Everybody Falls follows Cyprus biker’s journey to the summit
For Savvina Koulle, downhill mountain biking is not just about going fast. It is a way to face fear, push boundaries and discover how to react when situations do not ...
Quick solutions for supper
Onigiri (Rice Triangles)
≈ 400g cooked sushi rice120g canned tuna, well drainedmayonnaise with sriracha1 pickled cucumber, choppedToasted sesame seedsFried onion1 sheet of nori, cut into strips
Prepare the sushi rice ...
A unifying element of Portuguese food culture
Bacalhau – salted cod – occupies a unique place in Portuguese culinary history, so deeply embedded in national identity that it is often said there are as many recipes as there are ...
‘Make this face look gay’
By Ashique KhudaBukhsh
Ask an artificial intelligence model whether a face looks gay or straight and it will refuse to answer. But ask it to alter a person’s photo ...
Buy clothing as a collector or curator
By Cathrine Jansson-Boyd
Fashion lovers are generally associated with bursting wardrobes and chasing the latest trends. But that reputation is beginning to shift.
In the last few years, market surveys ...
Meet CALA: A New Destination for Better Sleep and Bedding in Cyprus
Finding the right bedding in Cyprus isn’t always straightforward. Long, hot summers, humid coastal nights and cooler winter evenings mean that what feels comfortable in one season might not ...
Lab-grown diamond engagement rings: what buyers should know
A lab-grown diamond is a real diamond. It has the same carbon, the same crystal structure and the same fire when it catches the light at dinner. What changes is ...
Cyprus Rally to crown Middle East Rally champion
The 52nd Cyprus International Rally takes place this weekend, featuring 30 crews from eight countries.The event is the fifth and final round of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship.
Cyprus’ ...
Zivania: the Cyprus grape spirit with centuries of history
A couple of weeks ago LOEL celebrated 30 years of its Zivania, which has reached iconic status among lovers of this grape marc spirit. Zivania is a traditional alcoholic beverage, which ...
A minute with: George Lash, artist and founder of Lash Dolls
Where do you live?I live with my beloved wife, Anna, and our dog, Nugget.
What did you have for breakfast?I had my favourite breakfast: toasted wholegrain bread with ...
Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in Facebook privacy case
A judge in New Mexico ordered Meta Platforms META.O on Wednesday to pay the state $25 billion after a jury found the company had misled consumers about the privacy of ...
Alona and Pelendri invite visitors to annual Zivania festival
The villages of Alona and Pelendri will be celebrating Cyprus’ zivania traditions with festivals later this month and in November, showcasing traditional distillation, local cuisine, music and dance.
Alona’s ...
Athienou’s food traditions inspire a new collection of silk scarves
Athienou’s traditional food-making has evolved into modern textile art, showcased in a collection of silk scarves inspired by the town’s halloumi, bread, wedding sweets, and handmade pasta.
“Athienou: ...
Mosquitoes in Cyprus: why do some people get bitten more?
Mosquitoes may be small, but in Cyprus they are an almost constant nuisance, present throughout the year, although the species and level of activity change with the seasons. But why ...
Driving in Cyprus: what visitors should know before they rent a car
Cyprus is an island made for driving. The coastal roads between Larnaca and Paphos, the pine-covered bends of the Troodos mountains and the quiet villages of the Akamas peninsula are ...
Typography, pattern, and play: Designing better lettering tattoos and coloring activities
Typography and coloring may seem unrelated, but both depend on the same design principle: provide enough structure to guide the eye while leaving room for interpretation. A lettering tattoo must ...
Which are Cyprus’ favourite restaurants?
Cyprus loves to eat. That is no secret and thankfully there is no shortage of places to chose. The island has award-winning restaurants, recognised by top industry professionals and venues ...
Moving from Canada to the USA: What you need to know before relocating
If you are moving from Canada to the USA, ask prospective movers how they handle customs paperwork, what their quote includes and how delivery is scheduled. Those answers help you ...
Gucci’s new Made in China sneaker breaks Italian tradition
By Tassilo Hummel and Helen Reid
Gucci has begun selling new luxury sneaker models labelled Made in China, a break with its Italian manufacturing tradition that some industry watchers say ...
Nicosia board-game café brings players together
Oleg is Ukrainian, 33, and in finance. It’s 7pm on a Friday, the end of a long working week. You’d expect him to be in a bar, letting off ...
Simple recipes for Autumn
Eggs with Spicy Tomato Sauce Shakshuka
400g tomato sauce with eggplant150 ml water4 medium eggs, beaten½ tsp salt½ tsp freshly ground pepperTo serveSpices1 tbsp chopped fresh dillSpinach leavesCrusty breadStrained yogurt
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Fresh ingredients and balanced flavours
Gyros – the iconic Greek street food – has origins that reflect a blend of Eastern Mediterranean culinary traditions and 20th century urban development. Its roots are commonly linked to the arrival ...
‘Ferritin face’ is trending – but can your skin really reveal low iron?
By Chloe Casey
Forget jade rollers, LED masks and salmon sperm facials. The latest skincare trend taking over TikTok is a blood test.
‘Ferritin face’ is the social media term ...
How to see who liked an Instagram post and find repeat likers
To see who liked an Instagram post, open the post and tap its like count or the “Liked by … and others” text, when available. This opens the available liker list. ...
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