Easter by the sea feels better
Some Easter breaks feel more like routine than escape. This one does not. Set on the curve of Pissouri Bay, Columbia Beach Resort offers the kind of long weekend that ...
Cyprus is NOT the story…
Cyprus is not at war.
Despite what the global media might have us believe, we’re sitting safe. For now, anyway.
Okay, we’re close to the Middle East. And ...
A forage through the fields of Cyprus
Mastic and mustard, sea squill and agave and cistus and meadow crane’s-bill. “This is chickweed,” says Katie Richards, pointing out a thin leafy plant. “This one is chickweed. Let ...
A dish that needs no introduction
Bangers and Mash is one of those dishes that needs no introduction. Sausages, mashed potatoes and onion gravy do not sound remarkable, yet together they form one of Britain’s ...
Guest recipes with Lidl Food Academy
White Chocolate Blondies with Raspberries & Soy Cream Ganache
For the blondies150g unsalted butter (melted)200g brown sugar1 egg + 1 yolk1 teaspoon vanilla extract200g all-purpose flour100g white chocolate (...
A Minute with ….Souzana Petri, ceramicist – metal worker
Where do you live and with whom?I live in Nicosia with my partner and our cat, Ziggy.
What did you have for breakfast?Oats with blueberries and peanut butter.
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How to plan a group holiday in Europe effectively
It’s rare that a trip actually leaves the group chat, but when it does, it’s always an exciting time. However, it’s important not to get so caught ...
7 smart reasons travelers are switching to digital SIM cards
Landing in a new country should feel exciting, yet many travelers face slow airport Wi Fi, high roaming charges, or the stress of finding a local SIM store. Long queues ...
Meta, Google lose US case over social media harm to kids
A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta META.O and Alphabet’s GOOGL.O Google negligent for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people, in a $6 ...
Cyprus wineries finding the new in something old
When I arrive for a trade tasting it has me wondering how much thought goes into conceptualising such events. Importers these days are increasingly searching for a theme to support ...
Nicotine: the latest wellness hack
By Dipa Kamdar
If you spend any time on social media, you may have noticed a curious trend: wellness influencers singing the praises of nicotine. Not smoking or vaping but ...
Why more Arizona homeowners are turning to home warranty plans
Arizona is not a forgiving place for a home’s mechanical systems. Summer temperatures in Phoenix regularly exceed 110°F for weeks at a time, and air conditioning units operate at ...
Rehabilitating our Cyprus cats
“I was touched by her need for love, companionship and connection,” writes Voula Kokinou in her book dedicated to the island’s favourite mascots: the cats of Cyprus.
Antonio, a ...
7 luxury ship cruises that combine five-star comfort and adventure
The finest luxury cruise ships for adventurous travelers masterfully balance expedition capability with refined comfort, creating experiences where genuine exploration doesn’t require sacrificing sophisticated amenities, personalized service, or intellectual ...
Nicosia microbrewery wins top honours at international beer competition
A Nicosia-based microbrewery has secured major international recognition after winning two top awards at a leading European beer competition.
Golem Brewhouse was awarded a Diamond Medal for its Mosaic NEIPA ...
How a statue becomes a living organism
A few years have passed since the sculptures at the MUSAN Underwater Museum were lowered onto the seabed near Ayia Napa, and now the first subtle signs of transformation are ...
Travel eSIMs are changing how Cypriots stay connected abroad and the savings are substantial
Cyprus may be a small island, but its residents are remarkably well-travelled. CyStat data shows that more than 137,000 Cypriot residents returned from trips abroad in November 2025 alone, a 14 per cent ...
EasyJet warns Iran war will push up ticket prices from end of summer
Discount airline easyJet’s CEO said on Monday that ticket prices will rise towards the end of the summer due to the Iran war, adding that the conflict was driving ...
Does Cyprus still talk the talk?
Once, Cyprus had conversations.
At café tables. On balconies. Late into the evening, over coffee or zivania.
Our conversations wandered. Looped back on themselves. Punctuated by laughter, they were long ...
Comfort food in its most straightforward form
Sticky toffee pudding is one of those desserts that people return to without much hesitation. It arrives warm, usually with custard or cream, and does exactly what it is meant ...
‘Buy it nice or buy it twice’
By Lorinda Cramer
The “frugal chic” aesthetic is having its moment, however contradictory the concept may seem. Frugal suggests a focus on thriftiness, while “chic” oozes a sense of classic ...
This is what Cyprus teaches you
Live here long enough, and this lesson is inevitable…
Cyprus teaches you a lot of lessons, doesn’t it?
It teaches you patience. To wrangle with the Land Registry when ...
A taste of chocolate
Milk chocolate mousse with a crispy baseFor the mousse100g milk chocolate150ml whipped creamFor the base75g oat biscuits25g butter (melted)Coarsely chopped hazelnutsGrated chocolate
Crumble the cookies ...
A minute with: Aila Mroué El-Bacha, founder of etxetera
Where do you live?I live in Ayios Andreas in Nicosia, not far from the prison. I love my neighbourhood – it’s quiet and leafy. I share my home with ...