Life & Style

I always like to focus on the positive—it’s in my nature and my driving force. However, in the pursuit of a balanced and fulfilling life, it’s essential ...

Focaccia, with its golden crust, soft interior and aromatic herbs, is a testament to the simplicity and richness of Mediterranean cuisine. This beloved Italian bread, characterised by its olive oil-rich ...

All the Same are having orange-and-pomegranate juice at Hoi Polloi in north Nicosia when a 200-lira note (about €6) appears on the cobbled street beside them. Obviously it doesn’t just ‘...

“If I don’t leave Cyprus at least once a year, I go insane! Even paradise palls after a while.” This is island fever. Sometimes known as ‘rock fever’, the ...

Where do you live?At the moment I live on my own. In the city of Nicosia. What did you have for breakfast?Gluten-free porridge oats, peanut butter and a ...

Cycladic Watermelon Pie 700g watermelon crumbled, without the pips 100g all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 pinch of salt Olive oil Sesame seeds To serve Ice cream Line a round ...

In the heart of every home lies the living room – a space where comfort meets style, and memories are made. Whether you’re curling up with a good book, entertaining ...

By Dina Gavarieva They say ‘you are what you eat,’ but these days you are also what you ingest – and that’s a lot of tiny plastic particles. Microplastics are ...

Getting There: Cyprus to Amsterdam with Direct Flights Planning an exciting trip from Cyprus to the vibrant city of Amsterdam? Look no further! EasyJet and Transavia offer direct flights that ...

From last Thursday to Sunday, the city of Larnaca has been host to the 1st Blue Regatta Kimon, an event that has generated buzz among young sailing enthusiasts and their ...

Online parties are becoming increasingly popular in the digital age, allowing friends and family to connect and celebrate regardless of physical distance. These virtual gatherings provide a unique way to ...

Most of us tend to think other people are basically having sex left, right and centre. But when it comes to how often your friends have sex, you’re probably ...

Travel experiences, including city breaks, cruises, tailor-made holidays and tours continue to excite Cyprus residents, with the island being the ideal starting point for global exploration. Century Travel Group’s ...

Have you ever tried to bring back fond memories by eating or drinking something unique to that time and place? It could be a Pina Colada that recalls an island ...

The British-Turkish designer Erdem Moralioglu is known for drawing inspiration from bold women and successfully dissecting their personalities to create elegant fashion to worldwide acclaim. His latest muse for his ...

Pierogi, the beloved dumplings that are a staple of Eastern European cuisine, encapsulate a rich tapestry of cultural history and culinary tradition. With their tender dough encasing a variety of ...

Festival season is upon us and many in Cyprus will be gearing up to head to one of the events that dominate our summer evenings. Yet as I talk to ...

Few of us are doing what we wanted to as children, especially in Cyprus. The passions we had when we were kids rarely translate into a sustainable job. And, on ...

There was a time when many e-readers preferred electronic publication books (EPUBs) to other file formats. Every book enthusiast hopped on them because of the responsive display features and easy ...

Where do you live?I live in a small village named Anafotida, which is 15 minutes away from the centre of Larnaca with my parents & my little brother! What did ...

Coconut Mango Chickpea Curry At my home-grown dinner club in Cyprus, this is one of the south Indian themed dishes I make for guests. This sweet and spicy coconut mango ...

Maria seemed to have it all: a loving family, a successful career, and good health, yet she felt inexplicably unhappy. Seeking guidance, she turned to a life coach. Her journey ...

What is organic vinification? How are organic wines different from the others? Do they keep, and do they taste better? Organic wine production is flourishing all over the world. To ...

You swallow eight spiders a year in your sleep. Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. Your fingernails grow after you die. We all grew up knowing these things; knowing that elephants ...