Cyprus: the most attractive people in the world?
In Cyprus, we say that love passes through the stomach. That beauty is a gift from the gods. And that feelings of passion has no logic.
But, according to the ...
Popularity of exotic skins falling
By Rachel Lamarche-Beauchesne
Dotted across northern Australia are 21 saltwater crocodile farms, home to around 130,000 crocodiles. Their skins are turned into crocodile leather, long sought for use in luxury handbags, belts ...
The handmade cinema of Cyprus
A phone alarm pings, and Adonis Florides gets up. Excuse me, he says briskly, there’s “something I have to do”. I wonder if he needs to take some pill ...
Warming Cypriot dinner: recipes with Loulla Astin
Fish Soup with Egg and Lemon Broth
I just love this comforting soup, which is one of the first things I learned to cook when I was about 12 or 13 years ...
Food and medicine that can change your skin colour
By Michelle Spear
When an 84-year-old man in Hong Kong went to hospital with an enlarged prostate, doctors were startled to see that his skin – and even the whites of ...
Will your Cyprus job last five years?
Two hundred years ago, one job in Cyprus outnumbered all others – by miles!
According to the Ottoman Property Survey of 1832, 50 people were registered as merchants, 36 were cobblers, and 26 gave their ...
A minute with: Yiannos Ioannou, CEO Nikos Ioannou jewellers
Where do you live?Nicosia with family
What did you have for breakfast?Drink, red fruits, dark chocolate, protein powder, coconut milk
Describe your perfect day.Anything under 70-80 calls.
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Guest recipes with LIDL Food Academy
Folded Filo Casserole with Camembert and Figs
300g filo pastry
100g butter
2 eggs
250ml cream
400g camembert
Dried figs
1 pear
3 sprigs thyme
2 red onions
salt
pepper
2 teaspoon sugar
nutmeg
pumpkin ...
Parasites: more common than you might like to think
By Dina Gavarieva
Parasitic infections, long thought to be confined to developing countries, are a global issue that can impact anyone, regardless of geography or socioeconomic status including those of ...
‘Going with the flow’ key to martial art’s success
By Karen Taylor
“Never fight force with force, fight it with the flow,” says chairman of the Cyprus Wushu Kung Fu Federation Kypros Andreou explaining the martial art. “Go with ...
Where Cyprus winemakers dare
For more than 40 years the Vouni Panayias winery has continually elevated winemaking in Panayia village, Paphos. The unforgettable landscape of undulating vineyards can be tasted in the wines. Vouni was ...
What’s your favourite place in Cyprus?
Beyond Protaras lies a tiny harbour, faded boats bobbing in the waves.
The surrounding cape curls north. But if you slip into the water and swim out – where the seabed ...
Haircare brands like Growplex weigh expansion into the EU market
The haircare industry is undergoing a period of transformation, shaped by consumer demand for innovation, sustainability, and convenience. Brands that have thrived in their home markets are now looking toward ...
Stan Polovets: Argentine President Javier Milei Named 2025 Genesis Prize Winner
The Genesis Prize Foundation has selected Argentine President Javier Milei as its 2025 laureate. This choice marks the first time in the prize’s history that a head of state has ...
So many jobs in the garden at this time of year
Feeding fruit and nut trees is a priority this month. Spread three mugsful of 20.10.10 fertiliser around the root area of the trees and if there is no rain, water the ...
In Cyprus, why is parking total chaos?
By Philippa Tracy
I don’t usually do new year’s resolutions. But in reading online about other people’s, pre-booking airport parking has got to be the one that ...
Legally, they can’t be called ‘uggs’ outside of Australia
By Alexandra Sherlock
Australian-owned brand UGG Since 1974 has announced it will change its name to “Since 74” for sales outside Australia and New Zealand.
There has been a long-running battle over ...
Athens in February: 10 unmissable experiences between history, tradition, and authentic flavors
From enjoying archaeological sites without the usual tourist rush to strolling through picturesque neighborhoods like Plaka and Anafiotika, from taking a ferry trip to nearby islands to experiencing greek wines, ...
A minute with: Dinos Konstantinou, magician and artist
Where do you live and with whom?I live in Latsia with my wife and two children.
What did you have for breakfast?I don’t eat breakfast
Describe your ...
Guest recipes with Serene Tharian
Payasam is not just a dessert, but an emotion. Mixing sweetness with an aromatic spice to create Heaven in a Bowl. Derived from the word Peeyusham (nectar or ambrosia), it ...
Orders for €18,900-priced Renault 5 E-Tech Electric begin
Char. Pilakoutas Auto Alliance Ltd, a member of the Pilakoutas Group, has started taking orders for the revolutionary Renault 5 E-Tech Electric with the standard version offered at the exceptional price ...
Mercedes 1955 streamliner set to smash F1 record at auction
A sleek, long-nosed Mercedes raced by Stirling Moss and five-times Formula One world champion Juan Manuel Fangio in 1955 could become the most expensive grand prix car of all time at ...
Welcoming the Year of the Snake
Chinese New Year (on Wednesday) was welcomed in Cyprus in a festive atmosphere, full of colour and traditional decorations that transformed the usually quite drab university amphitheatre into a Chinese ...
The TikTok effect: How social media is shaping Cyprus’ creative economy
The rise of TikTok has transformed the social media landscape, turning ordinary users into content creators and global influencers. In Cyprus, this platform’s impact is evident in the flourishing ...