Pomegranates in Cyprus: from weddings to ancient tombs
For newlyweds in Cyprus, a pomegranate was more than just a fruit. Following the wedding ceremony, the fruit would be broken on the threshold of the couple’s home, the ...
Adapting the Rhodes signature style
By Katharine Short and Carolyn Hardaker
As a student in the 1960s, Zandra Rhodes would often visit the costume court of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to study ...
How Cyprus and Ireland are finding common ground through culture
The deep connections between the islands of Ireland and Cyprus are being marked by the University of Cyprus’ Irish Studies Collective through a series of international collaborations, literary events and ...
Dish underlines shared culinary vocabulary
Saganaki with Grape Jam
The word saganaki comes from sagani – the small, shallow pan traditionally used in Greek cooking, often made with two handles. The name has an older history ...
Remarkable diversity of sausage styles persists today
Bratwurst – the seasoned German sausage cooked by grilling or pan frying – has origins stretching back to medieval butchery traditions across the German speaking regions of Central Europe.
It is believed ...
All the recipes you need for a Cyprus meal
Baked Feta Saganaki with Cherry Tomatoes
This is a beautiful, rustic Greek, classic comfort food that relies on simple ingredients to create incredible depth of flavour. While Bouyiourdi and Saganaki ...
Gown season: The evening wear trends taking over red carpets and graduation balls
Awards season, graduation balls and summer weddings all call for the same thing: a gown that holds its own under bright lights. This year, the looks doing that work are ...
A minute with: Andreas Miltiadis, professional cyclist
Where do you live and with whom?I live in Cyprus. I grew up in Palaichori, surrounded by nature and mountains, and I spend a lot of time travelling internationally ...
How to customize a new car while protecting its paint
Buying a new car often comes with a list of changes you would like to make. You might prefer darker trim, a contrasting roof or a colour that was not ...
Strange lights over Cyprus: what are people seeing?
Most things people see in the skies above Cyprus have perfectly ordinary explanations. Every night, satellites pass overhead, meteors streak across the night sky, and aircraft fly back and forth ...
At 55, Greg the Geeza is starting again, one DIY project at a time
At 55, Greg Ohanian is embracing a new chapter.
He has relocated to Klirou, where he is transforming a vast, barren plot into a home, garden and outdoor space, all crafted ...
‘Revenge dress’ shows Princess Diana’s lasting appeal amid royal family war of words
By Sarah Young and Marie-Louise Gumuchian
Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ went on display in London last week, days after new claims about King Charles’ reaction to her death, as ...
Ukraine Olympic sailing champion finds a base in Cyprus
Ukraine at the Olympics is quite a recent development. For decades, its athletes were enfolded into other teams – tagging along with Poland, Romania and Czechoslovakia in the 1930s, then as ...
From Valencia’s rice fields to Cyprus tables
Paella – the emblematic rice dish of Spain – originates in the wetlands of Valencia, where rice cultivation was introduced by the Moors between the eighth and thirteenth centuries.
Early versions were ...
A practical guide to managing the past
Sometimes the past does not announce its return. It appears quietly – in the fear you feel when someone raises their voice, the apology you offer when you have done nothing ...
Platres Chocolate Festival brings two days of sweet treats
Two days full of the tastiest sweet treats and fresh mountain air await at the Platres Chocolate Festival this weekend. On October 3 and 4, the entire village will host workshops, music, ...
A minute with Peter Leandro Kypri, Cypriot smurf comedian
Where do you live?Larnaca, alone unfortunately 😛
What did you have for breakfast?Freddo Espresso Sketo
Describe your perfect dayMy perfect day would be exploring with friends, road-tripping somewhere new, ...
Healthy balanced meal in a trice
Grilled Peach & Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
If you are tired of the same old, typical salads, this one is for you! The grilled chicken keeps this firmly ...
Max & Mila’s World: Lidl revamps pet-care range under new brand
Lidl is consolidating its dog and cat product range under the new brand Max & Mila’s World and expanding it with three clearly defined quality tiers. With this launch, ...
From owls to otters, Japan takes closer look at animal cafes
Japan has started its first nationwide survey of animal cafes amid concerns over animal welfare, hygiene and public health, a government official said, bringing greater scrutiny to the popular but ...
Theatre takes Cyprus and China beyond cultural borders
By Karen Taylor
Theatre has always linked peoples, even when the language on stage is unfamiliar. In both China and Cyprus, this is taking on new energy as theatres offer ...
Ancient Cypriot jewellery reveals stories of status and craft
Almost 3,000 years ago, someone in what is now Larnaca (and was then Kition) was buried with an extraordinary collection of gold jewellery. There were earrings, bracelets, rings, a necklace and ...
Best hair dryers in 2026
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Dyson Supersonic — a ...
When the other person isn’t real: AI is complicating the rules of relationships
Imagine discovering that your partner has been talking to an AI companion most evenings. Not occasionally, and not as a joke. They tell it about their day, confide in it ...
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