Life & Style

Kids do it constantly, at least till they become jaded teenagers. ‘Look!’ they’ll exclaim, ‘A dog!’, pointing at a rocky protuberance (that does look a bit like a dog’...

As we transition deeper into autumn here in Cyprus, the energy shift is undeniable, even if our Mediterranean landscape doesn’t mirror the dramatic leaf changes of northern climates. The ...

At first glance, the numbers don’t add up. According to CyStat, the overall number of foreign holiday trips taken by Cyprus residents in 2023 totalled a cool 1.26 million. Which, given ...

Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my husband, my son, and my dog. What did you have for breakfast?Yoghurt with fruit and a double espresso with ...

Pinchos Morunos500g chicken thigh, cut for souvlakiJuice and zest of half a lemon2 tablespoons olive oil1 garlic clove, crushed1 teaspoon cumin, ground1 teaspoon coriander, ground1 teaspoon sweet paprika1 teaspoon ...

Nicosia’s old town is a place where the past and present intertwine in the narrow streets and ageing workshops, where tools worn from years of use tell stories of ...

By Valerie Nevgen This summer, the government gave the green light – as well as hope to childless couples – to a plan that will enhance subsidies for infertility treatment. Approved in ...

From a little girl that wants to fly to a boy’s dream to dance ballet, Maria Christodoulou perfectly captures glimpses of society and funnels their messages through her pages. ...

Building a home is an exciting but complex project, and choosing the right builder is vital. Hiring the wrong one can lead to costly delays, legal disputes, or poor workmanship. ...

Facebook owner Meta META.O said on Monday it was banning RT, Rossiya Segodnya and other Russian state media networks from its platforms, claiming the outlets had used deceptive tactics ...

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed at work that it feels like you’re running on empty, with no energy left to give? This is more common than you might ...

Of course you know Kokos – everyone does! He’s been around for decades, a fixture of the Paphos seafront; a celebrity featured on postcards and stamps, in international articles and ...

In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in how employers handle sick leave and medical documentation. Traditionally, employees were required to visit a doctor in person to obtain ...

By Hannah Osborne Asako Yuzuki’s novel Butter: A Novel of Food and Murder is the latest literary sensation by a female Japanese writer to be served to, and savoured ...

By Adam Taylor From Kylie Jenner and Rihanna to Ariana Grande and Cardi B, celebrities are sporting long, acrylics – often heavily embellished with nail art – as an expression of their ...

Miso soup, a staple of Japanese cuisine, offers more than just comfort in a bowl; it represents a rich tapestry of tradition, nourishment and the art of simplicity. With its ...

Where do you live?For the past few years I live and paint in Nicosia Cyprus where my art studio is, with my dog.I’ve been traveling for almost ...

The state veterinary services announced on Friday the recall of K. Th. Nikolaou Ltd’s ‘Class A’ eggs after they were found to contain chlorates above the permissible levels. They ...

Creamy Curry Ranch Dressing Salads and salad dressings have taken up my world this long, hot summer in Cyprus. The original Ranch dressing served in the 1950s at Hidden Valley ...

Habits shape our lives in ways we often don’t fully realise. Known as the father of positive thinking, Norman Vincent Peale once said, “Repetition of the same thought or ...

Combining his Mediterranean roots with the influence of Japanese aesthetics and philosophy, Ioannis (Giannis) Aristotelous is a Greek Cypriot artist making waves in Japan’s contemporary art scene. Based in ...

European Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides on Tuesday announced a €2 million project aimed at “tackling” long Covid in the European Union. The European Commission said the project will focus on ...

No one can argue against Omodhos village being the wine capital of Cyprus. It is surrounded by several wineries and their vineyards cover mountain tops such as Afames and Kremnos ...

“Everywhere in Ayia Napa,” says Lotta, wrinkling her nose in disgust, “there are reps. They get in your face, touch your body…” Not every visitor to Cyprus has a winning ...