Life & Style

By Debra Benita Shaw Samantha Harvey’s Orbital this week won the 2024 Booker prize. What it so skilfully and ambitiously exposes is the human cost of space flight set against ...

Australia’s centre-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million) for ...

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is an older term for a major depressive disorder (MDD) with a seasonal pattern. It is a psychological condition that results in ...

Alex Frolov, co-founder at HypeAuditor, spent his entire career making the influencer marketing ecosystem more transparent and efficient. Wherever you want your influencer marketing to take place, whether that’s ...

Decades ago, market day meant catching the Bedford. Yes, larger villages had occasional markets, and there was always a panayiri. But the weekly shop down in the town (hair-raising hairpin ...

Though now deeply rooted in Japanese cuisine, tempura originated with Portuguese missionaries and traders who arrived in Japan in the 16th century. The term ‘tempura’ is derived from the Latin ...

By Alyssa Choat For its recent Spring/Summer 2025 show, fashion brand Diesel filled a runway with mounds of denim offcuts, making a spectacle of its efforts to reduce waste. Haunting ...

Tray Baked Burgers with Potatoes This is a fabulous staple dish in every Cypriot and Greek household; an easy and delicious meal that I know all your family will love! ...

They’ve got 20.6k followers on Instagram. They’re identical twins and they’ve got a contagious passion for food. Katerina and Georgia Fella, known as The Fella Twins, have ...

According to 2020 research, Cyprus has by far the highest level of urban noise pollution in Europe. Almost half of us are being exposed to constant noise! And by constant, we ...

Where do you live?I live in Dasoupolis, in Nicosia. I’ve been living alone since my husband died in 2022. What did you have for breakfast?I had half a ...

Financial uncertainties can arise unexpectedly, making it reasonably necessary to stay prepared. When it comes to protecting your family’s financial future, one of the best solutions is to purchase ...

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is planning to kill the $7,500 consumer tax credit for electric-vehicle purchases as part of broader tax-reform legislation, two sources with direct knowledge of the ...

Chocolate Cake with Kolokassi and Tahini icing For the cake 200g kolokassi puree (see recipe below) 2 large eggs (120g) 75g melted butter 100ml milk 130g plain flour 30g cocoa 150g ...

For many adventurers, summiting Mount Kilimanjaro is the ultimate dream. Every year, this majestic mountain attracts thousands of experienced hikers who embark on a challenging journey to reach its snowy ...

By Dina Gavarieva If you thought lead poisoning was consigned to the annals of history following the demise of the 18th century trend for white make up, you might want ...

To coincide with the week of the German language, the technical and vocational school in Larnaca on Tuesday offered a German breakfast. The event was attended by Education Minister Athena ...

For the past decade, continual improvement has been a consistent theme in investment professional Levi Pettit’s educational and work pursuits. Pettit double-majored in finance and economics at the University ...

By Karen Taylor Based on ancient wisdom, the Chinese year is split into 24 segments, or solar terms, going beyond the concept of four seasons to integrate astronomy, geography and farming ...

I have recently seen wines with GPS coordinates on the label, where the language used even conveys a highly specific sense of place regarding the vineyard. Many wineries in Cyprus ...

Have you ever thought of travelling to Southeast Asia? This vibrant region is a treasure trove of rich cultures, fascinating histories and stunning natural beauty. From the bustling streets of ...

“Everywhere changes,” says Sarah Harrison. “But Cyprus changed in ways I could never have imagined: by the time I left, it felt like the island I fell in love with ...

By Mike Lee For most of our evolutionary history, human activity has been linked to daylight. Technology has liberated us from these ancient sleep-wake cycles, but there is evidence sunlight ...

In today’s fast-paced, tech-filled world, does it feel like your digital life is taking over? From endless notifications to overflowing inboxes, it’s easy to get lost in the ...