Life & Style

“Imagine three days of sunshine, the calming rhythm of the sea, and a retreat designed to help you slow down, recharge and reconnect – with yourself and like-minded people,” say organisers ...

Antonis Koupparis shows me videos on his phone. The clips are mostly CCTV footage, plus videos he shot himself: a low-res litany of crime and disorder in the walled city ...

By Jordan Foster The internet is abuzz with talk of beauty and the lengths we’ll go to achieve it. From Lindsay Lohan’s recent transformation to Donatella Versace’s “...

Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with two dogs, Telios and Lily, and two cats, Tryfonas and Maggie. What did you have for breakfast?Banana and almonds. Describe ...

Farfalle with Spinach, Feta and Mushrooms 500 g pasta farfalle 60g feta cheese cut into small square pieces 500g spinach fresh or frozen – only the leaves 300g mushrooms sliced 100g kalamata ...

Briam (Roasted Seasonal Vegetables) Probably one of the best vegetarian recipes that I know, it can be found all over Greece and Cyprus that is a housewife’s favourite, especially ...

From towering stacks dripping with syrup to delicate crepes rolled with sugar and lemon, pancakes are a culinary canvas that transcends cultures and continents. But beyond their delicious simplicity lies ...

By Dina Gavarieva Great British Bake Off star Nadiya Hussain recently revealed she has been diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases after spending the best part of two years in and ...

Rates of obesity and overweight are spiralling due to a “monumental societal failure” to tackle the problem, with more than half of adults and almost a third of children and ...

In the years leading up to 1974, Eleni Papademetriou travelled the island. A renowned ethnographer, philologist and photographer, she documented a way of life that has since been reshaped beyond recognition ...

With March 1 set as International Yiannoudi Day, the indigenous Cyprus grape is celebrated by oenophiles across the island in an initiative spearheaded by president of the Cyprus Friends of Wine ...

By Philippa Tracy Are cinema-going audiences in terminal decline? There has been lots of evidence to suggest that they are. However, I am happy to report that last weekend I ...

There’s something magical about a steaming bowl of bouillabaisse – a dish that evokes the sun-drenched shores of Provence even during the chilliest days of winter. This iconic fish stew, ...

“Last summer our office air conditioning broke! “It was the middle of the worst heatwave; the repairmen were slammed and couldn’t get there for a week. So my boss ...

Where do you live?Limassol What did you have for breakfast?Cereal Describe your perfect dayCreative writing, a walk with my dog, listening to classical music and jazz, watching a ...

Undoubtedly, an expecting mother is excited to become a parent, but there are challenges, especially regarding footwear. In America, many women suffer from swollen feet, achy arches, and even back ...

Traditional Malabar spice mix Malabar is a region in the South of India. The name of the region is thought to be derived from the Malayalam words mala (hill) and ...

PrimeBiome is a dietary supplement that supports skin health and maintains gut balance using an optimally dosed blend of natural ingredients. The formula particularly targets the skin-gut axis that shares ...

Tor Properties is transforming real estate in Cyprus by creating exceptional projects in prime locations. With a focus on modern comfort and convenience, each project is designed to offer a ...

By Kent Dunlap I broke its neck. When making a vase at the potter’s wheel, I torqued its slippery neck clear off the pot as I tried to thin ...

By Depina Nicola Dating can be both thrilling and intimidating. For many women, it is especially nerve-wracking due to genetic predispositions and societal conditioning. The fear of scarcity – of not ...

Special education teacher by day, football referee by weekends and afternoons. This dual profession is not groundbreaking, but in Cyprus if you are a woman on the football field it ...

There’s a fantastic thread on the r/Cyprus subreddit. ‘What Are Your Hobbies?’ it asks. Some of the answers are hilariously tongue-in-cheek. ‘Dreaming of affordable property, cursing idiots who ...

In the grand tapestry of global youth movements, few threads weave together as unexpectedly as the connection between Pope Francis’ Fratelli tutti initiative and One Young World, co-founded by Kate ...