Life & Style

A well-known Dark Tourism blogger recently visited Cyprus, discovering a wealth of locations. ALIX NORMAN finds out where they were In January, Cyprus had a very unusual visitor. He wasn’...

Plants must be carefully selected due to our different seasons When I went to horticultural college over 40 years ago now, my aim was to grow my own shrubs and plants ...

Cyprus is acknowledged to have the one of the highest grocery costs in Europe. Even if you grow your own veg, shop at markets, and do the rest in Lidl’...

Making the best of Lent After the hedonism of the carnival it is time to fast in preparation for Easter. But that does not mean flavour has to be given ...

There are, discovers Alix Norman, sounds that transcend language and culture. One Cypriot company is using them as ‘auditory rewards’ Why do monks go ‘Om’? No, it’s not a ...

Brazil’s central bank on Thursday approved Meta Platforms’ (META.O) payments launch for small and medium-sized businesses in Brazil via its messaging application WhatsApp, building on the app’s ...

Where do you live? I live in Manchester with my pencils, brushes and paintings What did you have for breakfast? A bowl of oats with cinnamon, apple, and almonds along ...

Get dinner on the table in minutes Vegan Paella 3 cups of long grain basmati 1 tablespoon of vegan butter 1 red onion, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 900ml of vegetable stock water 1 ...

In the recent international contest the Cyprus entrant did better than ever before, raising the bar for the profession on the island The ASI Best Sommelier of the World contest ...

With monthly EMI rates going over $650 on average, it’s harder than ever to pay back your car loan in 2022. With such high-interest rates, repossessions are also on the rise. ...

The second Friday of January is known as Quitters Day, the day people tend to give up on their new year’s resolutions. I lasted a little longer than that ...

FIFA’s appointment of supermodel Adriana Lima as its global fan ambassador in a Women’s World Cup year is “baffling” and sends the wrong message to players and fans, ...

THEO PANAYIDES meets an actress who’s in people’s living rooms every night, a woman who was quiet and not very brave as a child but grew up into ...

Do you sometimes worry what life is all about? Suffer from ‘panic attacks’? Feel continually anxious? DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS looks at stress Stress is, simply put, the adverse reaction to ...

A premium driving experience and unsurpassed comfort characterise the new BMW 7 Series – positioned at the top of the model range of the world’s most successful luxury vehicle manufacturer. In ...

Canada on Monday blocked the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok from government-issued devices, saying it presents an “unacceptable” level of risk to privacy and security. Canada also moved to block ...

By Rebecca Mardon, Hayley Cocker and Kate Daunt In a departure from their usual content, TikTok beauty influencers are “de-influencing”, telling viewers what not to buy. Offering uncharacteristically critical product ...

Over 50,000 Cypriots suffer from a rare disease; a staggering number in comparison to other countries. By mapping the island’s human genome, one organisation is attempting to redress the balance ...

Cyprus’ first crossover transplant will be performed on March 1, the health ministry announced on Sunday. According to the ministry, the kidney transplant will take place at the new transplant clinic ...

A federal judge in Austin, Texas on Tuesday rejected a request by Meta Platforms Inc’s (META.O) to throw out a $175 million jury patent verdict for walkie-talkie app maker ...

Thinking of buying a home in the UK? Try Lancashire! This north-western county has the third highest home ownership rate in the country, thanks to its real estate prices. Plus ...

SHERYL BARRINGER on how the beloved treat gets its flavour, texture and tricky reputation as an ingredient Whether it is enjoyed as creamy milk chocolate truffles, baked in a devilishly ...

The Cyprus residents who have remained coronavirus-free for three years “Will this jinx me?” asks Sara. “If you write about me not having had Covid, will I catch it next ...

Where do you live and with whom? I live in Koili, Pafos, with my wife, Victoria, and our three dogs What did you have for breakfast? Oats with blueberries and ...