Global movement for peace through the art of non-doing
In a world increasingly defined by constant activity and conflict, one simple yet profound movement is gaining momentum. Donondo, created by M1a0 Shan (https://x.com/m1a0shan) ...
Nicosia Whisky & Rum Experience returns
Back for its fifth edition is the Nicosia Whisky & Rum Experience at Moondog’s Bar & Grill. For two whole days on January 27 and 28, visitors will have a chance ...
Fajitas: The sizzling history of a Tex-Mex classic
Fajitas have become a global favourite, synonymous with sizzling platters of seasoned meat, colourful peppers and onions served alongside warm tortillas and a spread of toppings.
Originating in the ranching ...
‘My dream is to go back’
Sometimes a New Year really is a new year. “It’s a new thing for us,” says Aziz Altaany. “It’s a new thing. We lived 50 years with the same ...
Wine tasting in Paphos
Two days, 35 producers, four countries and over 100 wines. That is what is coming up at the 2025 Portfolio Tasting event in Paphos. Organised by the Two Wine Merchants, the two-day event ...
A traditional taste of Cyprus
Recipes with Loulla Astin
Sesame Coated Fried Halloumi with Honey
These fried cheese slices with a crispy sesame crust and a drizzle of honey make a delicious appetizer or are ...
How inflammation, crash dieting and heartache may have shaped Maria Callas’ unique and polarising voice
By Dan Baumgardt
Maria, the new biopic being released in cinemas and on Netflix, is the third in Pablo Larraín’s cinematic trilogy of remarkable women. The equally astounding ...
Selfish or selfless? Anti-natalists are going child-free to protect the kids they won’t have
Jack Jiang, The New School
In the first few days after Donald Trump’s election in November 2024, purchases of emergency contraceptives spiked, with two companies reporting sales about 1,000% higher than ...
Cyprus’ death traps
No heat, no light, no water. That was my Christmas.
Okay. I wasn’t stuck in a freezing Ukrainian subway, and I could both find and afford food. I’m ...
A minute with: Thomas Kettenis, Triathlete
Where do you live?I live in an apartment in Aglandjia with my partner.
What did you have for breakfast?Nothing. I am on intermittent fasting.
Describe your perfect dayThe ...
Guest recipes with LIDL Food Academy
Orange Cupcakes
125g all-purpose flour
75g sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
125g fresh orange juice
40ml vegetable oil
1 teaspoon orange zest
½ soup spoon apple cider vinegar
½ tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon ...
Make 2025 your easiest year yet
By Valerie Nevgen
Healthy New Year resolutions often turn to dust when real life gets in the way, so why not set your sights on something both beneficial and enjoyable – ...
The origins of international trade
By Karen Taylor
In a world dominated by globalization it is hard to imagine that something is unavailable for purchase. This ubiquitous spread of goods was set in motion more ...
Wine trends for 2025
This is the time of the year we talk about what it is in, what is out, wine trends and predictions. I would have loved to bring you more fresh ...
The highest hotel in Cyprus
This is the highest hotel in Cyprus, 1,757 metres above sea level. It’s almost the oldest, and has been around for close on 100 years. And it’s definitely among the ...
The road to vegetarianism is no longer rocky
Like most people over the years, I’m constantly bombarded with exhortations to consider healthy food options, try alternative forms of exercise and find time to be mindful.
I can ...
Chicherit wins opening Dakar stage as favourites hold back
Frenchman Guerlain Chicherit led the two-week Dakar Rally on Saturday as race favourites in the car category slowed to secure better conditions for Sunday’s 48-hour Chrono stage in the ...
Ancient Cyprus dessert gets new twist
It’s green and crunchy and most people either love it or hate it. There are dozens of recipes cooking Brussels sprouts – which come into their own during the festive ...
Kutia: Ukraine’s Christmas tradition of unity and blessings
Kutia, a ceremonial dish at the heart of Ukrainian Christmas celebrations, is more than just a festive pudding. Steeped in symbolism and centuries-old traditions, it represents unity, blessings and the ...
The incredible art of breathing
For a while, this article on Swami Jyothirmayah – and the three-day course he conducted at the Indian High Commission in Nicosia a couple of weeks ago – was lacking only one ...
Why is the north the angriest place in the world?
Cyprus is about as angry as Britain. And France.
It’s less angry than Greece, Spain, and (understandably) the Ukraine. Unless, that is, you look at our nation as a ...
A minute with: Irineos Evangelakis, Architect, Writer
Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my parents.
What did you have for breakfast?Coffee, egg and a slice of bread with cheese.
Describe your perfect day....
Guest recipes with Serene Tharian
India’s first Christmas cake
India’s first Christmas cake was born in Kerala in 1883. It is also called the Kerala Plum Cake, and is a dark, rich cake with ...
Animal rights group to report Cyprus to Council of Europe over welfare failures
The Cyprus Society for the Protection of Animals (CSPCA) on Thursday announced its plans to report the government to the Council of Europe, citing severe failings in enforcing animal welfare ...