‘People think it’s a hobby. And it’s not a hobby’
Everyone, so it’s often claimed, has a book in them – or a script, or a play. The idea of being a writer is a potent one, creating something that’...
The history of: Ghormeh Sabzi
Ghormeh Sabzi, often described as the heart and soul of Persian cuisine, is a story simmered over centuries. Widely regarded as the national dish of Iran, this aromatic herb stew ...
Get a taste for Cyprus zivanias
“Join us for an unforgettable tasting experience dedicated to Cyprus’ most iconic spirit — Zivania,” says Brewfellas as the downtown Nicosia bar prepares for an eventful Saturday night. Brewfellas will switch ...
A minute with: Andys Skordis, Composer
Where do you live and with whom?I don’t have a permanent base.
What did you have for breakfast?Coffee.
Describe your perfect day.Swim, coffee, compose, lunch, nap, ...
Guest recipes with Chryso Patsalidou
Easy & Quick Crustless Cheese Pie(Airfryer or Sandwich Maker)This crustless cheese pie is a quick, protein-packed snack or light meal. With simple ingredients like cottage cheese, feta, oats, ...
Destination weddings in Cyprus: What dresses work best in a sunny climate
Cyprus has long been a magnet for couples looking to marry somewhere warm, romantic and effortlessly cinematic. There’s something about the way the afternoon sun softens the landscape — the ...
Cyprus recipes: with Loulla Astin
Fide Soupa: Cypriot Vermicelli Soup
A bowl of comfort, healing and home. This soup is a Cypriot classic, simple yet deeply nourishing. Traditionally made with just vermicelli in chicken stock, ...
It’s time to delve deeper into depression
By Dina Gavarieva
A new study has added an important piece to the puzzle of depression – and why women may be more vulnerable to it.
Researchers at the QIMR Berghofer ...
Efharistó, Cyprus: how three minutes can change your brain
Life in Cyprus can be wonderful – blue seas, mountain breezes, long lunches under vine-covered terraces…
But, let’s be honest, it can also be maddening. There’s traffic on Makariou, ...
Unwrapping the secrets of a successful Christmas market
With December just around the corner, the busiest time of the year is approaching. The season, packed with festive events and markets, is an eagerly awaited period for one group ...
The sea as therapy – all year round
By Christina Michailidis
For centuries, people have looked to the sea for healing. In 18th century Europe, doctors would prescribe sea air and saltwater baths as remedies for melancholy and ...
Lidl Wellness Camp: an ecosystem of wellbeing
How long has it been since you spent two days thinking and learning about your wellbeing? I arrived at the Sixth Lidl Wellness Camp (LWC) with an urge to look ...
Million teens brace for ‘delete day’ as Australia readies to ban kids from social media
Online platforms will ping Australian teenagers through over a million accounts in coming days offering a choice: download data, freeze profiles or lose the lot when a world-first ban on ...
Finally time for some gardening
Gardeners in Northern Europe may envy us our sunny gardens, where we can grow many sub-tropical plants along with the more usual ones. Sometimes though, I long for the lovely ...
What do tons of ice in the Egyptian desert say about climate change?
What can you say about a seven-ton, six-metre ice sculpture in the middle of the Egyptian desert? The answer is ‘Nothing’, or at least it doesn’t matter. The image ...
60 years ago, supermodel Jean Shrimpton’s Cup outfit shocked the nation, but few know the full story
By Pauline Hastings
On October 30, 1965, the then 22-year-old wore a “swinging 60s” minidress that would go on to become the stuff of legend.
Shrimpton ventured to Flemington Racecourse in a ...
A sour taste of home
Żurek, Poland’s cherished sour rye soup, boasts a history as rich and textured as its tangy flavour. Its origins reach deep into the Middle Ages, emerging as a humble ...
A minute with: Fikos, artist and mural painter
Where do you live?I live in the suburbs of Nicosia with my partner.
What did you have for breakfast?Toasted multigrain bread with avocado, hummus, and sautéed Pleurotus ...
5 best sites to buy Instagram followers – Updated list
In late September 2025, Instagram crossed 3 billion monthly active users. That is a huge audience and a lot of noise to cut through. Organic growth can be slow, uneven, and tied ...
Guest recipes with Lidl Food Academy
Gluten-free Tarte de Provence aux raisins
For the pastry250g gluten-free flour1/4 teaspoon salt115g unsalted butter (cold)15g honey50ml cold milkFor the filling300g cottage cheese200g cream ...
Why do we see the world so differently?
Have you ever wondered why men and women can live in the same house, see the same things, and yet seem to exist on completely different wavelengths? It’s not ...
Want to feel really good? The answer isn’t another sketo…
Okay, so it’s November.
But Cyprus is still warmer than most places on the planet. And even though we’re not in the throes of our 40-degree-plus summers, we ...
How to pick New Year gifts from Dubai when you’re not in the UAE
New Year is coming up, and you’re probably already thinking about what to get your friends, family, or even clients. But here’s the catch – you’re not in ...
Telling the history of Cyprus through clothes
Historical creativity meets fashion in the Woven Roots collection to be presented this week by Folkmona, which aims to shed light on the everyday life of Cypriot women, and their ...