Young people working to create a better future
By Karen Taylor
Youth is the most active and vital force in any society; the hopes of a country and the future of a nation lie in the hands of ...
Dive into the mystery: murder mystery games for groups
Are you ready for an evening full of suspense, mystery, and a touch of drama? A murder mystery game is the perfect way to surprise your friends, family, or colleagues ...
After Australia, France approves banning under-15s from social media
France’s National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social media on Monday, amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health risks.
The ...
Why did Greek-Cypriot director make a film about porridge?
When Constantine Costi first heard about the World Porridge Making Championships, he was working in Berlin and took a spontaneous trip to Scotland to explore Carrbridge, a small Highland village ...
How mythology transcends physical borders
In her speech at the opening of the Myths and Tales of Cyprus Exhibition at the European Parliament in Strasbourg to mark the start of Cyprus’ presidency of the EU ...
Are you laughing now, Cyprus?
‘Humour that has been shaped by centuries of upheaval’
Is Cyprus funny?
The Czech Republic is! According to new international research, it ranks as the most humorous country in the ...
Breakfast cereal’s far from plain story
Corn flakes may seem the most straightforward of breakfast choices, yet their story is anything but plain.
At their simplest, they are toasted, flattened flakes of milled maize, usually fortified ...
From sun safety to sex appeal
By Lauren Alex O’Hagan and Lame M Kenalemang-Palm
In the depths of winter, sunscreen might not be top of many people’s shopping lists. Yet it remains a staple ...
There is no other Cyprus
Which Cyprus is the real one – the one that boasts the cleanest bathing waters in Europe, the regular receipient of the Blue Flag beach award, or the other, so full ...
Weekend of whisky and rum coming to Nicosia
More than 270 premium single malt whiskey, blend, bourbon and rum labels will be featured in the 6th Nicosia Whisky & Rum Experience at Moondog’s Bar & Grill this February. ...
A minute with: Elpida Fragkeskidou Khenkin visual artist & founder of Kuns studio
Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my husband, my plants, and my sculptures.
What did you have for breakfast?Eggs, fruit, avocado and homemade bread.
Describe your ...
Baking something sweet
Tricolor Geography Cake
For the basic vanilla blend250g sunflower oil200g white granulated sugar4 medium eggs120g fresh milk300g self-raising flour, sifted1 sachet vanilla (8g)1 teaspoon baking powderFor ...
Private Aesthetic Center by Punin – Beauty Center in Limassol for aesthetics and skin care
Modern cosmetology is more than just caring for appearance. It helps gently improve skin quality, restore a sense of confidence, and care for oneself without rush or pressure. More and ...
Chef invites food lovers to juicy Troodos BBQ
The mountains are calling! Not simply because Troodos is now snow-covered and the season welcomes cosy cabin stays but because special pop-up BBQ events are coming up, bringing sizzling, smoky ...
Cyprus winery goes Greek
Sophoces Vlassides is a prominent winemaker in Cyprus and owner of Vlassides Winery in Limassol’s Koilani. He is known for his innovative approach to winemaking, using both indigenous and ...
When fear takes over your life
By Dr Vasilios Silivistris
Phobias (from the Greek fovos, meaning fear) are intense, irrational fears of objects or situations that pose little real danger. Unlike ordinary anxiety, phobias are long-lasting ...
Trying Veganuary might be challenging
By Bethany Clark, Aberystwyth University
In January some people start the year by trying to eat fewer animal products. Veganuary, as the campaign is called, began in 2014 and now attracts 25.8 ...
Why Norway doesn’t try to entertain hikers
For hikers arriving from places that rely on constant visual reward or curated experiences, this can feel unsettling at first. But the absence of entertainment is not a flaw in ...
High mountain passes and technical sections in Pyrenean trekking
Pass classifications and difficulty levels
Pyrenean passes range from straightforward trail crossings to technical routes requiring scrambling skills and comfort with exposure. The elevation of passes varies from relatively low ...
‘We are all we have’
In an island-first, a Greek-language Cyprus feature film will premiere later this month at the Sundance Film Festival in the US – one of the leading film festivals on the globe. ...
Why Iceland never lets you forget where you are
Even after several days on the trail, the environment keeps reminding you of its presence. This isn’t because Iceland is dramatic at every moment. It’s because it removes ...
Why the Tour du Mont Blanc is less wild than it looks
On paper, it sounds remote, rugged, and demanding. On the ground, the experience is different. The Tour du Mont Blanc is not wild in the way many hikers imagine. It ...
Why hiking in Slovenia rarely feels overwhelming
Even when the terrain rises and the scenery becomes dramatic, the experience stays manageable. This isn’t because Slovenia lacks challenge. It’s because the country quietly limits the kinds ...
Swiss mountain hut architecture and high-altitude building techniques
Historical building methods
Early Swiss mountain huts used locally available materials by necessity. Stone from nearby quarries provided walls with thermal mass to moderate temperature swings. Timber from treeline forests ...