Life & Style

Surrounded by the finest gems of nature, one local craftswoman tells NIKI CHARALAMBOUS of the decades of knowledge that go into her one of a kind pieces Although most of ...

At the age of 72, one woman has cycled from Sweden to Cyprus. But now she needs to get home. ALIX NORMAN finds out what was behind the epic journey “Do ...

Minister of Health Popi Kanari promised to jumpstart the operation of the Athienou medical centre, according to Monday’s announcement by the municipality. The minister on Saturday visited the two-storey ...

Sleep is an essential part of our lives, and it is imperative to get enough of it to feel rested and ready to take on the day. Proper sleep influences ...

The fashion industry’s growth in the last few years has been exponential. This growth, based on the growing global need for high-quality clothes and accessories, has seen the industry ...

An upcoming play in English features stripping, silk undies, and stacks of suggestion. But, asks Alix Norman, will we get to see any sex? A few years ago, a scientific ...

By Teresa Baron Surrogacy, where a woman agrees to carry and give birth to a child for another person or couple to raise, is growing in popularity. There aren’t ...

You know it is spring when arts & crafts markets begin to make an appearance. In May, several local organisers are planning one or two-day craft markets to celebrate spring ...

At 99.86 per cent, Cyprus has one of the highest literacy rates in the world. Granted, the island’s financial literacy leaves a lot to be desired! But when it comes ...

Fish for Palm Sunday But don’t forget about these recipes for the rest of the year says RODDY DAMALIS Unlike the Christmas fast which is celebratory, with fewer dietary ...

Trading and investing platform eToro said on Thursday it has partnered with Elon Musk-led Twitter to let users access real-time prices of cryptocurrencies, stocks and other assets, and to enable ...

Where do you live? In Larnaca; the creative heart of Cyprus What did you have for breakfast? Frappé, black, no sugar, iced. Describe your perfect day Sunshine, friends laughing telling ...

Chemmeen Roast or Prawn Roast Chemmeen Roast or Prawn Roast is a signature seafood dish from Kerala, also known as God’s Own Country, in the south of the Indian ...

By Serin Quinn A lot of Easter traditions – including lamb on Sunday – stem from medieval Christian or even earlier pagan beliefs. The chocolate Easter egg, however, is a more modern ...

Cravings are difficult to explain. They hit you suddenly and you have no choice but to either resist or give in to them and find a way to placate your ...

Pets are wordless. But it doesn’t mean they have nothing to say about their well-being or complain about pain in some parts of their body. They reticently wait for ...

In a woman who burrows into strangers’ subconscious, THEO PANAYIDES finds a practitioner who likes calm, a positive mindset coach who has also been through some pretty bad times herself ...

Twitter Inc CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday the social media company is “roughly breaking even,” as most of its advertisers have returned. He made the comments in an interview ...

It is possible to overcome dependency says DESPINA NICOLA, one small step at a time There are no primary reasons why dependencies occur. Many times, the dependent can’t control ...

By Michelle de Souza British comedy Romantic Getaway recently dropped on streaming service Binge and sees Katherine Ryan and Romesh Ranganathan as Alison and Deacon, a couple desperate for a ...

Gen Z grew up in a world filled with ugly fashion – no wonder they love their Crocs says EMILY BRAYSHAW In 2017, Julia Hobbs of British Vogue declared Crocs “have an ...

The island’s favourite sport and its troubled past are inextricably linked finds ALIX NORMAN, speaking to the co-curator of an exhibition that showcases football in Cyprus It’s a ...

Cyprus has a reputation of being the sunniest country in Europe. (It’s not. Malta is!) But if we look at the opposite end of the scale, you’d expect ...

Fruits and vegetables begin to lose nutrients as soon as they’re picked say GUNTER KUHNLE and KESHAVAN NIRANJAN The ongoing cost of living crisis and fruit and vegetable shortages ...