Life & Style

Plywood might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of stylish home design, but it has a charm that often goes unnoticed. With its smooth ...

It started with silence. Not the comforting kind that settles in after a long day, but the loaded, tense kind – the silence that fills the space between two people who ...

There was a time when the words “game room” brought to mind a space hidden away from the main living areas. Basements, attics, or spare rooms were converted into hobby ...

Summer in Cyprus would not be complete without village festivals, where tradition, flavour and community spirit come together. One such highlight is returning this August, as Kato Mylos prepares to ...

When Michal Stourac joined the Cyprus homebrewers’ association in 2016 and participated in one of their first brewing competitions, he was a casual brewer who occasionally supplied his family with fresh ...

Goat bells at daybreak and church bells at midnight. Electric cicadas in afternoon sunlight. Breezes that rustle through old olive trees. The whisper of Mediterranean seas. You’ll forgive the ...

If you’re trying to boost your TikTok presence in 2025, you’ve likely wondered: Is it safe to buy views and likes? Or more importantly, where can you buy real ...

We’re at the Bedrock Café in Ayia Napa, surrounded by Flintstones merch and plastic dinosaurs – but Aeropryme isn’t happy with his coffee. “I wanted an iced coffee with ...

Few desserts evoke as much intrigue – and as many questions – as red velvet cake. With its striking crimson crumb, delicate cocoa notes, and cream cheese frosting, this cake has long ...

By William E Donald July was Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate disabled people while continuing the push for equality, accessibility and visibility. Despite making up 16 per cent of ...

Where do you live?In Nicosia with my partner. What did you have for breakfast?A cheese pie. Describe your perfect day.Doing nothing, but this never happens! Best book ...

Pastéis de Nata 425g package ready opened puff pastry (40×32 cm) For the cream 350g milk 100g white sugar 3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 sachet vanilla powder or 1 teaspoon vanilla paste 1/3 ...

Let us start with the definition, what are experimental wines? They are wines born from uncertainty and the constant questioning that drives winemakers to seek new ways to interpret wine, ...

By Jen Wilson and Athalie Redwood-Brown The ‘100 kettlebell swings a day’ challenge is the latest viral fitness endeavour on social media. The challenge is simple: pick up a kettlebell and ...

Cyprus mountaineering is having a moment; while one team successfully reached the dangerous Belukha peak in July, another readies to climb one of the world’s highest peaks, both pushing ...

Time stands still in August. At least in Cyprus, it does. Shops close, work is paused, tourists are in, locals are out. Cultural life is brimming, the beaches are packed, ...

By Philippa Tracy The heat in Cyprus has been unbearable. At the start of the week, it was 42C in my car, five minutes after starting the engine, even though ...

Dense, creamy, and infused with the subtle perfume of cardamom, rosewater, or pistachio, this frozen treat has soothed sweltering afternoons across the Indian subcontinent for centuries. More intense and indulgent ...

Where do you live?I live in Brooklyn, NY with my friend. What did you have for breakfast?Weetabix with a banana and oat milk. Describe your perfect dayMorning at ...

Break-ins and thefts are rising across Canada. People want better protection for their homes and businesses. Many don’t trust cheap, imported safes anymore. They want strong products made by ...

Aging in place brings dignity, comfort, and independence — but also risks. Each year, a substantial number of seniors suffer falls, sudden debilitating health problems and unexpected emergencies. Conventional emergency responses ...

Pad Thai With Beef 150 g rice noodles 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 eggs, beaten 200g beef fillet cut into thin strips 1 teaspoon chopped red chilli 1 chopped spring onion 40ml fish sauce 2 teaspoons ...

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Alcohol withdrawal differs from withdrawal from most other drugs because it can be fatal. The only drugs as likely to cause death from withdrawal are benzodiazepines. ...

Kritharaki with Drunken Prawns A quick and easy weeknight supper made with simple ingredients. If you have orzo and prawns, please make it! It’s very delicious, a marriage of ...