A minute with Kevin Brown, Founder of Minabocks digital marketing agency
Where do you live?
I live in Strovolos, Nicosia, with my wife, daughter and two dogs.
What did you have for breakfast?
Half a pot of black coffee.
Describe your ...
Guest recipes with Tonia Buxton
Hearty warming dinner
Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Olives
1 preserved lemon
50ml olive oil
1 tsp melted butter
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2.5cm piece of ginger, grated
1 tbsp ground coriander
...
A new era of tourism
Visitors are encouraged to look skywards. PAUL LAMBIS meets the men leading the island’s Astro-tourism who are also helping create the first observatory here
As a growing part of ...
Restaurant review: Nema, Paphos
By Sarah Coyne
Sometimes we save the best until last, and for 2022 with my recent discovery of the new restaurant Nema, this is precisely the case. Opposite the Almyra Hotel, ...
Mother’s tale breaks the silence
A Greek Cypriot of Australia was so moved by her mother’s struggle she made sure the story was published, helping many others who may have suffered abuse finds PAUL ...
The stories of women in war zones
One of Cyprus’ best known actresses has worked across mediums, with her latest project putting the spotlight on the women of the island finds PAUL LAMBIS
Nedie Antoniades is a ...
Bad hangover?
CRAIG GUNN on why genetics, personality and coping mechanisms can make a difference
After a good night out you may not be surprised when you wake up feeling rough the ...
Uptick in paediatric hospital admissions continues
The increase in rate of admissions for viral infections in public hospitals observed recently continues, spokesman for the state health services (Okypy), Charalambos Charilaou, told CNA on Tuesday.
In particular ...
Using costume to promote cultural change
The future of the fashion sector in Cyprus is promising one designer tells NIKI CHARALAMBOUS, but it needs creative solutions
Eleni Gircalli has come a long way since her university ...
We know what you got this Christmas!
According to recent research, there are 10 gifts we give and receive each Christmas. ALIX NORMAN finds out whether her 2022 presents make the list!
The Christmas research is in! The Top 10 ...
Exuberant expat is a not-so-secret Santa
In a former preacher and biker, THEO PANAYIDES finds a cheerful free spirit who combines chaotic good with a joy for living
The café in Tseri, just outside Nicosia, isn’...
What’s eaten where: Curaçao
When The Beach Boys sang about Aruba, Jamaica, Bermuda and Bahama, they missed what may well be the most beautiful island of all: Curaçao. One of the Dutch Caribbean ...
Twitter removes suicide prevention feature, says it’s under revamp
Twitter Inc removed a feature in the past few days that promoted suicide prevention hotlines and other safety resources to users looking up certain content, according to two people familiar ...
A brief history of Yorkshire puddings
HAZEL FLIGHT on why they technically shouldn’t feature in a traditional Christmas dinner
Christmas dinner is considered by many to be the best meal of the year and yet ...
A minute with Michalis Avraam Professional drummer
Where do you live?
Psevdas village with my girlfriend and our cat, Kitty.
What did you have for breakfast?
Loacker and a hot coffee.
Describe your perfect day
My perfect ...
Guest recipes with Serene Tharian
Recipe that varies throughout India
South Indian Chickpea Curry
South Indian style Chickpea or Channa Curry with coconut milk and spices like fennel seed and cumin is easy to make. ...
Personal loan requirements to know before applying
A personal loan could be the most realistic approach to retain the hard-earned funds in the pockets when major events discreetly arrive at one’s doorstep and one needs money ...
Twitter’s top global policy official departs as layoffs continue
Twitter Inc’s public policy chief has left the company amid additional layoffs to the unit on Thursday, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as billionaire owner Elon Musk ...
Winter warmers: Five historical hot cocktails that are perfect for cold weather
By Anistatia Renard Miller
It is cold outside and there’s nothing quite like a hot drink to warm the cockles. In the history of British mixed concoctions, there are ...
Restaurant review: Istorikon tavern, Nicosia
I have said it before, when it comes to more traditional establishments in Cyprus, social media and websites don’t quite work as well as the old word of mouth. ...
Fake it until you make it
Even if low expectations have been programmed in since childhood, it is possible to adopt a brighter outlook and succeed says DESPINA NICOLA
Children are like recorders, downloading material that ...
TikTok ban for U.S. government phones advances, threatening its ad revenue, experts say
A proposal to bar federal employees from using Chinese app TikTok on government devices appeared set to become law, threatening to deal a blow to the company’s reputation and ...
Guitar-maker “Dr Fret” bringing lumps of wood back to life
In the only luthier on the island, THEO PANAYIDES finds a man who loves to talk who labours over custom-made instruments but will listen to ‘anything beautiful’ himself
The sign ...
Facebook parent Meta warned by EU of breaking antitrust laws
The European Commission on Monday said it has warned Facebook parent company Meta (META.O) that it is breaching EU antitrust laws by distorting competition in markets for online classified ...