Life & Style

By Karen Taylor Thousands of miles apart, shadow puppets are used in two very different corners of the world to tell stories against a backdrop no more dramatic than a ...

When I heard about colour analysis, I thought finding my colours would be the easiest part. After learning I belonged to the Spring palette, I assumed discovering the shades that ...

Cyprus, for more than four decades, has been home to Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis. But long before settling on the island, she had embarked on a journey that would eventually take ...

By Naomi Braithwaite Constantly namedropped in Absolutely Fabulous – one of the sharpest and funniest sitcoms of the 1990s – London’s most iconic fashion department store is up for sale following ...

It takes a moment to even realise it’s her, this slim young woman in a light-pink T-shirt, dwarfed by the gaudy tower of Ayia Napa marina. She looks like ...

Thai Red Curry with Fish 500g whole fish, skinned3 tablespoons oilSaltPepper2 tablespoons red curry paste400g coconut milk (canned)200g green beans, cut into 3 cm pieces2 tablespoons lime juice1 teaspoon ...

Ceviche is widely regarded as Peru’s national dish, a vibrant expression of coastal life, history and cultural exchange that has evolved over centuries. Its origins are often traced to ...

By Dina Gavarieva We all have moments when life feels too much, perhaps following a difficult conversation, a painful memory, a sense of failure, loneliness, shame, guilt or regret. Many ...

Cyprus appears to generate more Tinder revenue per resident than Greece or Portugal, while its use of generative AI is also unusually high. Now a new class of matchmakers is ...

As the Korean Peninsula swelters through a heat wave, North Korean state media has touted everything from dog-meat soup to chicken broth (commonly called dangogi-guk) as ways to cope, while ...

Musician Where do you live? I currently live in Nicosia with my parents (as I’m still in the army) however I will soon live alone in England as of ...

What is fueling the rise of boutique wineries? A new generation of wine lovers is reaching for labels with prestige or legacy, they are seeking connection, authenticity and something crafted ...

Cyprus has set itself a target of 85,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2030. The figure today is around 8,200 across all categories, and battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars together account for 0.77 ...

Luxury travel is often associated with private jets, five-star resorts, superyachts, Michelin-starred dining, and once-in-a-lifetime itineraries. Travelers remember the breathtaking sunset from a yacht in the Mediterranean or the flawless ...

The way we date has quietly become another source of digital overwhelm. Endless swiping, half-formed conversations, and the low hum of uncertainty can leave you more depleted than connected. Dating, ...

XM is honoured and proud to announce its support for the latest historic challenge undertaken by Charalampos Taiganidis, a living legend of Greek and international Paralympic sport. XM proud to ...

There is something quietly remarkable about watching a 10-year-old walk onto a stage, bow to the audience and sit confidently at a grand piano that drowns him. There are no ...

Cypriots embrace online ticket buying for concerts and events Cyprus recorded a higher-than-average rate of online event ticket purchases in 2025, according to figures released by Eurostat on Tuesday, as digital ...

People often say that life in Cyprus moves at a slower pace. Visitors imagine lazy afternoons, outdoor cafés, and close communities where everyone still has time to chat. But ...

By Anna M Kotarba-Morley and Michael Westaway In the opening scene of the 2001 blockbuster film The Mummy Returns, two women of Egypt’s royal court engage in spectacular hand-to-hand combat. ...

Pan-Seared Salmon with Sweet Potato Mash & Wilted Greens This pan-seared salmon with sweet-potato mash and wilted greens is weeknight cooking at its most honest and most satisfying: a genuinely ...

Asado is one of Argentina’s most enduring culinary traditions, centred on the ritual of grilling meat over open flames or glowing embers. Its origins lie in the gaucho culture ...

One of the most encouraging discoveries in modern neuroscience is that every day the human brain changes, adapts and rewires itself. This remarkable ability, known as neuroplasticity, means that thoughts, ...

Copenhagen’s famed Noma restaurant is betting on a rapidly shifting seasonal menu to drive its next chapter when it reopens in the Danish capital under new leadership next week. ...