My life in Cyprus with 100 rescue dogs
Keith Newman’s home is hardly ever quiet. He typically has a dog tagging along behind him, a dog that needs something, and at least one taking a nap somewhere ...
Fashion science ahead of availability
By Jane Wood and Tom Bird-Jones
Walk around any major fashion exhibition and you might get the impression that biofabricated materials are about to transform fashion. Grown using living organisms, ...
The untold story of Cyprus through one soldier’s life
Three hundred years ago a group of nomadic Yoruk tribesmen from the Taurus mountains was ordered to move to Cyprus by the Sultan. Eighty six Yoruks landed in the west ...
Cyprus delights
Watermelon Sorbet
400g frozen watermelon, deseeded60g honey2g xanthun gumFresh mint to garnish
To prepare the fruit, cut the watermelon into similarly sized pieces and freeze them overnight until ...
Dish holds a special place in country’s identity
Chivito is Uruguay’s most iconic sandwich, a dish with origins tied to mid-20th-century ingenuity and the country’s evolving café culture. It is widely believed to have been ...
AI is transforming healthcare – but doctors still matter
By Dina Gavarieva
Not long ago, the idea of asking a computer programme about a strange symptom, a worrying lab result or the best way to lose five kilos before ...
The Dinosaur board game where timing can beat speed
Dinosaur games usually have one obvious attraction – the dinosaurs themselves. Put four prehistoric creatures on a board, add a race to the finish, and you have a premise that needs ...
Fork Food Market returns to Nicosia
An anticipated foodie event every season, after a brief summer break Fork Food Market is back. Its next event in the Municipal Gardens of Nicosia is set for Friday, September 18, ...
Local wine festival reveals some quality Cyprus wines
Mid-summer, and a Cyprus wine exhibition took place in the village of Pissouri. This was the sixth wine exhibition organised by the village and was held under the auspices of ...
A minute with: Mikaela Messiou, entrepreneur, writer, female empowerment coach
Where do you live and with whom?I live in Nicosia with my husband and twin children.
What did you have for breakfast?My breakfast routine includes two poached eggs ...
From Limassol to Vienna: SynerJoy Choir puts Cyprus on the world stage
When the members of SynerJoy Choir walked onto the stage of Vienna’s Musikverein they carried more than a programme of music. They carried the story of Cyprus as a ...
What to cook with seasonal Cyprus vegetables
Kolokasi Keftedes
In September, Cyprus enjoys a rich late-summer and early-autumn harvest, featuring an abundance of fresh local vegetables and fruit. At this point, and kolokasi ( taro) start to feature ...
The surprising chemical footprint of your clothes
By Jane Wood, Charlotte Barras and Elena Probert
When trying to make more sustainable clothing choices, many consumers follow a simple rule: choose natural fibres over synthetic ones. Cotton instead ...
From Africa to Ayurveda: a journey to healing in Cyprus
Miriam Erne is in what might be called a transitional phase. At 36, “I have lived through some stuff,” she says – vivid stuff and sometimes terrible stuff, images she’ll carry ...
Guest recipes with Vasilia Kouppanou
Mediterranean Semolina Halva
Semolina halva is one of the most comforting and traditional desserts found across Cyprus and the wider Mediterranean region. Simple in ingredients yet rich in flavour, this ...
A constant in local diets
Arepas are one of Venezuela’s most enduring foods, a culinary tradition with roots that stretch back to pre-Columbian times when indigenous peoples across northern South America cultivated and processed ...
Why understanding the FATE model could change the way you see the world
Every day we like to believe we make rational, independent decisions. We think we choose what to believe, who to trust, what to buy, and how to respond based purely ...
Salt, sun and sunscreen: Can your watch survive a Mediterranean summer?
By mid-July, the island routine is set: beach before ten, shade until five, dinner outdoors until midnight. It’s a rhythm humans have perfected. Watches, on the other hand, tend ...
Visa requirements for Cypriot citizens: Where you can travel
Visa requirements for Cypriot citizens changed more in the past twelve months than in the previous ten years combined. Old identity cards lost their travel validity in August, the UK ...
A minute with: Danja Bauer, voice & presence mentor & professional singer
Where do you live?I live in Tala, near Paphos, Cyprus, and I live on my own.
What did you have for breakfast?A fruit and vegetable smoothie and an ...
Why made-to-measure interiors are becoming a practical choice for modern homes
Homes rarely fit neatly into a standard template. Apartments can have awkward corners, older properties may come with unconventional dimensions, and open-plan houses often need furniture to perform more than ...
Cypriot comedy turns a coffee run into a community story
For most people, getting a coffee from somewhere other than your normal supplier is hardly a big deal. But in LOYAL, a simple change of café becomes a very serious ...
Beatmatch vs self-learning: Which is better for beginner DJs?
Learning to DJ in the modern world has never been easier because of the access to so many tools and learning materials. Modern DJ software provides automatic functions that reduce ...
Why siblings may provide most important relationship in your life
One day, your siblings may be the only people left who remember your childhood exactly as it was. The inside jokes, the worries your parents had, Christmas mornings, and family ...
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