Life & Style

By Dina Gavarieva Insomnia has become one of the most quietly destructive afflictions of our age. While the world around us reels from war, displacement, economic hardship, and daily uncertainty, ...

My sister lives in the States. ‘Say something – anything!’ she’s always being asked. ‘I love your British accent!’ To her, it’s just her voice: the one that orders ...

When the heat sets in and the kitchen feels too warm to bear, it’s time for a dish that’s as refreshing as it is beautiful – chłodnik. This ...

By Philippa Tracy Three years ago Deanna Tsikkou was faced with a stark choice. She could not find a school place for her child and thought about leaving Cyprus. Instead, ...

By Nicholas Burton For many, the Clarks brand is a byword for sturdy school shoes and functional footwear for those of more mature years. The manufacturing and retailing company was ...

Where do you live?I live in New York City with the love of my life, Marcos. What did you have for breakfast?Three eggs and half an avocado. Describe ...

Indian spiced lemonade is anything but boring – it’s like a party in your mouth where lemon & lime invited all the wild spices and forgot to tell water to ...

If there’s one thing I’ve come to believe about relationships, it’s that the real secret to improving their quality lies in love, patience and openness. It’s ...

By David Sella-Villa Some unusual witnesses helped convict Alex Murdaugh of the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul. The first was Bubba, Maggie’s yellow Labrador retriever. Prosecutors ...

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez will arrive in Venice on Wednesday, a source and local media said, for three days of lavish VIP parties to celebrate their ...

It had been quite some time since I last took a moment to relax by the sea. Until recently, the image of myself lounging on the shore felt like a ...

Gift hampers (or hamper gift baskets) are an enduring symbol of thoughtfulness, indulgence, and celebration, making them a popular choice for giving gifts in Australia and across the globe. Filled ...

Nearly 40 per cent of Cyprus is over the age of 50! That’s roughly 400,000 of us (according to Cystat’s official resident data) who have left behind the first flush of ...

Giorgio Armani will not attend his group’s two shows at Milan’s Men’s Fashion Week as he is currently recovering at home, a company statement said on Friday, ...

There’s something deeply romantic about a bowl of ripe cherries – glossy, crimson and bursting with juice. But in the hands of a French country cook, they become something even ...

From colourful frocks and hats to handbags and shoes, items belonging to the late Princess Diana go under the hammer this month in what Julien’s Auctions says is the ...

The long road home: A hidden journey When you click “Buy Now” on a product from an international site, you may imagine your item making its way directly to your ...

Stroganov with mushrooms 250 g pasta (e.g. farfales or tagliatelle) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves of garlic 400 g mushrooms (white or other) cut into slices 3 tablespoons soy ...

Where do you live?I currently live in Nicosia independently. What did you have for breakfast?Cereal with soy milk, almonds, banana, berries and honey. Describe your perfect day.At ...

Each year, thousands of our island’s homes are quietly inherited. Usually, they belonged to grandma – women live longer than men; 85 years as opposed to 79. So when the end comes, ...

By Jon Andoni Duñabeitia Every single day, thousands of people around the world use dating apps to strike up conversations with strangers, with the supposedly mutual objective of finding ...

Summer in Cyprus comes not with a whisper, but with a whoosh of heatwaves, iced coffees and the annual search for the perfect beach umbrella that won’t take flight ...

In a world where Medicare’s complexities leave many seniors bewildered, Joseph Ritter has spent two decades perfecting something remarkable: the ability to transform confusion into clarity. As President of ...

Summer in Cyprus comes not with a whisper, but with a whoosh of heatwaves, iced coffees and the annual search for the perfect beach umbrella that won’t take flight ...