Life & Style

By Dipa Kamdar If you spend any time on social media, you may have noticed a curious trend: wellness influencers singing the praises of nicotine. Not smoking or vaping but ...

Arizona is not a forgiving place for a home’s mechanical systems. Summer temperatures in Phoenix regularly exceed 110°F for weeks at a time, and air conditioning units operate at ...

“I was touched by her need for love, companionship and connection,” writes Voula Kokinou in her book dedicated to the island’s favourite mascots: the cats of Cyprus. Antonio, a ...

The finest luxury cruise ships for adventurous travelers masterfully balance expedition capability with refined comfort, creating experiences where genuine exploration doesn’t require sacrificing sophisticated amenities, personalized service, or intellectual ...

A Nicosia-based microbrewery has secured major international recognition after winning two top awards at a leading European beer competition. Golem Brewhouse was awarded a Diamond Medal for its Mosaic NEIPA ...

A few years have passed since the sculptures at the MUSAN Underwater Museum were lowered onto the seabed near Ayia Napa, and now the first subtle signs of transformation are ...

Cyprus may be a small island, but its residents are remarkably well-travelled. CyStat data shows that more than 137,000 Cypriot residents returned from trips abroad in November 2025 alone, a 14 per cent ...

Discount airline easyJet’s CEO said on Monday that ticket prices will rise towards the end of the summer due to the Iran war, adding that the conflict was driving ...

Once, Cyprus had conversations. At café tables. On balconies. Late into the evening, over coffee or zivania. Our conversations wandered. Looped back on themselves. Punctuated by laughter, they were long ...

Sticky toffee pudding is one of those desserts that people return to without much hesitation. It arrives warm, usually with custard or cream, and does exactly what it is meant ...

By Lorinda Cramer The “frugal chic” aesthetic is having its moment, however contradictory the concept may seem. Frugal suggests a focus on thriftiness, while “chic” oozes a sense of classic ...

Live here long enough, and this lesson is inevitable… Cyprus teaches you a lot of lessons, doesn’t it? It teaches you patience. To wrangle with the Land Registry when ...

Milk chocolate mousse with a crispy baseFor the mousse100g milk chocolate150ml whipped creamFor the base75g oat biscuits25g butter (melted)Coarsely chopped hazelnutsGrated chocolate Crumble the cookies ...

Where do you live?I live in Ayios Andreas in Nicosia, not far from the prison. I love my neighbourhood – it’s quiet and leafy. I share my home with ...

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Gaslighting is psychological manipulation in which one person makes another doubt their perception, memory or sanity. The term comes from the film Gaslight, where a husband ...

Experiencing an injury turns daily life upside down. Medical bills pile up quickly while recovery takes center stage. Why do so many individuals accept less than they deserve? Many expect ...

The dinner party is changing – in 2026 it is less about the perfect table setting and more about the shared experience. Across Europe entertaining is becoming more domestic. Rising restaurant prices, ...

Like many others, I am addicted to my phone, to distracting myself with content, staying in the loop with group chats, scrolling myself to sleep. Our phones have become a ...

The cat settles on your lap. The dog leans in, warm and solid. There’s no advice. No judgement. Just contact. Your shoulders drop. Your breathing slows. Whatever was looping ...

Oksana Cherkashyna tells a story about death. Actually a near-death experience, an account of being on a plane that developed ‘technical problems’ during landing – a polite way of saying they ...

By Mal James First conceived as a mail-order-only company in 1963, known as Biba’s Postal Boutique, the brand captured the revolutionary 1960s and 1970s attitude and style, offering trend-seekers affordable, ...

Shrimp scampi is a dish that feels both brisk and reassuring, the sort of meal that can be prepared quickly yet still carries a sense of occasion. Plump prawns are ...

When your favorite T shirt becomes tight at the shoulders, hard around the neck, or unfit after several hours of action, it is understandably annoying. For this reason, most men ...

Chicken-Stuffed Sweet PotatoesThese chicken-stuffed sweet potatoes are an easy, comforting meal that still feels light. The soft, baked sweet potato goes perfectly with chicken, red cabbage and a lemon yogurt ...