Why does time seem to pass faster as we get older?
For many of us in Cyprus, the last day of school once marked the beginning of what felt like an endless stretch of time: days at the beach, afternoons with ...
Night of a Thousand Hells
By Manjeet Ridon
Making the longlist this week for the US National Book Award for translated literature, Intan Paramaditha’s Night of a Thousand Hells is a subversive, shape-shifting novel ...
Cyprus pilot recalls final flight into Nicosia in 1974
Speaking from his home in Limassol, Captain Adamos Marneros recalls a life shaped by determination, chance encounters and a flight that still haunts him: his return to Nicosia in the ...
Dish to remind you of summer
Courgette and Lemon Pasta with Ricotta
If you are looking for a recipe, that reminds you of summer, this is the one! Courgette and Lemon Pasta with Ricotta and mint! ...
One of the most recognisable expressions of Swedish life
Swedish Meatballs
Meatballs – known in Sweden as köttbullar – are among the most recognisable expressions of Swedish cuisine, yet their history reflects a wider story of European culinary exchange and ...
Learning to trust yourself
When Sarah finally trusted herself she had spent so long questioning her feelings she had forgotten what it felt like.
Sarah was sitting beside her partner in a crowded restaurant. ...
A minute with: George Bilianidis, artist-Graphic designer
Where do you live and with whom?I live in Ayios Dhometios with my parents
What did you have for breakfast?I never have breakfast, to sleepy to have anything
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Spiritual leader GURUDEV Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to lead meditation, cultural programmes in Cyprus
World-renowned Spiritual leader and humanitarian Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar—affectionately known to millions as GURUDEV—is set to visit Cyprus over November 3-5, 2026, bringing a message of inner peace, ...
Wellness, made personal: bringing the spa experience home in Cyprus
In Cyprus, outdoor living is more than a season; it is part of the rhythm of everyday life. A quiet morning on the terrace, a long evening with friends, a ...
Social media giants face thousands of US lawsuits
Meta Platforms, Alphabet’s YouTube, TikTok parent ByteDance and Snap are facing thousands of lawsuits brought by US states, school districts and individuals alleging the companies intentionally designed their platforms ...
How to create eye-catching social media posts with AI
A social media post has only a moment to communicate its point. A strong visual can help someone notice a useful tip, product idea or event, but decoration alone does ...
Mischievous goblins behind Cyprus’ first ‘horror’ film
Why is Motherwitch – opening this Thursday in local cinemas – quite a special kind of movie? Let us count the ways.
“It’s special because it’s Cyprus’ first folk-horror feature ...
Getting sleep right
I’ve often wondered how much of my life I’ve spent in repose. Not merely resting, but genuinely asleep—face down, starfished, curled around a pillow… The estimate is ...
Can anyone still afford a big Cyprus wedding?
A flower arch was going to cost Andreas €1,000. He and his partner, Stephanie, were planning their wedding in Cyprus when one florist quoted them €5,000. When they decided to remove the ...
Al-Attiyah edges Galatariotis in thrilling Cyprus Rally finale
The 52nd Cyprus Rally delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of all time.
Qatar’s Nasser Al-Attiyah beat Simos Galatariotis by just 4.63 seconds, securing the victory and being crowned ...
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 ...
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