Life & Style

After more than 40 years in competitive swimming, Cypriot veteran athlete Charalambos Panayides continues to prove that age is not a barrier. At 56, he still trains and competes at the highest ...

By Christina Michailidis Widely considered the national poet of Cyprus, Vasilis Michaelides is celebrated across the island. Streets, statues, and even university buildings bear his name, honouring a man whose ...

In Los Angeles, philanthropy often comes with flashing cameras and black-tie galas, but some of the most meaningful work in the entertainment industry happens quietly, in parking lots, church basements, ...

Though often considered a symbol of Italian-American comfort food, Fettuccine Alfredo’s origins lie not in the bustling trattorias of New York or Chicago, but in early 20th-century Rome. It ...

It’s a pleasant Tuesday night in early September, and the street outside the club is buzzing. Tables have been set up, a chatty crowd – with perhaps a disproportionate number ...

By Loula Astin Pastitsatha – Aromatic Beef with Pasta This popular Greek family stew is a speciality of Corfu. I remember eating it in the famous Tripa Taverna in Kinopiastes, Corfu, ...

By Erez Yerushalmi and Krishnendu Saha The circular economy – the idea of reduce, reuse and recycle – has long been promoted as one solution to the environmental crisis. Instead of the ...

Where do you live and with whom?In Cyprus with dozens of souls that others abandoned and I took home and made them family. In a house that has more ...

When you think of Italian cuisine, the first thing that often comes to mind is pizza. Simple yet sophisticated, Italian pizza has conquered hearts around the globe. But there is ...

Octopus salad 3 cans of octopus in olive oil (300g) 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 small bell pepper, cut into cubes 1 small red pepper, cut into cubes 1 small clove garlic, crushed 2 ...

Inspire 2025 has cemented its reputation as one of the region’s most influential gatherings for entrepreneurs, innovators and investors. Over two days, the festival transformed Limassol into a hub of ...

Climbing to an altitude of 1,100m in the Marathasa region of Cyprus’ mountains, you will find the quaint village of Pedoulas, known for its pine and cherry trees. Vines are ...

The Flo App began as a simple way to log menstrual cycles. Today, it stands at the forefront of women’s health research, conducting and publishing its own medical research ...

By Dina Gavarieva Clips of Lady Gaga performing on crutches lit up social media recently, with worried fans wondering whether the pop icon was in the midst of a fibromyalgia ...

Ghost Flight by Eva Asprakis explores a “time of new beginnings” amid the “horrifying contrast” of abrupt loss brought about by the doomed Helios Airways flight in 2005 that saw 121 people ...

Christmas Markets in Europe For many, Christmas begins with the scent of mulled wine and the glow of wooden stalls. Europe’s markets are easy to reach from Cyprus, and ...

By Christina Michailidis Built up around research from different cultures and regions, one natural skincare brand typifies what the island’s Stelios Bicommunal Awards stand for: uniting rather than dividing ...

If she can do it, any woman can do it. That’s the message of Cypriot downhill biker Savvina Koulle, who has used a combination of physical strength, fitness, technical ...

Long before the chime of the street-side cart or the glint of a cone beneath the Mediterranean sun, ice cream began as an experiment in luxury, reserved for emperors and ...

Where do you live?I live in Cyrpus with my family – my husband and two children. What did you have for breakfast?I had wholemeal bread with diet cheese and ...

Tom Kha Gai – Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken 400ml chicken broth400ml coconut milk400g boneless and skinless chicken fates, cut into 2.5 cm pieces.1 lemongrass stalk, crushed1 tablespoon ginger, finely ...

There are moments when clarity reveals the true nature of those around us. Not everyone is meant to uplift or support us; some are here to test our hearts, challenge ...

By Karen Taylor Cyprus has long been recognised as a crossroads of civilisations, located as it is between Asia, Europe and the Middle East. In much the same way, the ...

By Christina Michailidis Wellness-focused travel has been gaining real momentum, both globally and in Cyprus. Both visitors and locals are looking for ways to reconnect with nature and take a ...