Our cultural lives reduced to apps, streaming services
We no longer own the culture we consume; we rent it. From music to movies, books to personal archives, shelves have been replaced by subscriptions controlled by global platforms. There ...
Cyprus is always tired!
Into the city, along Makariou. Bumper to bumper, petrol and stress…
It’s Cyprus’ daily commute. Into the city, along Makariou. Bumper to bumper, petrol and stress.
By the time ...
Somewhere between comfort food and aristocratic kitchens
Beef Stroganoff is the kind of dish that feels quietly reassuring. It arrives in a shallow bowl, the sauce pale and glossy, the beef tender enough to cut with little ...
Why a bra really can change your life
By Louise Nahas
One of life’s most infuriating ironies is that though society sexualises the curves of a woman’s body, when it comes to fashion, you’d think ...
The sale of Russell & Bromley is a symbol of the challenges facing independent heritage brands
By Naomi Braithwaite
UK heritage shoemaker Russell & Bromley has been bought by high-street clothing giant Next. Despite the brand’s rescue from administration, dozens of jobs will be lost ...
Getting a Papal blessing without going to the Vatican
In an era where much of our lives unfold online, even the Vatican has quietly adapted to the realities of a scattered, global community. Among the many requests that reach ...
Meat free dining
Legumes with Lemony Fish Fillet8 fish fillets (sea bream or sea bass), skinned150g lentils (soaked overnight)150g chickpeas (soaked overnight)150g fine beans (soaked overnight)150g frozen peas1 celery ...
A minute with: Nicos Nipat, visual artist
Where do you live?In my bachelor pad in Nicosia.
What did you have for breakfast?Yoghurt, wheat bran, honey and herbal tea.
Describe your perfect dayA day where everything ...
What is work-related stress?
By Dr Vasilios Silivistris
Work-related stress can be defined as: “The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them at work.” When stress ...
Vetrina: a new timeless mediterranean gastronomical journey begins
The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection Hotel, soon welcomes “Vetrina”, on the 28th of February, a brand-new, all-day, dine, wine & deli venue, rooted in the Mediterranean spirit and reflecting contemporary ...
‘I can’t help but love the carnival, I am a true Limassolian!
Great things are said to come to those who wait. Georgia Kombou knows this well, a pioneering musician in Cyprus who fought to have a place in the male-dominated bouzouki ...
X, Meta, and TikTok under investigation over AI generated child sexual abuse material in Spain
The Spanish government has ordered prosecutors to investigate social media platforms X, Meta META.O and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said ...
Sleepless by default: today’s struggle for rest
Although most people are aware they should be getting better sleep, fewer manage to do so. Sleep problems have become so widespread that authorities in several countries have classified insufficient ...
UK eyes rapid ban on social media for under 16s, curbs to AI chatbots
Britain could bring in an Australian-style ban on social media for children under 16 as early as this year and close a loophole that left some AI chatbots outside safety rules, ...
Between logic and instinct: Why intuition is quietly shaping decisions in an uncertain Mediterranean world
Life in Cyprus
Living in Cyprus means that you have to adapt. They have a small, open economy, and they’re part of the crossroads of the Middle East, North ...
Just two minutes in Cyprus…
On this island, waiting is a condition of life. It’s an island shaped by languid heat, relaxed conversation, and a slower way of life. And you learn to accept ...
Loukoumades by any other name would taste as sweet
The star of every fair in Cyprus, and a childhood favourite for many, Loukoumades are a dessert consisting of leavened, deep-fried dough balls, typically soaked in syrup or honey and ...
Cyprus too small for Colombia’s queen of trap
She’s ‘the queen of Colombian trap music’. She also appears in thriller show Fake Profile, “the most-viewed Latin series on Netflix the year it came out”. (Her song ‘Problem ...
The making of Valentine’s Day
Every February, shop windows bloom with red hearts, chocolates and bouquets. Couples post affectionate selfies and book candlelit dinners, while others quietly opt out. But the version of Valentine’s ...
Men are embracing beauty culture: many just refuse to call it that
By Jordan Foster
Just weeks after the premiere of popular gay hockey romance series Heated Rivalry, star Hudson Williams’ extensive skincare routine has gone viral. In a now-viral video for ...
From Limassol to Amsterdam: How digital platforms are reviving poetry
For years, poetry was said to be fading into the background — confined to slim volumes on dusty shelves or to academic circles far removed from everyday life. Yet across Europe, ...
Healthy winter snacks
Blueberry Banana CakeThis soft and fragrant banana bread is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and blueberries, with no added sugar. It’s a nourishing bake that works perfectly for breakfast, ...
More than words: How poetry marks life’s most important moments
When Cyprus Mail published “A poem for Cyprus” in honor of Independence Day, it underscored something many on the island instinctively understand: poetry is not confined to classrooms or literary ...
From readers to writers: How digital platforms are creating a new generation of citizen poets
On any given evening, a poem written in a small apartment in Limassol can be read moments later in Rotterdam, Dublin or Berlin. The journey from notebook to audience no ...