Life & Style

It’s a city where time seems to fold — Roman walls, Moorish arches, and Christian bell towers all woven together beneath the same Andalusian sun. To walk through Córdoba ...

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection by Marriott, owned and managed by MHV Mediterranean Hospitality Venture, is scheduled for its grand opening within the upcoming months and is ready to bring ...

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris According to the dictionary, self-harm is a deliberate injury to oneself, typically as a manifestation of a psychological or psychiatric disorder. Or the verb meaning to ...

In a love letter to the Mediterranean, fashion and textile designer Ilkan Koral recalls memories of a backyard drowned in the sunlight, the laughter around the lunch table and the ...

Cyprus runs on coffee, doesn’t it? Woe betide the tea drinkers amongst us – on this island, it’s all about the mid-morning office frappé run; the post-prandial medrio; the ...

The spiciest festival of them all is back! “Get ready for a fiery celebration of all things chilli, where bold flavours, great music and epic vibes come together in one ...

By Philippa Tracy Lots of people say they care about the environment, but do they really care about sustainability and history enough to buy things second hand? Possibly. Maybe not ...

TL;DR: Buying TikTok views can help your video break through algorithmic thresholds, reach more users, and gain credibility. But buyers must choose wisely: views must be real, safe, gradual, ...

On Wednesday August 12, 2026, the Moon will slide perfectly in front of the Sun and turn day to twilight for a few extraordinary minutes. This is a total solar eclipse. The ...

What kind of person is Michalis Kalopaidis? Well, take for instance the fact that he cooks – not professionally, just as a hobby. Nothing strange about that, lots of people do ...

Few desserts make an entrance quite like Baked Alaska – a dome of golden-tipped meringue hiding cold ice cream atop a layer of sponge, all briefly blasted in an oven or ...

Where do you live?In Nicosia. What did you have for breakfast?Coffee and a bowl of cereal with honey and milk. It’s all about feeling energised but not ...

Chicken Provençal For the chicken 500g boneless chicken thigh 25ml olive oil 1 clove of garlic (finely chopped) 1 small onion (finely chopped) 1 red pepper (cut in strips) 1 green pepper (cut ...

By Rachel Lamarche-Beauchesne For decades, animal rights activists, campaigners and ethical designers have fought to strip fur fashion of its glamour and expose the cruelty behind it. From bold celebrity-led ...

Baked Manouri Cheese with Figs There’s something magical about early autumn, when the evenings turn crisp, and the garden still offers a few last gifts. This year, my fig ...

By Dina Gavarieva Biohacking has emerged as one of the most mindboggling, and sometimes extreme, health trends of the 21st century. At its heart, biohacking is about making small, strategic ...

By Karen Taylor Walking around the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys area of Fuzhou, it is easy to believe you have found the ‘real’ China. The tightly packed white buildings ...

White walls, beige tiles, beech cupboards – that’s the typical modern Cyprus home, right? Clean, bright, classic – and a bit of a visual flatline! Now think back to the mountain ...

By Christina Michailidis Even when women are equally skilled and qualified, they are often less likely than men to put themselves forward for promotions, leadership roles or new opportunities, what ...

Few dishes capture the essence of a nation’s culinary identity as wholly as pork adobo does for the Philippines. Braised slowly in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and spices, this ...

By Emily Brayshaw The iconic feathered showgirl was born amid the chaos of the first world war, when the wealthy, global French superstar Gaby Deslys entertained Parisians and Allied soldiers ...

Breaking stereotypes, overcoming obstacles and carving their own path is something the speakers of YouthTalks 2025 all have in coming. This inspiring event will share speeches from locals who have stories ...

Where do you live and with whom?I live in Larnaca, where I work as an artist and produce my paintings in my studio. What did you have for breakfast?...

One-Pot Creamy Coconut Pumpkin Curry This fragrant Indian one-pot pumpkin curry is super creamy and loaded with creamy spiciness for a comforting, and satisfying vegetable curry. It uses classic Indian ...