Life & Style

Tajikistan is the smallest of Central Asia’s ‘stans’: just 142,550 kilometres square. Its roughly nine million residents are also the poorest in the region. Once, the region was prosperous – lying ...

Alix Norman talks to the founder of Cyprus’ longest-running modelling agency, and finds out what it takes to be a model in this ever-changing industry Cyprus’ modelling industry is hardly ...

By Sarah Marshall A blinding-white plateau marbled with rust-red rivers and fringed by volcanoes pointier than a newly sharpened pencil, Laguna Tebenquiche could easily pass for the beginning of time. ...

By Sarah Coyne Due to world events, we have all been eating out a lot less than usual. This, in turn, has meant that some world cuisines have been missing ...

Lamb Korma is one of the most popular Indian take-out dishes. However, you can make a better Lamb Korma curry from the comfort of your own kitchen using easy to ...

By Lisa Salmon Eating a healthy diet is a vital part of staying well. But, like most things, balance is key – and if it’s taken too far, even healthy ...

KIKO Milano, the Italian cosmetics brand beloved by millions of women around the world, as well as by celebrities, influencers and make-up artists, has finally arrived in Cyprus, opening its ...

When you mention the word carnival, images of scantily dressed women swaying to sensational Samba rhythms almost certainly come to mind. Carnival has become synonymous with Rio de Janeiro, and ...

In a man of vision, THEO PANAYIDES meets someone who is detail oriented and cerebral from his days filming the invasion as a teenager to backing the production of Jiu ...

By Katie Wright Fuelled by professionals and enthusiastic amateurs sharing their latest designs on social media, nail trends evolve at lightning speed these days, with new colours, shapes and creative ...

By Katie Wright Spring is on the horizon, which means it’s almost time for the great sartorial switch, when we (gradually) wave goodbye to wintry woollies and say hello ...

Cyprus Marine Life is more than just a page of pretty pictures. This Facebook group actively protects the island’s biodiversity. ALIX NORMAN finds out more. Here, you’ll discover ...

By Patricia Jordan I feel that my garden has had enough rain for now and I hope for more sunny days when I can work out there amongst my favourite ...

Where do you live? I live on the Greek island of Corfu, by myself What did you have for breakfast? Black coffee and a cigarette Describe your perfect day I’...

By Lauren Taylor You wouldn’t think a top chef would dare serve a Michelin inspector instant custard power – but that’s exactly what Phil Vickery did. “I did a ...

It is hard to believe that only four years ago the name Vasilissa, which in Greek means queen, was an undiscovered grape variety. At the time another variety was grabbing ...

As the Coronavirus pandemic hit, life has changed for all of us. After spending most of two years inside, life is not what it used to be. Family celebrations such ...

By Aine Fox The green training kite is soaring above me in the bright blue sky, seemingly with a mind of its own. As I loosen my grip slightly, my ...

If you have a DUI on your record, you know just how frustrating it can be. Legally, financially, and professionally, there are a lot of challenges associated with a DUI ...

A casual afternoon out for a couple of drinks can build up an appetite so, quite spontaneously, my friends and I decided to find somewhere to go and satisfy our ...

By Lisa Salmon If you forget to return a call or send a card (perhaps Valentine’s Day slipped your mind this year?), new research showing feeling low or sad ...

In a world-renowned soprano THEO PANAYIDES finds an emotional, spiritual woman who has led a fascinating life that might well make an opera tale itself It starts off dramatic, and ...

By Prudence Wade With new buzzy ingredients making the rounds every few months, having a full hair, skin and body routine can often feel like it has a huge environmental ...

For another year running, auto excellence as been celebrated, with the 2022 Festival Automobile International awarding its Grand Prix, and Renault garnering especial laurels. On December 3, 2021, a jury of 12 with members ...