French artist brings Cyprus history to life in miniature
Cypriot history on a scale so small that it fits in the palm of a hand is lovingly created by French artist Yves Kervella in a busy and intriguing looking ...
Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the world’...
‘I’ve been through hell and back’: cancer, love and a miracle baby
Stronger and softer, says Yianoula Kyprianides when I ask how her experience – actually more the experience of her husband Kyriacos – has changed them both.
‘Stronger’ is obvious enough. “‘Stronger’ as ...
A symbol of modern convenience
The hamburger, now one of the most recognisable foods in global cuisine, has a history that stretches back to 19th century Europe and the culinary traditions of Hamburg in Germany. ...
Brownies with a twist
Cheesecake Brownies with Cherry Jam and Pistachios
For the base of the brownies125g chocolate with 60% cocoa125g unsalted butter20g unsweetened cocoa, sifted20g all-purpose flour1/2 sachet vanilla1/4 teaspoon ...
Menopause is not the end – how women can reset their health for the decades ahead
There comes a moment for many women – usually in or around their 40s – when the rules suddenly seem to change. The diet that worked for years no longer does. Sleep ...
A minute with: Sophia Sullivan, student, co-author of Welcome to Rainbow Zoo, founder of Kawaii Life
Where do you live and with whom?I live in Cyprus with my mum and dad, my dog Amber and my cat Biscuit.
What did you have for breakfast?Bear ...
A rich history of labour, skill and innovation
By Rebekah Pickering Wood
Textiles shape British life in ways we often overlook – the clothes worn, the items inherited, and the patterns that quietly signal where people come from. Yet ...
Benefits of riding a moped
Mopeds have become an increasingly popular mode of transport across the UK, offering a practical and affordable alternative to cars and public transport. Whether you are commuting to work, travelling ...
Winemaking becomes an art in Cyprus hills
Since 2019, founders of the Oinou Yi winery, the Vasiliades family has created estate-grown wines in Omodos, now with the guidance of oenologist Victor Bankov and consulting Greek oenologist Artemis Toulaki. ...
Explore summer’s endless possibilities at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort
There are destinations that simply offer a holiday, and then there are places that redefine the very essence of summer. Perched along the spectacular western coastline of Cyprus, just outside ...
Price comparison finally came for fashion — and Cyprus is paying attention
Cypriots can compare milk prices across supermarkets in seconds. Yet until recently, finding the cheapest pair of Geox in a dozen online stores meant opening a dozen browser tabs. That ...
What to eat at the last Fork Food Market
This Friday, the summer’s last Fork Food Market takes places and it arrives with a twist. Not only does it change location, moving to the old GSP square, but ...
Oenogastronomic nights coming up at rural winery
Wine, music, food and fresh mountain air. That is what is coming up as the terrace of Tsiakkas Winery in the countryside of Pitsilia, invites the public to two special ...
Food that travels: how Cypriots carry home through food
Food is not generally thought of as a record of history. But, recipes get handed down, meals are repeated, and habits turn into routines. In Cyprus, familiar dishes often hold ...
‘World’s wealth always finds rare assets’: An interview with Evangelia Eliadou, Executive Director of Pafilia
Q: Luxury real estate has traditionally been associated with lifestyle. Why is the conversation changing now?
For many years, luxury property was primarily marketed through emotion: lifestyle, design, location and ...
The Cyprus traditions that refuse to disappear
Traditional Cypriot music drifts across Zygi harbour, ice cream melts in children’s hands, and crowds gather in anticipation of the Kataklysmos aquatic games. I arrive just as the event ...
Are social media platforms liable for dangers of doomscrolling?
The continuous exposure to negative or distressing news online, widely known as doomscrolling, has become a well-recognised phenomenon with significant psychological and social implications. Anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and social isolation ...
An abundance of flowers greets the summer
When we came to live in Cyprus 26 years ago now, water was rationed to two days a week on our road. However, the house we later bought had a well ...
Brewing change: Cyprus café proving inclusion works
Manned by young adults with autism and dedicated to breaking down barriers, what has been billed as the island’s first social enterprise, the True Heart Café officially opened at ...
National dish shaped by culinary folklore
Poutine is the quintessential Canadian dish of crisp chips, cheese curds and rich gravy, widely associated with the province of Quebec and believed to have emerged in rural communities in ...
A minute with: Efthymia Stavridou, silversmith
Where do you live?I live with my partner and our three cats in Nicosia, Cyprus.
What did you have for breakfast?Granola with yoghurt, banana and peanut butter.
Describe ...
Periodic Bitch: PMDD may be a ‘life curse’, but this memoir reveals its stigma as the real horror
By Kate Cantrell
“Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well and in the kingdom of the sick,” writes Susan Sontag in the opening of ...
Two days of cherries and village fun at mountain festival
It is a beloved summer fruit, bright red and juicy, and this June it takes the spotlight once more time. The Community of Pedoulas in the mountain district of Nicosia ...
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