A strong sense of national identity
Although the rise of crime and economic hardship post-apartheid forced many Greeks and Cypriots to leave South Africa, there are approximately 35,000 left says PAUL LAMBIS
Ever since the early Greek ...
The ‘queen’ of North London is coming to town
With a debut Greek single, PAUL LAMBIS meets an English Cypriot musician with her eyes on Eurovision
I first met Eleni C during a lunch in Limassol where her flourishing ...
Fit body, fit face
While we are all aware of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, what can we do to make sure the face keeps up asks YANNA DARILIS
Fitness is becoming part ...
Rising above the waves
Summer has us all piling down to the beach. And now there is a new sport to enjoy while there discovers ALIX NORMAN
“This is the closest a human came ...
A minute with George Xrusos Singer
Where do you live?
I live in Cyprus in the Limassol District
What did you have for breakfast?
My breakfast contains foods that give energy and nutrients! Combined with good ...
Ottolenghi protegee on bold flavours and Brazilian food
By Prudence Wade
While most of us tend to get recipe inspiration from Instagram or cookbooks, Ixta Belfrage has another, more unusual outlet: her dreams.
“I dream a lot about ...
The idiosyncrasies of Cyprus in song
A musical duo have come together to make audiences laugh. They are going from strength to strength finds ALIX NORMAN
‘Some doctors like you flat on your back, When they ...
What’s Eaten Where: British Virgin Islands
There are British, US and Spanish Virgin Islands. And yes, they’re all named for a virgin – actually, for 11,000 virgins! This little archipelago in the Lesser Antilles was named by ...
The perfect Cyprus wedding venue in the heart of Ayia Napa
Over the past few years, Cyprus has been celebrated as one of Europe’s most popular wedding destinations. Whether you permanently live in the country, or are jetting over to ...
4 tips to maintain your refrigerator in hot weather
In spite of the current updated technology which ensures that your cooling systems function optimally irrespective of the environment they’re in, a decent amount of care can go a ...
Cyprus’ immortal village
The tradition of the island can be found in plentiful supply in the village of Pomos, which goes from ultimate calm to live music venue over the summer finds PAUL ...
You can’t be happy all the time
It is difficult to feel enduring happiness by being attached to the physical world says DESPINA NICOLA
To explain happiness, let’s picture life as the ocean.
Life comes in ...
Restaurant review: Panos Steak House, Larnaca
The Phinikoudes sea front can be a busy place, and its strip of bars, restaurants and cafés can make a dining experience there a noisy affair. However, towards the ...
Making the most of your holiday to Cyprus
No matter the holiday, visiting Cyprus is a good idea to take a break from what you know and get yourself towards a beautiful island for a well needed vacation. ...
Weekend Escapes: Episode 9 “Amarande”
In the ninth instalment of “Weekend Escapes,” we visit the Amarande, a uniquely differentiated 5-star adults only hotel
in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, integrating elegance, ultra-comfort, and minimal style with refined ...
Restless academic favours irony over ideology
THEO PANAYIDES meets a man, born in Ceylon, who grew up all around the world with books and continues to live for knowledge, questioning everything even though he considers himself ...
Australians urged to work from home as winter Omicron wave swamps hospitals
Australians admitted to hospitals from COVID-19 neared record levels on Wednesday as authorities urged businesses to let staff work from home and recommended people wear masks indoors and get booster ...
The birth of a Greek TV station
Reflecting the fabric of the British Cypriot Community and their Greek counterparts a TV station based in London is still going strong 30 years after it was created says PAUL LAMBIS
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Scorpions: still rocking around the world
Almost 60 years after they first formed, Scorpions played in Limassol this week. They say they will continue while still having fun. THEO PANAYIDES gets an insight into the men on ...
Heating up summer dressing
Living in the Mediterranean means the chances of having a tan to offset the summer’s colours increase. NIKI CHARALAMBOUS on how to choose those colours
Undoubtedly, half the fun ...
A quick bite that Britain bequeathed to the world
Sandwiches are a kitchen staple and another gift to the world from the British. Our writers track down the best ones in Cyprus…
Theo Panayides, Honest Bread
Let’s be ...
A Minute with Andreas Aspros Dentist
Where do you live?
I live in the city centre of Paphos with my wife Helen and my children Constantinos, Andreas, Xanthoulla and Nicolas.
What did you have for breakfast?
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The beauty of a Spanish tortilla, and mum’s cooking
By Lauren Taylor
José Pizarro is feeling nostalgic. Often named the godfather of Spanish cooking, the hugely renowned chef has worked in Michelin star kitchens and opened no less than ...
What’s Eaten Where: Transylvania
Well into my teens, I thought Transylvania was fictitious, somewhere like Gotham or Hogwarts! Located in central Romania, and roughly 11 times bigger than Cyprus, the Transylvanian Plateau is almost completely ...