Life & Style

In a mother and grandmother who gave it all up to become a nun, THEO PANAYIDES finds a woman who does not have enough hours in the day to worship, ...

By Katie Wright Remember back in lockdown, when lots of people attempted to cut their own or their partner’s hair? It resulted in some surprisingly decent ‘dos – and some ...

In an actor who says he enjoys playing women, PAUL LAMBIS finds a London Cypriot who thanks the community that raised him for giving him his values Over the years, ...

By Katie Wright Designers went hell for leather on the spring/summer 22 runways, with vintage-inspired biker jackets seen at all four international fashion weeks. There were different takes on the ...

Our greatgrandparents lived in a circular economy, upcycling items of clothing, a practice a new project hopes to encourage people to replicate. ALIX NORMAN meets the people behind the island’...

However there is always something to admire Gardeners are weather watchers. For them it can be too cold, too hot, too wet or too dry and there is always something ...

This May, the island’s biggest dog show will be hosting a parade of shelter dogs. Alix Norman finds out more There are close on 200,000 stray dogs in Cyprus. Nobody ...

Thai red curry prawn is one of the most popular Thai curries both in Thailand and the rest of the world. This restaurant-quality red curry with prawn dish can be ...

The European Commission said that between 60% and 80% of the EU population was estimated to have been infected with COVID-19, as the bloc enters a post-emergency phase in which mass reporting ...

Researchers are looking to recruit 120 former professional footballers to help with a new study to investigate possible ways to reduce the risk of dementia. The £1.3million BrainHOPE study aims to ...

The Global Ministers’ Classroom with Pastor Chris seeks to equip church workers for the end-time harvest through 24-hour free program this weekend. If you are a church worker looking to ...

After a two-year break, Ayia Napa municipality is again set to host an international Sculpture Symposium, the eighth in its series, it announced on Monday. In the last two years, ...

Where do you live? In Limassol, with my family What did you have for breakfast? Yoghurt with walnuts, honey and blueberries Describe your perfect day A day of new adventures ...

A few friends were in town and with one being vegan, I thought it would be a treat to take her somewhere where her options would be more than just ...

A short video produced in Larnaca links a tiny corner of Athens with a massive organisation in Boston. And with luck will see similar projects linked to the new Cyprus ...

The very first cookbook known to the world was written by a Greek chef! But it was about Sicilian cuisine… Its author, Mithaecus, travelled widely in the known world, working ...

By Simon Parker At the start of the pandemic, my life came crashing down. I lost two friends, all my work, and soon I’d used up my life savings. ...

By George Kassianos Next Sunday is Orthodox Easter, the most sacred holiday in the Greek Orthodox faith. Traditional foods and large feasts are an important part of modern Cypriot life. ...

Bad faith auto insurance Bad faith auto insurance is complex and complicated, involving many vital points regarding the tactics some insurance companies use to avoid paying their clients a fair ...

By Imy Brighty-Potts New guidance has us thinking about our waistlines. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) says adults with a body mass index under 35 should ensure ...

By Paul Lambis As the summer season approaches, social media becomes inundated with posts featuring photoshopped models wearing minimal swimwear. Digital channels and interactive technologies certainly have a way of ...

In a military man and academic who appears to be a ‘posh Brit’ THEO PANAYIDES finds a fascinating history of stories that reflect on the history of Cyprus and led ...

By Prudence Wade As the weather warms up, more of us are considering the big chop – particularly when style stars like Ciara and Selena Gomez make it look so effortlessly ...

By Katie Wright Ever since the mid-1950s, when Coco Chanel reimagined what was previously a menswear design, the bouclé jacket has never really gone out of style. Beloved by ...