Scent signals the arrival of Spring
Every spring, just before the trees burst into full leaf, a fresh, heady scent begins to drift through European woodlands – a sharp green aroma that signals the arrival of wild ...
Are ETAs final nail in the coffin for enjoying flying?
By Philippa Tracy
Why is air travel so much less enjoyable these days? When I was a child, I thought it was all very exciting. In fact, I used to ...
‘When you return to Cyprus, you can breathe again’
“Cyprus heals,” says Koraly Dimitriadis . “When we come back – even for a short while – the island starts to heal us.”
Like so many of us, Koraly was born and raised ...
A minute with: Konstantina Nikolaou, professional shooting athlete
Where do you live?I live luggage in hand! My home is wherever I feel I belong. If it’s not here, then I just make sure to visit. It ...
Birkin vs Wirkin: The backlash against the global elite and their luxury bags
By Gemma Ware
The Birkin bag made by French luxury retailer Hermès has become a status symbol for the global elite. Notoriously difficult to obtain, the world’s rich ...
ISS vs. aggregator: strategic takeaways for platform founders
By Alexander Sapov
This article is the fourth in a four-part series, aiming to provide an authoritative analysis of ISS vs. aggregator models in ride-booking, and what’s at stake ...
The role of elders in society
Ageing is a quiet unfolding – a slow and dignified process that brings with it not only physical change but a deepening of wisdom, memory and presence. As I reflect on ...
ISS vs. aggregator: the real-world case study of GetTransfer
By Alexander Sapov
This article is the third in a four-part series, aiming to provide an authoritative analysis of ISS vs. aggregator models in ride-booking, and what’s at stake ...
Who has the money in Cyprus?
In the 1960s, Cypriots lived less than seven decades: 66 years was the average.
By the 1970s, our average life expectancy had risen to 70; in the 1980s, we lived to the ...
XeniArtSpace Gallery: Traces of the Ephemeral
At XeniArtSpace Gallery, the exhibition Abstract Iceland by photographer Vadim Levin unfolded – a contemplative, almost meditative journey through Iceland’s raw and breathtaking landscapes, where nature itself becomes an abstract ...
ISS vs. aggregator: why legal classification matters
By Alexander Sapov
This article is the second in a four-part series, aiming to provide an authoritative analysis of ISS vs. aggregator models in ride-booking, and what’s at stake ...
Witness the Northern Lights: a Century Travel journey through Norway’s arctic circle
By Christina Iatropoulou
The Northern Lights. Mysterious, mesmerising and on just about every traveller’s bucket list. But what exactly are they?
Also known as the Aurora Borealis, these stunning ...
Festival brings flavours of India
Rich, colourful, spicy and mild dishes from Indian cuisine will fill Eleftheria Square with the second edition of the Indian Food Festival takes place. Arriving for only day one, the ...
Who is always with you in Cyprus?
Think of the longest-lasting relationship in your life.
Who’s always been there, through triumph and disaster, laughter and loss? Who’s seen you at your best and worst, your ...
Federer to serve as Le Mans starter
Roger Federer will serve as official starter for this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans sportscar race in June, organisers said on Thursday.
The Swiss tennis great will lower the ...
ISS vs. aggregator: the strategic models shaping the travel market
By Alexander Sapov
This article is the first in a four-part series, aiming to provide an authoritative analysis of ISS vs. aggregator models in ride-booking, and what’s at stake ...
A celebration of all things coffee
Coffee lovers, this upcoming event is for you! Get ready for a full day of caffeine hits, brewed beans and exquisite tastes as the Cyprus Specialty Coffee Festival 2025 arrives. On ...
Fitness industry heavyweight Anthony Geisler to deliver game-changing keynote at Athletech Summit
Strength training enthusiasts and fitness professionals, mark your calendars: Anthony Geisler, the entrepreneur behind some of the most successful fitness franchises in America, is set to deliver what could be ...
Pagan loaves, Christian bread, a secular treat: a brief history of hot cross buns
By Darius von Guttner Sporzynski
Hot cross buns aren’t just a sweet snack that appears around Easter. They carry centuries of storytelling in their dough. From ancient gods to ...
Cyprus rules the world
I’m afraid we have no answer to explain what happened in Peru last August, at the World Athletics U20 Championships.
That was the event where 19-year-old Iosif Kesidis won ...
Nettle soup: Europe’s green wonder
Before supermarkets and global supply chains, the arrival of spring meant one thing in kitchens across Europe – time to forage. And nothing signals the earth’s reawakening more vividly than ...
A minute with: Constantinos Lyras, guitar teacher and musician
Where do you live?I live in the apartment I bought in 2019 in Strovolos.
What did you have for breakfast?If I eat breakfast, it’s usually a sandwich or ...
What’s the difference between Easter egg chocolate and regular chocolate?
By Margaret Murray and Andrew Costanzo
With Easter upon us, you’ll have seen chocolate Easter eggs on supermarket shelves. Maybe you’ve bought some already.
But is there a ...
Living alone in Cyprus
We don’t go solo in Cyprus! On this island, we grow up in our parents’ home, head to uni (usually living with friends or in dorms), and move back ...