Legendary boxing ref grew up fighting
In an internationally known and respected referee, THEO PANAYIDES meets an entertaining and organised man still capable of fancy footwork who is shocked by the increasing violence in his native ...
Influential fashion icon
After a career in finance failed to allow him meet his dreams, one Cypriot turned to modelling and acting. NIKI CHARALAMBOUS meets him
Many see Andreas Chrysanthou’s career as ...
Tziortzis finishes third in NASCAR Whelen Euro Series
The greatest distinction of his career and one of the greatest in the history of Cypriot motorsport was achieved on Sunday by Vladimiros Tziortzis by finishing third in the EuroNASCAR 2 ...
The Halloween people of Cyprus
ALIX NORMAN meets the modern-day witch, the earthy enchantress and the Cyprus Queen of Halloween
Halloween has never really taken off on the island. But these three residents all have ...
Elon Musk says Twitter will revise how it verifies users
Twitter will revise its user verification process, Elon Musk said in a tweet on Sunday, just days after he took over one of the world’s most influential social media ...
Dude food is not patriotic
Vegetables and moderation are more deeply rooted in America’s early history than gluttony says MAURIZIO VALSANIA
Dude food is on a roll in America. Gargantuan pizzas, footlong subs, high-stacked ...
Flavour combos take Cyprus consumers by storm
Spicy yet sweet, tangy but tropical: this exotic fusion cuisine is proving a favourite with island locals
Many families in Cyprus enjoy multi-cultural roots. But Pearl Antoniou’s background hot ...
As Elon Musk takes over Twitter, free speech limits tested
Mere hours after Elon Musk kicked off a new era at Twitter Inc, the billionaire owner was deluged with pleas and demands from banned account holders and world leaders.
The ...
EU approves effective ban on new fossil fuel cars from 2035
The European Union struck a deal on Thursday on a law to effectively ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035, aiming to speed up the switch to ...
A Minute With Mark Grindall Director of Spellbound women’s acapella chorus, Tala
Where do you live?
I live alone in Kathikas
What did you have for breakfast?
This morning I had toast
Describe your perfect day
My perfect day would be a ...
For Twitter boss Elon Musk, now comes the hard part
Overspending on Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) for $44 billion was the easy part.
Now, Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Elon Musk must prove why he believes that Twitter is worth 10 ...
Guest recipes with Serene Tharian
Festive delight of India
Chicken Mappas (stew)
Chicken Mappas is a typical dish from Kerala, prepared usually during festive seasons. At Christmas it is standard fare at every table. The ...
Cyprus’ holy sanctuary for cats
Cats and Christianity come together in a monastery in Akrotiri. PAUL LAMBIS has a look around
Cyprus is an island with a strong Christian heritage, and has been known through ...
The foot scene in House of the Dragon was upsetting, but it’s nothing compared to the real history of the fetish
By Esmé Louise James
From the day it first graced our screens, the Game of Thrones franchise became infamous for depicting rather shocking and taboo sexual proclivities. From incest and ...
Restaurant review: The Gym, Nicosia
I bet that nowadays when restaurant owners and managers meet to discuss their establishments’ operations – what works, what needs to be improved and what needs to change – they place much ...
Twitter shares to be suspended on NYSE as Musk nears takeover
Twitter Inc (TWTR.N) shares will be suspended from trading on Friday, the New York Stock Exchange’s website showed, as billionaire Elon Musk faces a court-ordered Oct. 28 deadline to ...
Seven fun things for winter travelers to do in Cyprus
Tourism is of paramount importance to the Cyprian economy. In the wintertime, the number of visitors drops dramatically, but this is good news for travelers who prefer a quieter vacation ...
Money-saving hacks for beauty on a budget
By Katie Wright
As the cost of living continues to rise, many of us are looking at ways to make savings on a day-to-day basis.
When it comes to our ...
A mosaic of culture and history
Canada’s Cypriots are numerous and spread out but one organisation brings them all together. PAUL LAMBIS speaks to its president
Since its inception, the Canadian Cypriot Federation has served ...
Adidas ends Ye deal over hate speech, costing rapper his billionaire status
Gap, Balenciaga have also cut ties with Ye
By Uday Sampath Kumar
Adidas AG ADSGn.DE terminated its partnership with rapper and fashion designer Ye on Tuesday after he made ...
Poet and academic in thrall to the ‘logos’
In a ‘romantic migrant’ THEO PANAYIDES finds a man of simple pleasures and complex theories who is a great talker but struggles in our fluid times with the impoverishment of ...
Your Cyprus sailing adventure: making the most of Med magic
It has been said that sailing makes some people feel more alive than anything else they have ever experienced. Others describe the sheer joy of seeing new places from different ...
The aroma of Cyprus in a bottle
The island has a rich history and those tales, and scents, are now the inspiration for a range of perfumes. ELENI PHILIPPOU tracks down the story behind the fragrances
Cyprus’ ...
WhatsApp back online after global outage hits users
Messaging app WhatsApp was starting to come back online at 0900 GMT and the company said the issue has been fixed after users across the world reported problems earlier on Tuesday.
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