‘Who are you?’, asks bubbly Paphos artist
THEO PANAYIDES meets a woman 20 years after she first arrived on the island, and finds a creative using art to tell the stories of those less fortunate
The old town ...
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Weird and wonderful world of a tiny shopkeeper
In what could be termed as junk, one man finds collectible treasures. THEO PANAYIDES speaks to a permanent expat rescuing Cyprus’ modern history one discarded landfill piece at a time
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Palestinians in Cyprus, thinking about Gaza (video)
With a ground war looming in Gaza, we spoke to two Palestinians who’ve been living in Cyprus for decades – including one who lost family in Gaza just a day ...
Soaring electricity bills: ‘I’ve taken out all the light bulbs in my home’
Ever increasing costs forcing consumers to restructure energy bills
Standing on the pavement outside the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), with a little boy in tow, Nitsa tells the Cyprus ...
Dancer with a taste for maths and kissing
In the driving force hoping to bring the European Capital of Culture to Limassol, THEO PANAYIDES finds a woman who loves numbers, and inviting the audience in to a performance
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Cultured gelato maker talks migrants and ice cream
In a master gelato maker, THEO PANAYIDES finds a cultured man unimpressed with the sweet in Cyprus, and doubtful over the future of Limassol
We talk about migrants and ice ...
Cyprus naturalist at home with other animals
A grand project is being planned from a small home in Geri, where an obsessive, single-minded man is trying to know everything. At least about the island, finds THEO PANAYIDES
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Public opinion: How do we solve the migrant issue in Cyprus? (video)
A couple of weeks after the violent anti-migrant protest, we asked a selection of people on the streets of Nicosia for their views on the migrant issue.
Limassol culture maven with an alternative vibe
In a low-key prominent Limassolian who has led the biggest cultural hub on the island for over 20 years, THEO PANAYIDES finds a woman open to new ideas, and experiences
Everyone ...
Impetuous ex-journalist finding contentment through animals
In a former tabloid journalist THEO PANAYIDES finds an impulsive woman, mentally tough and an animal lover who his now tired of peeking into other people’s lives
We’re ...
Farmer and distiller appreciating life in a mountain valley
An award-winning spirit maker who has spent his life in the kitchen now spends his time in the hills of Limassol cooking up drinks unusual and regular, finds THEO PANAYIDES
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Ozempic: Cypriots shed kilos with weight-loss drug
But diabetics – its intended target – can barely get it
The global frenzy over a new weight-loss drug has, unsurprisingly, hit Cyprus too – with the added complication that we don’t ...
From Eoka fighter to art collector
In a diplomat and lifelong churchgoer involved in a significant phase of Cyprus’ history, THEO PANAYIDES finds a man focused on culture and the value of education
It was back ...
Migrants living in squalor in Chlorakas (video)
We visited the St. Nicolas Elegant Residence in Chlorakas near Paphos, which has been occupied by migrants for over a year now – though in fact the situation seems to have ...
Ombudswoman with a belief in the ‘domino effect’
In the Ombudswoman THEO PANAYIDES finds a romantic realist with the power to intervene to make things right, an idealist with a poetic streak
As a symbol, it’s almost ...
Nomadic writer considers the world her home
In a journalist and award-winning novelist who follows stories across the continents, THEO PANAYIDES finds a vivacious woman in love with Cyprus
Anais Llobet is moving on. This is not ...
Positive-thinking coach turning misfortunes into blessings
In a life coach who has just published a self-help book, THEO PANAYIDES finds an ‘ordinary guy’ who is chatty, candid and enthusiastic about the power of positive thinking
The ...
Public opinion: Is it hotter than it used to be? (video)
After a heatwave of 10 straight days with 40-plus temperatures, we asked people on the streets of Nicosia if the summer heat really is worse now than it was in the ...
‘Old soul’ at the forefront of a fast-growing sport
A laid-back Texan has wooed Spain with his favourite pastime – disc golf. It’s cheap, it’s popular and now he has turned his sights on Cyprus, he tells THEO ...
Ex-diplomat recalls 40 years in the inner circle
Born to Limassol ‘aristocracy’, former ambassador to the UK Alexandros Zenon came of age during the Turkish invasion. THEO PANAYIDES meets him as he reflects on his affection for Churchill, ...
Beloved Cypriot artist’s lifetime of persistence
In an open-hearted man whose friendships and feuds are legendary, THEO PANAYIDES finds a famed print maker with works spanning from postage stamps to the Pushkin Museum
It’s a ...
Mexican grande dame of indigenous dance therapy
THEO PANAYIDES meets a dramatic woman, not held back by convention, who follows a globe-trotting life bringing the benefits of pre-Hispanic traditions to the world
The name is majestic in ...
Sander and Olaf, the only guide dog in Cyprus (video)
We talk to Sander Strijthagen, a Dutch man living in Limassol, who’s been blind since being diagnosed with a rare nerve disease six years ago at the age of 38.
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Charismatic DJ unifying people through music
The force behind AfroBanana tells THEO PANAYIDES how he was named after his grandpa and, through a life of chaos and interaction, is best known for creating narratives on the ...