Life & Style

Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes the long-awaited magic that lights up our hearts. It is the time when festive melodies, sparkling decorations and moments with ...

By Despina Nicola For years, John found himself caught in a cycle that many people struggle with: the allure and addiction of smoking. At first, he picked up cigarettes casually, ...

Surrounded by piles of second-hand clothes, Cypriot fashion designer Anna Michaelidou breathes new life into them as she focuses on sustainability in an industry known for excess and waste. And ...

The holidays are coming in fast, and let’s be real—it’s crunch time. Shopping malls are chaos, online deals are overwhelming, and you’re still debating if Karen ...

If you found a frog on your bread, what would you do? Well, if the bread you were looking at was Ploumisto Psomi, the frog would be a good omen. ...

NeuroQuiet is a new dietary supplement that helps enhance ear health and boost cognitive functions. There has been a great deal of hype around this new supplement, and it has ...

“I want to do a crossover with the English-speaking audience,” says Athena Xenidou, sounding almost impatient. Xenidou is the director of Nachtland, a play by German writer Marius von Mayenburg ...

By Flávia Fayet-Moore and Stephen R Robinson You know that feeling you get when you take a breath of fresh air in nature? There may be more to it ...

By Helen Reid Burberry is hoping “scarf bars” in its stores, new ranges of puffer jackets, and a sharper focus on its classic products rather than new fashions will help ...

Cannoli, the sweet, crisp pastry filled with creamy ricotta, is one of Italy’s most iconic desserts, but its story is as rich as the filling itself. This beloved Sicilian ...

By Philippa Tracy Agro-tourism is one of those phrases that people throw about while other people nod vigorously in approval. It conjures up images of expensive, luxury farm villas in ...

In September 2023, Tala Cat Park was struggling. Dawn Foote, the founder of the feline rescue centre, had suffered a debilitating stroke. The facilities for the roughly 800 cats under her care ...

Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my boyfriend and my son. I’m from Brazil. Best childhood memory?Spending time at my grandparents’ rural property. I would ...

Mushroom Risotto For mushrooms 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped 200g fresh mushrooms 1 tsp thyme For the risotto 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped ½ teaspoon salt 200g rice ...

Australians reacted on Friday with a mixture of anger and relief to a social media ban on children under 16 that the government says is world-leading, but which tech giants like ...

The Peloponnese is the southernmost region of mainland Greece. This place is deservedly popular – its breathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches, and ancient architectural wonders attract tourists all year round. Mazaraki village ...

We all want a sense of control over our lives. Like the director of a theater production, we try to bring clarity and order to an unpredictable and chaotic world. ...

By Adam Taylor The social media platform TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing the behaviour and taste of its users in almost every area of life. From dance trends ...

Australia on Wednesday moved closer to banning social media for children under 16 after the parliament’s lower house passed the bill even as Google and Facebook-owner Meta pressed the government ...

By Sandra Da Silva Let’s dive into a familiar yet often hidden part of our minds – the one that tells us we’re not good enough. Have you ever ...

Does anyone else think we’re lucky to be alive? GenX and older, I mean. The generation that got hit in the shin a few too many times with a ...

December 1 is officially the international day of Maratheftiko, and this year an event will be held on Thursday at the Elea Golf Club House in Paphos including a wine exhibition, ...

In the middle of No Man’s Land, there stands a lonely fig tree. Each summer, its fruit ripens. But nobody comes to share it; years of fear and division ...

Local wine Maratheftiko is celebrated on December 1, and this year an event in Paphos will bring together 26 wineries that produce it to celebrate. Maratheftiko is an ancient red variety, only ...