A minute with: Sophia Sullivan, student, co-author of Welcome to Rainbow Zoo, founder of Kawaii Life
Where do you live and with whom?I live in Cyprus with my mum and dad, my dog Amber and my cat Biscuit.
What did you have for breakfast?Bear ...
A rich history of labour, skill and innovation
By Rebekah Pickering Wood
Textiles shape British life in ways we often overlook – the clothes worn, the items inherited, and the patterns that quietly signal where people come from. Yet ...
Benefits of riding a moped
Mopeds have become an increasingly popular mode of transport across the UK, offering a practical and affordable alternative to cars and public transport. Whether you are commuting to work, travelling ...
Winemaking becomes an art in Cyprus hills
Since 2019, founders of the Oinou Yi winery, the Vasiliades family has created estate-grown wines in Omodos, now with the guidance of oenologist Victor Bankov and consulting Greek oenologist Artemis Toulaki. ...
Explore summer’s endless possibilities at Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort
There are destinations that simply offer a holiday, and then there are places that redefine the very essence of summer. Perched along the spectacular western coastline of Cyprus, just outside ...
Price comparison finally came for fashion — and Cyprus is paying attention
Cypriots can compare milk prices across supermarkets in seconds. Yet until recently, finding the cheapest pair of Geox in a dozen online stores meant opening a dozen browser tabs. That ...
What to eat at the last Fork Food Market
This Friday, the summer’s last Fork Food Market takes places and it arrives with a twist. Not only does it change location, moving to the old GSP square, but ...
Oenogastronomic nights coming up at rural winery
Wine, music, food and fresh mountain air. That is what is coming up as the terrace of Tsiakkas Winery in the countryside of Pitsilia, invites the public to two special ...
Food that travels: how Cypriots carry home through food
Food is not generally thought of as a record of history. But, recipes get handed down, meals are repeated, and habits turn into routines. In Cyprus, familiar dishes often hold ...
‘World’s wealth always finds rare assets’: An interview with Evangelia Eliadou, Executive Director of Pafilia
Q: Luxury real estate has traditionally been associated with lifestyle. Why is the conversation changing now?
For many years, luxury property was primarily marketed through emotion: lifestyle, design, location and ...
The Cyprus traditions that refuse to disappear
Traditional Cypriot music drifts across Zygi harbour, ice cream melts in children’s hands, and crowds gather in anticipation of the Kataklysmos aquatic games. I arrive just as the event ...
Are social media platforms liable for dangers of doomscrolling?
The continuous exposure to negative or distressing news online, widely known as doomscrolling, has become a well-recognised phenomenon with significant psychological and social implications. Anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and social isolation ...
An abundance of flowers greets the summer
When we came to live in Cyprus 26 years ago now, water was rationed to two days a week on our road. However, the house we later bought had a well ...
Brewing change: Cyprus café proving inclusion works
Manned by young adults with autism and dedicated to breaking down barriers, what has been billed as the island’s first social enterprise, the True Heart Café officially opened at ...
National dish shaped by culinary folklore
Poutine is the quintessential Canadian dish of crisp chips, cheese curds and rich gravy, widely associated with the province of Quebec and believed to have emerged in rural communities in ...
A minute with: Efthymia Stavridou, silversmith
Where do you live?I live with my partner and our three cats in Nicosia, Cyprus.
What did you have for breakfast?Granola with yoghurt, banana and peanut butter.
Describe ...
Periodic Bitch: PMDD may be a ‘life curse’, but this memoir reveals its stigma as the real horror
By Kate Cantrell
“Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well and in the kingdom of the sick,” writes Susan Sontag in the opening of ...
Two days of cherries and village fun at mountain festival
It is a beloved summer fruit, bright red and juicy, and this June it takes the spotlight once more time. The Community of Pedoulas in the mountain district of Nicosia ...
9 years of fashion, creativity and giving back for the Charity Fashion Show “Eight with a Cause”
Perwoll, a long-standing supporter of fashion and creativity, proudly presents this year’s charity fashion show “Eight with a Cause”, participating as the Institutional Sponsor of an event that, for ...
When desire becomes distortion: a young couple’s struggle with lust
Many people see lust as normal attraction, stress relief, fantasy or simply human nature. The attraction itself is not evil. Human beings were created for love, intimacy and connection. The ...
Pilakoutas Group brings Nissan X-Trail closer to every family
Purchasing a large, modern and fully equipped SUV is now more affordable than ever, as the Pilakoutas Group is offering the Nissan X-Trail with the Dynamic trim package at the ...
From Silk Road camels to Cyprus donkeys
By Karen Taylor
To think of China’s ancient Silk Road is to picture heavily laden camels slowly making their way across great swathes of empty land, connecting cultures and ...
Guest recipes: Salad reflects brightness of the season
By Yvoni Nicolaidou and Vasilia Kouppanou
There is a particular kind of salad that arrives at the table looking effortless and beautiful, requires almost no cooking whatsoever, and yet manages ...
Do morning routines really improve your day?
Early wake ups, daybreak, exercise and mindfulness have turned mornings have taken on a key role in today’s wellness arena. For many, these routines are seen as a way ...