Eurovision: Song contest or political platform?
By Paul Lambis
Following all the buzz surrounding this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, Ukraine emerged victorious, thanks to the enormous support from the European public who voted by phone, ...
Former jockey on the craft of horse riding
The world of horse racing has come a long way since it had large crowds and race winners were treated like celebrities. THEO PANAYIDES meets a jockey with 400 first places ...
WHO says monkeypox ‘containable’ as more govts start limited vaccinations
The outbreak of monkeypox cases outside of Africa can be contained, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, as more governments said they would launch limited vaccinations to combat rising ...
Take a journey around Cyprus and beyond with “Weekend Escapes”
A picture tells a story just as well as, if not better than, a lot of written words. In a new video series titled, “Weekend Escapes,” Alexandros Tsangarides takes you ...
What every bride needs to know when planning their wedding make-up
By Sam Wylie-Harris
With the spotlight on summer brides, you might be wondering how to get the perfect beauty look for your big day.
Whether you’ve gone for a ...
Top seven sites to buy YouTube views and likes
Every year it becomes harder and harder to develop your YouTube channel. The number of users on the platform continues to grow, and along with it, the competition increases. At ...
England discovers 36 new monkeypox cases, total rises to 56
UK health authorities on Monday said they had detected 36 more cases of monkeypox in England and the first infection in Scotland.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the new ...
Drag queen Tayce has always had a quirky approach to fashion
By Prudence Wade
Tayce was always destined to be a fashion icon.
The drag queen – who found fame as a runner-up on the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race ...
Cyprus lavender healing hurts both past and present
The plant grown on the island is believed to be among the most potent of healing herbs. Now, two of the Stelios Award winners are reconciling the island’s hurts ...
Fate of ancient Athens guides WHO at gathering to plan for next pandemic
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director general of the World Health Organization (WHO), will have history on his mind when he hosts almost 200 member states at the U.N agency’s ...
A visionary and a creator: Michael Koch on forming tech giant HubKonnect
Visionary leaders such as Elon Musk and Steve Jobs are placed on a pedestal by many for their pure innovative genius and leadership skills. It is common for such leaders ...
A minute with Moran Iter Chef, and owner of PITOT
Where do you live?
I live in Limassol with my family; my husband, three kids and Button my dog
What did you have for breakfast?
Shakshuka
Describe your perfect day
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Taking the fear out of puddings, and celebrating fruit
By Lauren Taylor
You’ve probably heard the saying that dessert cookery is ‘scientific’. One mistake and your cake/tart/meringue will fall into a heap. It’s a reputation ...
Quite literally building a better life
One young Cypriot travelled into the depths of Africa’s Limpopo, and there discovered what the West has lost
It took Tonia Constantinou two full days to return home from ...
What’s Eaten Where: Atlas Mountains
This is where the ancient Greeks believed Atlas lived – holding the heavens aloft. It’s a legend that makes sense. The highest peaks in this North African range are well ...
Leading Aussie brand Modibodi launches Period Pants in Cyprus
Leading Australian brand Modibodi have just launched their uniquely protective period pants in Cyprus. Designed to look and feel like normal underwear, these period pants completely replace disposable pads, liners ...
Cypriot wineries band together for better promotion
Cypriot wineries have joined forces to launch the Cyprus Wine Consortium to better promote their products in a group rather than individually.
The consortium includes 16 local wineries brought together by ...
What is HIRT and how could it boost your workout?
By Prudence Wade
If you feel like you’re in a bit of an exercise rut, you’re not alone.
After the huge explosion in fitness at the beginning of ...
Why Athens beats Berlin and Barcelona as Europe’s hippest city break
By Jonjo Maudsley
The bronze lion’s eyes follow me around my bedroom. What is it trying to tell me? I lean in for a closer look and, as I ...
The 9th Best Sommelier of Cyprus Contest has a winner
Freelance Sommelier Sotiris Neophytidis has won the 9th Best Sommelier of Cyprus for the year 2022. The contest was held under the auspices of the International Association of Sommeliers, ASI.
Sotiris ...
Poet and activist with a deep need for change
In a restless and wide-eyed eco-activist, THEO PANAYIDES meets a woman hoping for a new system, resigned to writing reports instead of poetry
It’s okay, sighs Paraskevi ‘Evi’ Christodoulou – ...
From glossy lips to crimped hair, the coolest Noughties trends
By Prudence Wade
The Noughties are back in a big way.
Y2K-inspired trends have been taking over fashion for a while now, and now our hair and make-up looks ...
A colourful take on Cyprus
With a career spanning four decades Monica Demetriades has managed to find and lose herself in art. With a new exhibition, PAUL LAMBIS takes a look
Contemporary British Cypriot artist ...
Blood marker identified for babies at risk of SIDS hailed as ‘breakthrough’
A team of Australian researchers have identified a biochemical marker in the blood that could help identify newborn babies at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a breakthrough they ...