Loukoumades by any other name would taste as sweet
The star of every fair in Cyprus, and a childhood favourite for many, Loukoumades are a dessert consisting of leavened, deep-fried dough balls, typically soaked in syrup or honey and ...
Cyprus too small for Colombia’s queen of trap
She’s ‘the queen of Colombian trap music’. She also appears in thriller show Fake Profile, “the most-viewed Latin series on Netflix the year it came out”. (Her song ‘Problem ...
The making of Valentine’s Day
Every February, shop windows bloom with red hearts, chocolates and bouquets. Couples post affectionate selfies and book candlelit dinners, while others quietly opt out. But the version of Valentine’s ...
Men are embracing beauty culture: many just refuse to call it that
By Jordan Foster
Just weeks after the premiere of popular gay hockey romance series Heated Rivalry, star Hudson Williams’ extensive skincare routine has gone viral. In a now-viral video for ...
From Limassol to Amsterdam: How digital platforms are reviving poetry
For years, poetry was said to be fading into the background — confined to slim volumes on dusty shelves or to academic circles far removed from everyday life. Yet across Europe, ...
Healthy winter snacks
Blueberry Banana CakeThis soft and fragrant banana bread is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and blueberries, with no added sugar. It’s a nourishing bake that works perfectly for breakfast, ...
More than words: How poetry marks life’s most important moments
When Cyprus Mail published “A poem for Cyprus” in honor of Independence Day, it underscored something many on the island instinctively understand: poetry is not confined to classrooms or literary ...
From readers to writers: How digital platforms are creating a new generation of citizen poets
On any given evening, a poem written in a small apartment in Limassol can be read moments later in Rotterdam, Dublin or Berlin. The journey from notebook to audience no ...
Freedom of expression in the age of algorithms
In an era where algorithms increasingly shape what we see, read and share, the question of who gets to be heard has taken on new urgency. From social media feeds ...
Cyprus recipes with Loulla Astin: A Valentine’s feast for two
Asparagus Wrapped in Parma Ham with Tahini & Yogurt Dressing
Tender asparagus bundles wrapped in delicate Parma ham, roasted to perfection, and finished with a creamy tahini and yoghurt dressing. ...
A minute with: Emily Roditou, jewellery designer
Where do you live?Right now I live in Nicosia with my mom and my two dogs.
What did you have for breakfast?Usually I only have my coffee, but ...
Bringing a drone to Cyprus: What travellers need to know
Drones have become a common sight across Europe — capturing sunsets, coastlines and city skylines from angles once reserved for helicopters. But while consumer drone technology is increasingly accessible, regulations surrounding ...
Six things you can do today to look after your brain
By Dina Gavarieva
Dementia is in the headlines more than ever, not only because populations are living longer, but because younger people and well-known figures are being diagnosed.
Recently, BBC ...
Growing through sharing traditions with the world
By Karen Taylor
Living in the most open period in history, the young generation in China have grown up confident, hopeful and responsible. They are not alone, opportunities abound for ...
Larnaca charts a sustainable path for growth with Land of Tomorrow
At the easternmost edge of the European Union, Larnaca is reshaping its investment profile through sustainable, large-scale coastal developments. Driven by a combination of private investment, local authorities and cultural ...
Why Cyprus needs its cats and dogs
They sit beside us at café tables, follow us down village streets, sleep near our restaurants, homes and hotels
Cyprus has a complicated relationship with animals.
Stray cats curl up ...
As American as chips can get: what are freedom fries?
As American as it gets, or at least as American as it briefly tried to get, freedom fries were what happened when a pile of deep-fried potatoes wandered into international ...
‘I want to reach as many steak lovers in Cyprus as I can’
I was the owner of one of the nicest restaurants in one of the nicest streets of Cyprus, and the following week, I was cooking on the street, recalls Jeffrey, ...
Puma’s long slide: the rise and fall of a German sports icon
By Paolo Laudani and Helen Reid
Germany’s Puma and fierce rival Adidas have their roots in the very same house where brothers Rudolf and Adolf Dassler launched their shoe ...
A minute with: Florentia Kythreotou, gastronomy writer
Where do you live?In Latsia, Nicosia
What did you have for breakfast?Two kiwis to start, filtered coffee with milk, and sourdough toast with lots of butter and Cretan ...
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Turkey edges towards curbing social media access to minors amid global push
Turkey is laying the groundwork to restrict social media access for minors with a parliamentary report this week calling for broad measures including age verification and content filtering, joining a ...
Warm up this winter with nourishing comfort
Cosy Sweet Potato, Lentil & Spinach Stew
When the temperature drops and daylight feels fleeting, nothing soothes quite like a warm, nourishing bowl of stew. This Cosy Sweet Potato, Lentil &...
The body was never the problem: What we get wrong about obesity
For most of her life, Anna believed what she was taught to believe: That her body was a disappointment; that her size reflected a personal failure; that standing beside her ...
Cypriot mountaineer travels to centre of the universe
Unlike many other sites on the globe, Lord Shiva’s home of Mount Kailash is as remote as it is sacred. And not many people can say they have visited. ...