Life & Style

Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my husband and son. What did you have for breakfast?I enjoy breakfast very much so I try to eat different ...

While many consider adolescence and the subsequent development of self-awareness as the period when our identity emerges, major life transitions like retirement are also marked by profound identity reformations, as ...

Onion ‘steaks’ aka sautéed onion slices…. Do not underestimate how delicious these are (and quick and easy!) Large onions, sliced thickly (minimum 1cm thick) 2 cloves of garlic, chopped finely 1.5 ...

The World Health Organization released new findings on Friday about an “alarming” lack of awareness about alcohol’s link to cancer across Europe and called for clear and prominent tobacco-style ...

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Emotional health refers to your overall psychological wellbeing. It includes the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and your ability to manage ...

Valentine’s Day is not just about chocolates and roses; it’s an opportunity to cultivate self-love, romance and positive energy within your home. By making intentional changes to our ...

Let’s be clear: buying a new sofa shouldn’t be as stressful as moving house. But somehow, it ends up feeling like a major life decision. You scroll through ...

Larnaca technical school won a historic distinction after being branded the Best Mediterranean Culinary School, it said on Tuesday. The school beat out units from colleges and even universities in ...

In Cyprus, we say that love passes through the stomach. That beauty is a gift from the gods. And that feelings of passion has no logic. But, according to the ...

By Rachel Lamarche-Beauchesne Dotted across northern Australia are 21 saltwater crocodile farms, home to around 130,000 crocodiles. Their skins are turned into crocodile leather, long sought for use in luxury handbags, belts ...

A phone alarm pings, and Adonis Florides gets up. Excuse me, he says briskly, there’s “something I have to do”. I wonder if he needs to take some pill ...

Fish Soup with Egg and Lemon Broth I just love this comforting soup, which is one of the first things I learned to cook when I was about 12 or 13 years ...

By Michelle Spear When an 84-year-old man in Hong Kong went to hospital with an enlarged prostate, doctors were startled to see that his skin – and even the whites of ...

Two hundred years ago, one job in Cyprus outnumbered all others – by miles! According to the Ottoman Property Survey of 1832, 50 people were registered as merchants, 36 were cobblers, and 26 gave their ...

Where do you live?Nicosia with family What did you have for breakfast?Drink, red fruits, dark chocolate, protein powder, coconut milk Describe your perfect day.Anything under 70-80 calls. ...

Folded Filo Casserole with Camembert and Figs 300g filo pastry 100g butter 2 eggs 250ml cream 400g camembert Dried figs 1 pear 3 sprigs thyme 2 red onions salt pepper 2 teaspoon sugar nutmeg pumpkin ...

By Dina Gavarieva Parasitic infections, long thought to be confined to developing countries, are a global issue that can impact anyone, regardless of geography or socioeconomic status including those of ...

By Karen Taylor “Never fight force with force, fight it with the flow,” says chairman of the Cyprus Wushu Kung Fu Federation Kypros Andreou explaining the martial art. “Go with ...

For more than 40 years the Vouni Panayias winery has continually elevated winemaking in Panayia village, Paphos. The unforgettable landscape of undulating vineyards can be tasted in the wines. Vouni was ...

Beyond Protaras lies a tiny harbour, faded boats bobbing in the waves. The surrounding cape curls north. But if you slip into the water and swim out – where the seabed ...

The haircare industry is undergoing a period of transformation, shaped by consumer demand for innovation, sustainability, and convenience. Brands that have thrived in their home markets are now looking toward ...

The Genesis Prize Foundation has selected Argentine President Javier Milei as its 2025 laureate. This choice marks the first time in the prize’s history that a head of state has ...

Feeding fruit and nut trees is a priority this month. Spread three mugsful of 20.10.10 fertiliser around the root area of the trees and if there is no rain, water the ...

By Philippa Tracy I don’t usually do new year’s resolutions. But in reading online about other people’s, pre-booking airport parking has got to be the one that ...