Life & Style

This special publication forms part of the Mirror of Culture – an ongoing editorial initiative co-developed by the Cyprus Mail and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in ...

By H.E. Liu Yantao Today, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of Cyprus and the Cyprus Mail, united by a deep reverence for ...

They live in the village of Ayia Triada, halfway up the Karpasia peninsula with its sleepy roads set amid thickets of pine, palm and olive – though also in the pages ...

By Jennifer E Cheng If you watched any of the 2025 Wimbledon womens’ matches, you’ll have noticed many players donning a skort: a garment in which shorts are concealed under ...

When the summer heat in Japan grows humid and heavy, appetites wane – but one dish returns to the table with unwavering popularity: zaru soba. Light, clean and served refreshingly cold, ...

As a lifelong student of Feng Shui and mindfulness drawing inspiration both from Eastern philosophy and ancient Greek teachings, I am often reminded that every space we occupy reflects a ...

Veterinary services in Limassol are currently caring for 144 dogs and 37 cats rescued from the devastating wildfires, while volunteer organisations continue to assist in the affected areas, Animal Welfare Commissioner Antonia ...

Just before the yearly grape harvest begins, Tsiakkas Winery hosts an afternoon of music, flavour, heritage and connection. Wine Me Not 3.1 is a mini wine festival set to celebrate Cyprus, ...

Last year, a landmark workshop was held in Warsaw with representatives of the Ukrainian and international communities, dedicated to the economic revival of Mariupol. The discussion focused on the Mariupol ...

Where do you live?I come from Dasaki Achnas and I live with my parents. What did you have for breakfast?I ate cereal with oat milk. Describe your perfect ...

Almond Sharbat Sharbat is a sweet, non-alcoholic beverage, often made from fruit, flower or nut extracts, herbs, and sugar, diluted with water. It is a popular drink in the Middle ...

Deep in the valley above Agros, a tiny family-owned winery turns its terrace into a live music stage this summer with six live performances. Pittali Winery is a new addition ...

What if the very thing you’ve spent your life trying to avoid – your deepest pain – is also your greatest teacher? For many of us, trauma is something we try ...

On September 13, 2025, Cyprus will become the setting for a new format of coaching, in a first for not just the island, but for Europe and the world. This innovative mode ...

When we feel we belong, our emotional well-being gets better. Our sense of belonging plays a big role in our identity. Being part of something greater helps us understand and ...

Bartending with no experience can be daunting, but on a sunny Saturday afternoon in the centre of old Larnaca, first-time participants skillfully mixed their way through three different recipes reflecting ...

In Meeting Sister, Turkish Cypriot novelist Metin Murat returns to the characters first met in his debut book, 2022’s The Cresent Moon Fox. But this time round the focus is ...

By Liv Auckland You probably have a drawer full of T-shirts. They’re comfy, easy to style, cheap and ubiquitous. But the T-shirt is anything but basic. For 70 years, they’...

This is the story of a happy surprise. The hero of our story is Faros, a bakery and confectionery that’s long been part of the landscape in old Nicosia – ...

In the heat of summer, when the sun hangs heavy and appetites grow light, there are few things more welcome than a bowl of chilled tzatziki. Velvety, tangy and flecked ...

Where do you live?I live alone in Mitsero, a village 25km from Nicosia. What did you have for breakfast?I don’t usually have breakfast, just a cup of ...

Piri Piri Chicken For the marinade 2 tablespoons olive oil 100g dried onion, cut in half 75 g sweet red pepper 1 piri piri pepper (10g) or other chili 2 cloves of garlic 4 tablespoons ...

Transforming corporate philanthropy in crisis The outbreak of Russia’s full-scale invasion marked a pivotal moment for the Favbet Foundation, a corporate charitable organization founded in 2020 by entrepreneur Andrii Matiukha. ...

Six years after being given just three months to live, Cyprus’ first female professional bouzouki player Georgia Kombou brought the Limassol seafront to life this week with an open air ...