditional Cyprus method by combining the art with modern wares ...

Cyprus’ tertiary education’s rapid growth has caught the attention of international university ranking organisations, which evaluate, compare and rank the world’s top universities. Prospective students from around the ...

In today’s episode, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou on Tuesday spoke of “cautious optimism” regarding talks with energy giant Chevron over development of the Aphrodite offshore gas field. Elsewhere, prison ...

You may know Foody as a delivery service that allows you to order from your favourite local restaurant’s menu, bring you your ultimate caffeine boost from the coffee shop ...

Endeavouring to support its customers through the current challenging financial pressures, Hellenic Bank has introduced an array of new measures aimed at easing its customers’ obligations, while facilitating their banking ...

Many of us will have heard of Hellenic Bank – you’re more than likely to have come across one of its branches at prominent locations in all cities across the ...

Entrance to the Paphos village of Mandria has been given a colourful facelift By Melissa Hekkers The island’s longest mural now stands complete at the entrance of Mandria village ...

Choosing a university and, more importantly, a field of study that can bring about desired outcomes in one’s life, are among the most daunting yet important steps for a ...

In today’s episode, assistant UN Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas, Miroslav Jenca is set to hold separate meetings with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin ...

In today’s episode, the United Nations Security Council late on Monday expressed its deep concern over the developments in Pyla, in which three UN peacekeepers were attacked after a ...

In today’s episode, the UN Security Council is expected to discuss on Monday the incident in the buffer zone at Pyla with the attacks against UN peacekeepers as well ...

In todays episode and with the summer at its peak, deputy minister for tourism Constantinos Koumis said tourist arrivals to the island have increased by 32 per cent this year, and ...

In this episode, private hospitals asserted on Thursday that they cannot – and will not – renew their contract with the Health Insurance Organisation on what they say is a take-it-or-leave-it basis, ...