The joy of cooking and learning from mistakes
By Katie Wright
After winning The X-Factor: Celebrity at the end of 2019 and landing a deal with Simon Cowell’s record label, Megan McKenna was on the brink of taking ...
For love of car and country
An unremarkable car, the Mazda Demio epitomises cheap and cheerful. But in Cyprus, there’s something unique about it finds Alix Norman
There’s nothing special about the Mazda Demio. ...
What’s Eaten Where: Prague
Here in Prague, beer is cheaper than water. So it’s no wonder residents of the Czech Republic are the top consumers of beer in the world!
At an average ...
The attention-seeking royals
He was the most popular royal of a younger generation. A prince who served in the British armed forces for over ten years and was promoted to British Army Major. ...
Monkeypox case count rises to more than 3,200 globally – WHO
More than 3,200 confirmed monkeypox cases and one death were reported to the World Health Organization as part of the current outbreak.
There is need for intensified surveillance in the broader ...
What are Kegel exercises and should you be doing them?
By Imy Brighty-Potts
Ever noticed you leak a little bit of pee when you jump, or when you do squats at the gym?
Some 30 per cent of women have had ...
Why a cruise is the best way to explore the Greek islands
From ancient Greece to modern-day life, island-hopping gives a flavour of what’s on offer in the Aegean Sea, says AINE FOX
As the Aegean sea glistens and shimmers in ...
Restaurant review: Kyra Giorgena Tavern, Larnaca
I enjoy trying different cuisines, flavours, and dishes from different parts of the world. However, finding truly authentic restaurants that are a decent representation of the cuisine they offer might ...
Multi-faceted actor finds himself on stranger tides
In an English Cypriot who has played alongside such stars as Angelina Jolie, THEO PANAYIDES meets a man who has enjoyed cult success, juggles several balls but finds himself not ...
How to work the glitter beauty trend and shimmer through the summer
Metallics are having a make-up moment, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
If you’re not afraid to shine bright, the glitter make-up trend is for you.
A little sparkle goes a long ...
International Yoga Day
Yoga practitioners and enthusiasts gathered at Paphos harbour this morning to celebrate International Yoga Day with a free yoga session organised by the High Commission of India in Cyprus, in ...
Get in on the trend for summer suiting
From miniskirt suits to pastel tones, PRUDENCE WADE picks out the best ways to wear tailoring this season
Few things are as classic as a suit – and tailoring has come ...
Street food is here to stay
With a new taste for all the family, street food is cheap accessible and enjoyable. And it is a growing trend in Cyprus finds ALIX NORMAN
Gone are the days ...
Airlines confident of narrowing losses, lash out at governments
Global airlines battered by COVID-19 seem confident of narrowing their losses and went on the offensive at an industry summit in Qatar, criticising governments and airports over their handling of ...
Ready to re-think retirement
A one-of-a-kind, purpose-built complex with five-star amenities will provide the opportunity for over-60s to live full lives while receiving the care they need
A new luxury residential development is ...
US rolls out Covid vaccine for babies and tots
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Saturday recommended COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as six months, allowing a nationwide rollout to start next week.
The ...
A minute with Kyriaki Kouttouki Cypriot Tae Kwon Do Champion
Where do you live?
I am living in London, with my boyfriend.
What did you have for breakfast?
I usually have Weetabix with milk, honey and apple slices and a ...
How to create a photo trend on TikTok?
TikTok is the sixth most important social media, today. It is also considered to be the one attracting the youngest crowd, as more than 50% of its members are below the ...
Easing the struggle of feeling out of place
Exploration of a foreign culture can be trying at any age, but for the protagonist in a new book it is all consuming. Alix Norman meets the author behind it
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The primal power of cooking – and eating – outside
By Prudence Wade
Cooking outdoors might seem like a bit of a chore, when you start thinking about all the elaborate bits of kit you need to bring with you ...
WHO panel backs use of Omicron-adapted vaccine as booster dose
A modified coronavirus vaccine that targets the Omicron variant can be administered as a booster dose to broaden immunity, a technical advisory group set up the World Health Organisation said ...
ET the Extra-Terrestrial at 40
By Ben McCann
40 years ago this month saw the release of Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial – a film about a stranded alien, the boy called Elliott who discovers ...
What’s Eaten Where: Hamburg
Yes, this is where the hamburger originated – or so it’s claimed. In the 19th century, the sailors of this German seaport returned from their Baltic voyages having tried (and ...
Weekend Escapes: Episode 5 “Pafos Historical Sites”
Every location has a unique narrative to tell. “Weekend Escapes” ushers you into the series’ next exciting chapter, which highlights Pafos’ rich historical landmarks. The Pafos Archaeological Park and adjacent ...