Is it really the most wonderful time of the year?
By Paul Lambis
With the holiday season upon us, and as the year draws to a close, festive feelings of love, generosity and sentimental sharing often translate to irrational consumer-buying ...
All about maratheftiko: celebration of grape variety grown only in Cyprus
December 1 has been set as the day of Maratheftiko grape, which was celebrated for the first time in Cyprus this year with a series of events including one at Rous ...
Celebrity diets and food fads have been around for centuries –
By James Brown and Duane Mellor
The word diet originates from the Greek dieta meaning to live normally. However, nowadays it mostly refers to restricting food to help weight loss ...
Marie BustinMoves introduce world to new fitness trends
According to the IHRSA, the worldwide fitness business is valued at $96.7 billion. In 2019, there were more than 210,000 health clubs in the world, serving 183 million members, according to fitness industry market ...
The freedom of a life at sea
In the captain of a replica of a compact 18th century frigate, THEO PANAYIDES finds someone at home in a space designed for function over comfort who has lived a ...
Decembeard: Grooming expert shares his top beard tips
By Katie Wright
Hot on the heels of Movember, Decembeard is the annual event that encourages men to quit shaving and embrace a full beard in the name of charity.
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Unplug and bathe in the forest
Christmas can be a stressful time. Take your mind off the festivities and partake in the sounds of silence with a trend that is growing around the world suggests ELENI ...
How to get the après-ski look at home
By Prudence Wade
It’s that time of year again: there’s a permanent chill in the air and you need to put some serious thought into layers, and there ...
Homemade Christmas
With money tight and supply chain problems meaning things don’t always arrive a growing number of people are taking to making their own gifts. ALIX NORMAN gets a few ...
A minute with Vladimiros Tziortzis Formula 3 & NASCAR professional driver
Where do you live and with whom?
Currently in Nicosia, Cyprus with the family. Next year there is a chance to move to Italy for racing purposes.
What did you ...
Most reported US Omicron cases have hit the fully vaccinated
Most of the 43 COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant identified in the United States so far were in people who were fully vaccinated, and a third of them had ...
James Martin on the perfect butter-to-toast ratio
By Ella Walker
Every now and again, chef James Martin’s mum would let him make his own packed lunch – and on those occasions, he knew exactly what was going ...
What’s Eaten Where: Niihau Island
Owned by the Robinson family, Hawaii’s Niihau Island is another of the world’s Forbidden Places! Originally purchased in 1864 from the Kingdom of Hawaii for a mere $10,000, Niihau is ...
Moderna plunges as mRNA-based flu jab fails to ace existing shots
Moderna Inc shares tumbled 11% after early data showed that the company’s mRNA-based flu vaccine might not be strong enough to give it an edge over already approved flu vaccines ...
Hard to decide amid all the shouting
By Alexia Saleem
My twins are five and a half. I don’t yet know how I feel about the Covid measures introduced last Monday regarding wearing face masks to ...
EU drugs regulator says data supports boosters after three months
The European Union’s drugs regulator said it could make sense for countries in the bloc to administer COVID-19 vaccine boosters as early as three months after the initial two-shot ...
Experience the fun Caribbean Carnival while traveling
There is no public celebration or community event quite like Carnival. Across the Caribbean, Carnival is a wild, riotous, chaotic expression of pure joy and excitement, a vibrant, colorful, musical ...
Get portion-wise: A ‘handy’ guide to making sure you’re not eating too much
By Lisa Salmon
A healthy balanced diet isn’t just about what you eat, it’s about portion size too – and it can be surprisingly easy to consume too much. ...
TikTok star making peace with his feminine side
In a cult sensation and local drag queen THEO PANAYIDES finds someone trying to be as positive as possible, using exuberance as a secret weapon
Big hair, big lips – ‘bee-stung ...
Party season beauty ideas to transform your look
By Katie Wright
Christmas is just around the corner and this year parties are – fingers crossed – on the cards once more. Hurrah! So, you’ve got a sparkly frock or ...
The aftermath of the contest
George Kassianos reflects on sommelier contest that reflected the island and samples some local wines
The ASI Contest for the Best Sommelier of Europe and Africa, organised by the Cyprus ...
Festive party time: fashion trends to know about
By Katie Wright
Christmas is just around the corner, but before we get to the big day, there’s the fun and frivolity of party season to enjoy – and outfits ...
What is going on with the off-plan market in Dubai?
According to research, Dubai’s off-plan real estate market is in a post-pandemic revival stage. The consulting agency Global Capital Partners says that the positive sales dynamics of new buildings ...
The spirit of Cyprus
Millions of years ago, the Black Smokers of Troodos gave rise to a distinctive flora. Now, they’re the inspiration behind a gin that captures the essence of Cyprus. ALIX ...