Cyprus flycatchers’ historic attack on disease
The little known story of a Turkish Cypriot health inspector credited with eradicating malaria on the island and making Cyprus the first country in the world to be free of ...
Cyprus wine competition kicks off in Limassol
Wine connoisseurs have gathered in Limassol to sample a variety of 145 wines from 30 Cypriot wineries over the course of four days to find the best in the category of dry, ...
Are our bodies ever beach ready?
Most adults do not get enough physical activity. Even though global guidelines suggest at least 150 minutes of exercise each week, many fall short without even noticing. Our daily routines have ...
Is Cyprus throwing you out of sync?
If you wake up exhausted, you’re not alone. Especially in Cyprus!
You went to bed at a reasonable hour. You clocked a full eight hours. And yet the alarm ...
European menswear shifts as consumers move toward conscious choices
Research across Europe suggests consumers are increasingly rethinking their relationship with clothing, with a gradual shift away from fast fashion toward more conscious purchasing habits. What was once a market ...
The 20-day chess festival in Cyprus has come to an end. We look forward to the next one
On the evening of 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort on the west coast of Cyprus hosted the closing ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament for the world ...
Cyprus’ love affair with coffee: Stronger, colder and more obsessive than ever
Cyprus has a deeply rooted coffee culture that goes far beyond a simple daily caffeine fix. On the island, coffee is a ritual, a social anchor, and a reflection of ...
Growing pet ownership in Cyprus highlights need for better nutrition and care standards
As pet ownership continues to rise across Cyprus, attention is increasingly turning not just to animal welfare, but to the quality of care pets receive at home — particularly when it ...
Back-to-back street food parties in the city
If you are hungry and out and about in the capital this weekend, you can enjoy dishes from around the world on Saturday at the AKORA Street Food Party in ...
MCPURA Cielo FROZEN MAGMA: the new exclusive bespoke car of Maserati
The magic of snow, the thrill of high-performance driving on the icy track of Lake St Moritz, and the audience of the most exclusive winter event provided the perfect backdrop ...
Fork Food Market is back for a brand new season
Nicosia’s popular street food event makes its comeback this spring and kicks off a new 2026 season of foodie gatherings as the evenings are turning warmer. Two Fork Food Markets ...
What a truly restorative holiday actually requires
The problem with how most holidays are built
The standard holiday is structured around consumption. Places to visit, restaurants to try, things to see. It is an itinerary of inputs, ...
Jet fuel shock from Iran war worsens crisis for global airlines
Air travel’s worst crisis in years lurched deeper on Tuesday as Qantas Airways warned of spiralling costs, Lufthansa said it may have to ground planes and Virgin Atlantic flagged ...
Why the Mediterranean continues to attract high-end travelers
From the French Riviera to the Greek islands, its coastline has long been associated with elegant resorts, historic towns, and warm summer climates. Yet despite the rise of new luxury ...
How a proper food app helps saving money
Daily food spending often feels harder to control than it should be. Small purchases add up, and unplanned orders quickly push your budget beyond what you expected. A proper food ...
Why Croatia is one of Europe’s most exciting coastal destinations
Over the past decade, travelers have discovered what locals have known for generations: a coastline filled with historic towns, clear water, and hundreds of islands spread across the Adriatic Sea. ...
Cyprus winery preserving tradition
With several taverns and restaurants, Kathikas has two wineries on either side of the village. Sterna is just outside, the name referring to the old wells used by the people ...
How a gastronomy app helps restaurants’ revenue
Restaurants face constant pressure to increase revenue while keeping costs under control. Customer expectations are higher than ever, and competition is strong in both local and online markets. A gastronomy ...
A two-day celebration of Cypriot wine and gastronomy
Two days dedicated to the richness of the Cypriot vineyard are coming up this month as the Nicosia-based BIGA Neapolitan Pizza teams up with Winecore to present the tasteful event, ...
‘It’s a sickening example of a colonial mindset’
You’d be hard-pressed to find an interviewee as open and candid as Melanie Steliou. At one point, however, I ask her something (I won’t mention what) that she ...
A brief history of denim
By Rose Marroncelli
Denim is present in practically every country in the world and is widely adopted as one of the most common forms of everyday attire. Its appeal spans ...
Comfort food becomes a little more polished
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 ...
Prepare for a super healthy Spring
Quinoa with Asparagus, Peas and Lemon
If you’re looking for a healthy spring recipe, this quinoa-based dish is a great alternative to traditional risotto. Quinoa is naturally high in ...
A minute with Christina Stavri-Sakka, artist
Where do you live?I live in beautiful Larnaca, Cyprus, with my wonderful, supportive husband and our three beautiful children.
What did you have for breakfast?A soft-boiled egg over ...