Ukraine Olympic sailing champion finds a base in Cyprus
Ukraine at the Olympics is quite a recent development. For decades, its athletes were enfolded into other teams – tagging along with Poland, Romania and Czechoslovakia in the 1930s, then as ...
From Valencia’s rice fields to Cyprus tables
Paella – the emblematic rice dish of Spain – originates in the wetlands of Valencia, where rice cultivation was introduced by the Moors between the eighth and thirteenth centuries.
Early versions were ...
A practical guide to managing the past
Sometimes the past does not announce its return. It appears quietly – in the fear you feel when someone raises their voice, the apology you offer when you have done nothing ...
Platres Chocolate Festival brings two days of sweet treats
Two days full of the tastiest sweet treats and fresh mountain air await at the Platres Chocolate Festival this weekend. On October 3 and 4, the entire village will host workshops, music, ...
A minute with Peter Leandro Kypri, Cypriot smurf comedian
Where do you live?Larnaca, alone unfortunately 😛
What did you have for breakfast?Freddo Espresso Sketo
Describe your perfect dayMy perfect day would be exploring with friends, road-tripping somewhere new, ...
Healthy balanced meal in a trice
Grilled Peach & Chicken Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
If you are tired of the same old, typical salads, this one is for you! The grilled chicken keeps this firmly ...
Max & Mila’s World: Lidl revamps pet-care range under new brand
Lidl is consolidating its dog and cat product range under the new brand Max & Mila’s World and expanding it with three clearly defined quality tiers. With this launch, ...
From owls to otters, Japan takes closer look at animal cafes
Japan has started its first nationwide survey of animal cafes amid concerns over animal welfare, hygiene and public health, a government official said, bringing greater scrutiny to the popular but ...
Theatre takes Cyprus and China beyond cultural borders
By Karen Taylor
Theatre has always linked peoples, even when the language on stage is unfamiliar. In both China and Cyprus, this is taking on new energy as theatres offer ...
Ancient Cypriot jewellery reveals stories of status and craft
Almost 3,000 years ago, someone in what is now Larnaca (and was then Kition) was buried with an extraordinary collection of gold jewellery. There were earrings, bracelets, rings, a necklace and ...
Best hair dryers in 2026
ModelKey FeatureDyson SupersonicDigital motor, temperature controlGHD HeliosFast drying, ergonomic designShark HyperAIRLightweight, minimizes tanglingAENO HD5B AI ProDryerAI temperature control, 5 attachmentsLaifen Swift SpecialA high-speed brushless motor and lightweight
Dyson Supersonic — a ...
When the other person isn’t real: AI is complicating the rules of relationships
Imagine discovering that your partner has been talking to an AI companion most evenings. Not occasionally, and not as a joke. They tell it about their day, confide in it ...
Fewer people in Cyprus driven to drink than EU average
In 2025, just 1.9 per cent of Cypriots aged 16 and over consumed alcohol daily, falling significantly below the European Union average of 4.8 per cent, according to Eurostat data released on Monday.
While ...
When ‘let’s connect’ means something else: the awkward business of flirting on LinkedIn
It has job titles, mutual connections and fewer bathroom selfies. No wonder some people are getting confused
In Cyprus, flirting on LinkedIn carries one fairly obvious risk. There is every ...
The pastry paradox: why are the Danes slimmer than Britons?
By Vassiliki Sinopoulou
Picture a cosy Danish living room. Candles flicker, soft music plays and friends and family gather around a table laden with pastries – flaky, buttery and gloriously calorific. ...
Can bookshops survive the digital age?
As I venture to the newly-located premises of one of our capital’s longest standing bookshops in the heart of the walled city, I wonder whether Al, online bookshops and ...
Take dessert to a new level
Microwave Mochi with Sweet Bean Paste
100g glutinous rice flour (mochiko)260ml cold water50g white sugarPinch of salt1-2 drops food colouring50g cornflour10-12 tbsp (250-300g) sweet ...
Centuries of culinary exchange and refinement
The croissant, the buttery laminated pastry now closely associated with French breakfast culture, has a history that does not start in France but instead in Austria, going through many centuries ...
In Schiaparelli’s world, nothing is quiet or discreet
By Emanuela Prandelli
In a luxury market often blamed for flattening creativity, Maison Schiaparelli has long stood out for its defiant unconventionality. Where Coco Chanel’s creations exalted the functional ...
Plenty of wine, music and history at Limassol festival
The grape harvest seasons brings many joys, one of them being the annual Limassol Wine Festival, which this year marks its 64th anniversary. Taking place again at the Municipal Garden, ...
Caribbean Cruise : best cruise itineraries & hidden harbors
The Caribbean most travellers see is the one mega-ships are built for: large commercial piers, busy terminals, and ports designed to handle thousands of passengers at once. But that infrastructure ...
Amyth of Nicosia’s new menu comes to life around the table
Some dinners introduce a menu; others reveal the philosophy behind a restaurant. At Amyth of Nicosia, in the heart of Nicosia’s Old Town, the experience unfolds in just this ...
A minute with: Tatiana Stupak, musician, music school owner and teacher
Where do you live?In Limassol with my husband, two daughters and my parents.
What did you have for breakfast?I do not eat breakfast, except when on holiday. Coffee ...
Abstract art in Mediterranean homes | Design trend guide
Abstract art has become the defining visual statement in Mediterranean homes, replacing ornamental tradition with bold, expressive compositions that feel entirely at ease against whitewashed walls and sun-drenched terraces. From ...