Life & Style

By Christina Michailidis The other day in my gym class full of fresh-faced university students, I noticed something surprising – the 20 somthings weren’t the ones breezing through the workout, it ...

Stepping out of a Nicosia restaurant one evening, I walked along the pavement when a sound stopped me. It wasn’t the roar of a car speeding past, it was ...

Warner Bros. Discovery and Cablenet proudly announce a major expansion of their strategic partnership with the launch of HBO Max content catalogue via the HBO Max streaming service app in ...

With temperatures ranging above 40 degrees Celsius on a regular basis, summer is in full swing. While we cool off with cold drinks, air conditioning and beach days, our animal companions ...

Some pairings feel inevitable – tomatoes and basil, bread and butter, strawberries and cream. Others feel surprising, even slightly odd, until you take that first bite. Watermelon and feta is one ...

There is more to a cup of Cyprus coffee than its strong, bitter taste. In a new book on the matter, Aspasia Papadima unfolds the secrets of the island’s ...

Where do you live?In a listed house in the centre of Nicosia with my family and two cats. What did you have for breakfast?Caffe latte and croissant. Describe ...

A silk scarf put Cyprus cultural heritage on display at Paris Haute Couture Week, which ran from Monday to Thursday.  Model Adam Lega wore the scarf, called Glass Panther, the ...

Spring Onion Savory Pancakes 240ml hot water (not boiling) 1 teaspoon of sea salt 500g whole grain flour For filling 10 spring onions, finely chopped 120g whole grain flour 1/2 teaspoon of sea ...

In Dubai, your dinner might soon come with a side of source code. WOOHOO, a restaurant that bills itself as “dining in the future”, is set to open in September ...

By Dhwani Pandya, Arpan Chaturvedi and Elisa Anzolin Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the Prada ‘sandal scandal’ in a bid to boost sales ...

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Alcoholism can often go undiagnosed despite being the most widely used drug globally. Although there is no known specific cause of alcohol abuse or alcoholism, the ...

I hadn’t planned on needing it this much. I had just wrapped a long week of interviews, edits and one too many emails and was already dreaming about getting ...

Ice cold beers, juicy burgers and live music are always an excellent combination for a successful festival and this upcoming village event promises just that. Following the success of its ...

There’s something unmistakably joyful about biting into a cob of sweetcorn – golden kernels bursting with juice, still warm from the grill. But in Mexico, this simple pleasure is elevated ...

The blue door is unmarked, its glass panel stealing a glimpse into a dishevelled interior. The door is locked so I wait, surrounded by the quiet cobbled streets of old ...

By Hannah Dahlen Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is back in the news this week in a podcast discussing her viral “baby mama” video. The video was made four years ago ...

Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my partner, who is also a writer. What did you have for breakfast?Yoghurt with berries, oats and cinnamon. Describe your ...

Empanadas with Mushroom, Egg and Olives For the dough 300g all-purpose flour 100ml lukewarm water 1 egg 1 teaspoon sugar 50 g softened butter 1 teaspoon vinegar 1/2 tsp salt For the filling 1 tablespoon butter 1 ...

If you have a fig tree in your garden, this is a perfect time of the year to put them to good use. Fig leaf tea, made from the leaves ...

At the heart of Paphos wine region, known for its enchanting landscapes and storied heritage lies Tsangarides winery. Connected to tradition and committed to innovation, Tsangarides winery, like many family ...

Many colleges react to educational crises by cutting budgets and limiting programs. Bard College takes a different approach. When Leon Botstein identifies a problem in American education, his instinct is ...

By Dina Gavarieva Insomnia has become one of the most quietly destructive afflictions of our age. While the world around us reels from war, displacement, economic hardship, and daily uncertainty, ...

My sister lives in the States. ‘Say something – anything!’ she’s always being asked. ‘I love your British accent!’ To her, it’s just her voice: the one that orders ...