Celebrating the fig tree: Cyprus recipes with Loulla Astin
If you have a fig tree in your garden, this is a perfect time of the year to put them to good use. Fig leaf tea, made from the leaves ...
From young gun to distinguished winemaker
At the heart of Paphos wine region, known for its enchanting landscapes and storied heritage lies Tsangarides winery. Connected to tradition and committed to innovation, Tsangarides winery, like many family ...
How Leon Botstein and Bard College respond to societal challenges
Many colleges react to educational crises by cutting budgets and limiting programs. Bard College takes a different approach. When Leon Botstein identifies a problem in American education, his instinct is ...
Why so many of us can’t sleep
By Dina Gavarieva
Insomnia has become one of the most quietly destructive afflictions of our age.
While the world around us reels from war, displacement, economic hardship, and daily uncertainty, ...
Cyprus’ accent: sexy or not?
My sister lives in the States. ‘Say something – anything!’ she’s always being asked. ‘I love your British accent!’
To her, it’s just her voice: the one that orders ...
A bowl of brightness for the hottest days
When the heat sets in and the kitchen feels too warm to bear, it’s time for a dish that’s as refreshing as it is beautiful – chłodnik.
This ...
Providing kids with a place to belong
By Philippa Tracy
Three years ago Deanna Tsikkou was faced with a stark choice. She could not find a school place for her child and thought about leaving Cyprus. Instead, ...
Shoemaker Clarks is turning 200
By Nicholas Burton
For many, the Clarks brand is a byword for sturdy school shoes and functional footwear for those of more mature years. The manufacturing and retailing company was ...
A minute with: Argyro Nicolaou, filmmaker, writer
Where do you live?I live in New York City with the love of my life, Marcos.
What did you have for breakfast?Three eggs and half an avocado.
Describe ...
Guest recipes with Serene Tharian
Indian spiced lemonade is anything but boring – it’s like a party in your mouth where lemon & lime invited all the wild spices and forgot to tell water to ...
Love in translation
If there’s one thing I’ve come to believe about relationships, it’s that the real secret to improving their quality lies in love, patience and openness. It’s ...
How Internet of Things devices affect your privacy – even when they’re not yours
By David Sella-Villa
Some unusual witnesses helped convict Alex Murdaugh of the murders of his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul.
The first was Bubba, Maggie’s yellow Labrador retriever. Prosecutors ...
Venice ready for billionaire Bezos’ ‘wedding of the century’
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez will arrive in Venice on Wednesday, a source and local media said, for three days of lavish VIP parties to celebrate their ...
Just the company of the deep blue sea
It had been quite some time since I last took a moment to relax by the sea. Until recently, the image of myself lounging on the shore felt like a ...
The history of gift hampers: Where did they come from?
Gift hampers (or hamper gift baskets) are an enduring symbol of thoughtfulness, indulgence, and celebration, making them a popular choice for giving gifts in Australia and across the globe. Filled ...
What are Cyprus’ elderly doing?
Nearly 40 per cent of Cyprus is over the age of 50!
That’s roughly 400,000 of us (according to Cystat’s official resident data) who have left behind the first flush of ...
‘Recovering’ Giorgio Armani to miss fashion show for first time in his career
Giorgio Armani will not attend his group’s two shows at Milan’s Men’s Fashion Week as he is currently recovering at home, a company statement said on Friday, ...
A French classic that captures the taste of summer
There’s something deeply romantic about a bowl of ripe cherries – glossy, crimson and bursting with juice.
But in the hands of a French country cook, they become something even ...
Amazing life and career in clothes
From colourful frocks and hats to handbags and shoes, items belonging to the late Princess Diana go under the hammer this month in what Julien’s Auctions says is the ...
From China to Cyprus: What really happens to your package in transit
The long road home: A hidden journey
When you click “Buy Now” on a product from an international site, you may imagine your item making its way directly to your ...
Guest recipes with LIDL Food Academy
Stroganov with mushrooms
250 g pasta (e.g. farfales or tagliatelle)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic
400 g mushrooms (white or other) cut into slices
3 tablespoons soy ...
A Minute With Christos Televantos, musician, singer, actor and biochemist
Where do you live?I currently live in Nicosia independently.
What did you have for breakfast?Cereal with soy milk, almonds, banana, berries and honey.
Describe your perfect day.At ...
What to do with yiayia’s Cyprus home?
Each year, thousands of our island’s homes are quietly inherited.
Usually, they belonged to grandma – women live longer than men; 85 years as opposed to 79. So when the end comes, ...
Ghosting and ‘breadcrumbing’
By Jon Andoni Duñabeitia
Every single day, thousands of people around the world use dating apps to strike up conversations with strangers, with the supposedly mutual objective of finding ...