Life & Style

Some pairings feel inevitable – tomatoes and basil, bread and butter, strawberries and cream. Others feel surprising, even slightly odd, until you take that first bite. Watermelon and feta is one ...

There is more to a cup of Cyprus coffee than its strong, bitter taste. In a new book on the matter, Aspasia Papadima unfolds the secrets of the island’s ...

Where do you live?In a listed house in the centre of Nicosia with my family and two cats. What did you have for breakfast?Caffe latte and croissant. Describe ...

A silk scarf put Cyprus cultural heritage on display at Paris Haute Couture Week, which ran from Monday to Thursday.  Model Adam Lega wore the scarf, called Glass Panther, the ...

Spring Onion Savory Pancakes 240ml hot water (not boiling) 1 teaspoon of sea salt 500g whole grain flour For filling 10 spring onions, finely chopped 120g whole grain flour 1/2 teaspoon of sea ...

In Dubai, your dinner might soon come with a side of source code. WOOHOO, a restaurant that bills itself as “dining in the future”, is set to open in September ...

By Dhwani Pandya, Arpan Chaturvedi and Elisa Anzolin Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the Prada ‘sandal scandal’ in a bid to boost sales ...

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Alcoholism can often go undiagnosed despite being the most widely used drug globally. Although there is no known specific cause of alcohol abuse or alcoholism, the ...

I hadn’t planned on needing it this much. I had just wrapped a long week of interviews, edits and one too many emails and was already dreaming about getting ...

Ice cold beers, juicy burgers and live music are always an excellent combination for a successful festival and this upcoming village event promises just that. Following the success of its ...

There’s something unmistakably joyful about biting into a cob of sweetcorn – golden kernels bursting with juice, still warm from the grill. But in Mexico, this simple pleasure is elevated ...

The blue door is unmarked, its glass panel stealing a glimpse into a dishevelled interior. The door is locked so I wait, surrounded by the quiet cobbled streets of old ...

By Hannah Dahlen Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is back in the news this week in a podcast discussing her viral “baby mama” video. The video was made four years ago ...

Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my partner, who is also a writer. What did you have for breakfast?Yoghurt with berries, oats and cinnamon. Describe your ...

Empanadas with Mushroom, Egg and Olives For the dough 300g all-purpose flour 100ml lukewarm water 1 egg 1 teaspoon sugar 50 g softened butter 1 teaspoon vinegar 1/2 tsp salt For the filling 1 tablespoon butter 1 ...

If you have a fig tree in your garden, this is a perfect time of the year to put them to good use. Fig leaf tea, made from the leaves ...

At the heart of Paphos wine region, known for its enchanting landscapes and storied heritage lies Tsangarides winery. Connected to tradition and committed to innovation, Tsangarides winery, like many family ...

Many colleges react to educational crises by cutting budgets and limiting programs. Bard College takes a different approach. When Leon Botstein identifies a problem in American education, his instinct is ...

By Dina Gavarieva Insomnia has become one of the most quietly destructive afflictions of our age. While the world around us reels from war, displacement, economic hardship, and daily uncertainty, ...

My sister lives in the States. ‘Say something – anything!’ she’s always being asked. ‘I love your British accent!’ To her, it’s just her voice: the one that orders ...

When the heat sets in and the kitchen feels too warm to bear, it’s time for a dish that’s as refreshing as it is beautiful – chłodnik. This ...

By Philippa Tracy Three years ago Deanna Tsikkou was faced with a stark choice. She could not find a school place for her child and thought about leaving Cyprus. Instead, ...

By Nicholas Burton For many, the Clarks brand is a byword for sturdy school shoes and functional footwear for those of more mature years. The manufacturing and retailing company was ...

Where do you live?I live in New York City with the love of my life, Marcos. What did you have for breakfast?Three eggs and half an avocado. Describe ...