Life & Style

As a born and bred Nicosian, my relationship with the Limassol carnival growing up was limited to a mad dash to see the Sunday parade; a last-minute costume and the ...

There are moments in a city’s evolution when a development does more than introduce new residences, it reshapes the way people experience urban living. Pafilia Plaza is one such ...

Many wardrobes are full, yet people still feel like they have nothing suitable to wear. The issue is often not the absence of clothing but the lack of coordinating pieces. ...

A fish and chop shop owned by two Cypriot brothers London has been named as one of the top 10 chippy takeaways in the UK. Brockley’s Rock in the Brockley ...

Your yiayia always said it. So did your mum. And you’re going to say it to your children… Your yiayia always said it. ‘Don’t do that.’ ‘Not that ...

Mulligatawny soup carries with it the quiet complexity of history. Its name comes from the Tamil words milagu and thanni, meaning pepper water, a simple description of the spiced broths ...

Michael Friedrich recalls a journalist from German TV channel ZDF who interviewed him and his wife Sabine while in the West Bank. The journalist (or at least his channel) took ...

By Tamsin Johnson Marks and Spencer is one of the latest UK high-street brands to launch a ski-wear collection. Even supermarket Lidl are in on the action, with their ski ...

Where do you live?I live in Brookmans Park Hertfordshire with my wife of nearly 40 years Tatiana. What did you have for breakfast?Tea/Coffee Fruit, yogurt, poached eggs, Describe ...

Egg-Lemon Soup with Minced Chicken For the meatballs500g minced chicken60g bread crumbs (fresh or toast)80g glazed rice2 eggs (separated into egg whites and yolks)1 small onion, grated ...

The recent ‘Under the Lights of Love’ anniversary dinner held at the Landmark Nicosia marked the culmination of an initiative that began over the Christmas period. Lidl Cyprus covered nearly ...

Poland plans to introduce new legislation to ban social media for children under 15 years of age and will hold platforms responsible for age verification, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka told Bloomberg ...

Understanding vehicle regulations in Cyprus is essential for residents, expats, and long-term visitors. Whether you are importing a car, renewing your driving licence, or ensuring your vehicle passes inspection, compliance ...

By Theresa Larkin When we talk about a biological clock ticking, it usually means the pressure women feel to fall pregnant before a certain age. It’s linked to the ...

The most highly-curated Batur Convertible so far has been completed by Bentley’s bespoke division, Mulliner. The art of creating a coach-built Bentley has become a repeat experience for the ...

Dómes Sergiou Winery Around the world there is much discussion about the new generation of winemakers. Winemaking is a delicate harmony between tradition and innovation. While heritage shapes the ...

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We no longer own the culture we consume; we rent it. From music to movies, books to personal archives, shelves have been replaced by subscriptions controlled by global platforms. There ...

Into the city, along Makariou. Bumper to bumper, petrol and stress… It’s Cyprus’ daily commute. Into the city, along Makariou. Bumper to bumper, petrol and stress. By the time ...

Beef Stroganoff is the kind of dish that feels quietly reassuring. It arrives in a shallow bowl, the sauce pale and glossy, the beef tender enough to cut with little ...

By Louise Nahas One of life’s most infuriating ironies is that though society sexualises the curves of a woman’s body, when it comes to fashion, you’d think ...

By Naomi Braithwaite UK heritage shoemaker Russell & Bromley has been bought by high-street clothing giant Next. Despite the brand’s rescue from administration, dozens of jobs will be lost ...

In an era where much of our lives unfold online, even the Vatican has quietly adapted to the realities of a scattered, global community. Among the many requests that reach ...

Legumes with Lemony Fish Fillet8 fish fillets (sea bream or sea bass), skinned150g lentils (soaked overnight)150g chickpeas (soaked overnight)150g fine beans (soaked overnight)150g frozen peas1 celery ...