Vietnam has reopened to tourists: where to visit
By Katie Wright
Vietnam has reopened its borders to travellers, three months ahead of schedule.
The country imposed strict rules when the coronavirus pandemic began and reported very few Covid ...
Encanto, TikTok and the art of social storytelling: why music is not just for listening anymore
Kai Riemer, University of Sydney and Sandra Peter, University of Sydney
We need to talk about Bruno. The theme song from Disney’s hit movie Encanto (We don’t talk ...
All-new Dacia Sandero’s total cost of ownership is best in class
Already famed for offering customers the best value on the market, the All-New Sandero has strengthened its appeal as Dacia confirms it delivers the most competitive Total Cost of Ownership (...
Restaurant review: Jemms American steak bar, Larnaca
From its humble beginnings in a small corner shop in town to a new, more modern premises on the busy Makarios avenue, Larnaca’s Jemms American steak bar has been ...
Mercedes-Benz SL: 70 years of sport, luxury and lifestyle
The two letters SL are the world-famous hallmark and distinction of a unique Mercedes-Benz sports car tradition: for 70 years, the abbreviation has stood for “super-light” and thus for sporty motoring – ...
Tempted to give latest TikTok trend a try?
By Danielle Desouza
Ice baths are all the rage on TikTok, with many people hopping – or more accurately edging themselves – into a tub of cold water chilled with ice, or ...
Facebook advertisers can pursue class action over ad rates
A US judge ruled on Tuesday that a lawsuit accusing Meta Platforms Inc’s (FB.O) Facebook of deceiving advertisers about its “potential reach” tool can proceed as a class ...
Lifelong libertarian in a big house on the hill
In a risk taker with a swashbuckling CV, THEO PANAYIDES meets a man whose years in the City through the hedonism of the 60s and strife of the 70s see ...
Anti-inflammatory skincare: the latest soothing trend to help ease redness
PRUDENCE WADE finds out how anti-inflammatory products work, and what ingredients we should be looking out for
When it comes to beauty, few things are as annoying as inflamed skin.
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Paola Hadjilambri: A woman of substance
One of the island’s most celebrated actresses talks to Paul Lambis about her heart-wrenching performance as three abused women in her latest play
From being an Olympic priestess, participating ...
Why do investors purchase precious metals during a financial crisis?
Buying precious metals or some specific commodities is a common way for investors who want to defend their portfolios during times of economic crisis. Because unlike stocks and fiat currency, ...
3D ads come to Facebook, Instagram in step toward the metaverse
Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O) will make it easier for brands to run three-dimensional ads on Facebook and Instagram through a new partnership with an ecommerce technology firm.
The integration ...
The celebrated wines of the Peloponnese
On April 8 at the Carob Mill in Limassol the Peloponnese wines are returning to Cyprus with a score of their celebrated wines and latest vintages. There will be 26 wineries, and ...
The coolest tailoring trends for work or weekends
By Katie Wright
Women’s tailoring has come a long way in recent years. What started as something of a niche catwalk trend has boomed, and now trendy suits and ...
Singing her way across America
In a local currently presenting the songs of fellow Cypriot George Michael on the US stage, ALIX NORMAN meets a determined young women with a voice that sets her apart
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A minute with Ira Katsouda, stand-up comedian
Where do you live?
I live in Athens with my cat Swiffer and I hardly find parking in my neighbourhood.
What did you have for breakfast?
The same as every ...
Misconceptions about Nepalese food
By Lauren Taylor
For many viewers, it was Santosh Shah who first introduced them to fine dining Nepalese food on MasterChef: The Professionals 2020. But, despite being from Nepal, he had ...
What’s Eaten Where: Asir
Did you think the Middle East was all flat, hot desert? Then welcome to the Asir Province! Found in the very southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and sharing ...
Men think they’re brighter than they are and women underestimate their IQ. Why?
When asked to estimate their own intelligence, most people will say they are above average, even though this is a statistical improbability. This is a normal, healthy cognitive bias and ...
There’s more to Antigua than sun, sea and sand
By Chris Wiltshire
There’s nothing like a sprinkling of stardust to make a holiday go with a swing.
I’m soaking in the views of the picture-postcard Coolidge Stadium ...
Restaurant review: Chesters bar and restaurant, Limassol
Perhaps it was an unconscious decision prompted by the surprisingly vicious cold snap currently gripping the island, an unwitting turn towards familiarity and reliability, but visiting Chesters recently was not ...
Is more micro-happiness what we need right now?
By Abi Jackson
As tempting as it was to hope the pandemic would suddenly disappear – taking all the grief and angst of the past two years with it – that’s ...
The joys of false advertising
When it comes to advertising a product, marketeers strive to entice us in by piquing our curiosity. However, things do not often turn out as expected when the actual product ...
Community-minded music teacher strikes a positive note
In a relentlessly sunny educator THEO PANAYIDES finds a woman inspired by Obelix for whom music is a reason to live
‘Love’ says the sign on a door in the ...