Life & Style

By Zhou Tongsu and Shang Bing At the foot of the Acropolis in Athens, there are two statues standing face to face in the ancient Agora. The statues portray an ...

By Dina Gavarieva Shortness of breath. Tightness in the chest. That uncomfortable sensation of not getting enough air. Most of us have experienced it at some point – after strenuous exercise, ...

A brief start in Latvia Aleksejs Halavins grew up in Riga, close to busy docks and wide water. After high school, he entered the Latvian Maritime Academy, earning a diploma ...

Nigeria’s offshore oil industry underwent a dramatic ownership transformation during Simbi Wabote’s tenure as Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). Under his leadership ...

The Royal Ballet School examined questions of representation and legacy during June through a comprehensive partnership with Black British Ballet, connecting current students with alumni and researchers to explore Black ...

By Dr Sophia Hadjipapa As an artist and arts professor, the formal concepts of balance, harmony and symmetry have been  integral to my education, practice and teaching. In my own ...

By Dr. Zeren Langjia Is a ruler truly in control, or merely borrowing power from people? Throughout history, civilisations have devised distinct frameworks for legitimising rulers. Two influential traditions – the ...

Australia said on Wednesday it will include Alphabet-owned GOOGL.O YouTube in its world-first ban on social media for teenagers, reversing an earlier decision to exempt the video-sharing platform. Australia’...

Luxel Villas redefines serviced luxury private villas in Cyprus. With a curated collection of over 60 private villas and apartments, the company specialises in short- and long-term stays across Ayia Napa, ...

By Professor Kostas Gouliamos The value of friendship irradiates China`s commitment to building peaceful relations and fostering a harmonious global society. Though, China, Cyprus and Greece enjoy a respected ...

His murals can be seen all over the sometimes dimly lit streets of old Nicosia. In them, Fikos combines ancient art styles to display modern issues. The unveiling of his ...

By Professor Cheng Songliu In his bookThe Origin and Goal of History, German philosopher Karl Jaspers introduced the concept of the “Axial Age”, which has gained widespread recognition in global ...

Whether you are searching for your dream home at the best possible price or a high-yield investment in Cyprus’ most sought-after locations, the Life Realty Summer Collection is designed with ...

Raise your glasses for the Paphos Beer Festival. It is back and bigger than ever. From August 7 to 10, the heart of Paphos will transform into a beer lover’s paradise, ...

Thousands of people in Cyprus may be living with hepatitis without being aware of it, the Cyprus liver patients and friends association Prometheus warned on Monday, World Hepatitis Day. Early ...

This special publication forms part of the Mirror of Culture – an ongoing editorial initiative co-developed by the Cyprus Mail and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in ...

By H.E. Liu Yantao Today, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of Cyprus and the Cyprus Mail, united by a deep reverence for ...

They live in the village of Ayia Triada, halfway up the Karpasia peninsula with its sleepy roads set amid thickets of pine, palm and olive – though also in the pages ...

By Jennifer E Cheng If you watched any of the 2025 Wimbledon womens’ matches, you’ll have noticed many players donning a skort: a garment in which shorts are concealed under ...

When the summer heat in Japan grows humid and heavy, appetites wane – but one dish returns to the table with unwavering popularity: zaru soba. Light, clean and served refreshingly cold, ...

As a lifelong student of Feng Shui and mindfulness drawing inspiration both from Eastern philosophy and ancient Greek teachings, I am often reminded that every space we occupy reflects a ...

Veterinary services in Limassol are currently caring for 144 dogs and 37 cats rescued from the devastating wildfires, while volunteer organisations continue to assist in the affected areas, Animal Welfare Commissioner Antonia ...

Just before the yearly grape harvest begins, Tsiakkas Winery hosts an afternoon of music, flavour, heritage and connection. Wine Me Not 3.1 is a mini wine festival set to celebrate Cyprus, ...

Last year, a landmark workshop was held in Warsaw with representatives of the Ukrainian and international communities, dedicated to the economic revival of Mariupol. The discussion focused on the Mariupol ...