Life & Style

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Easter Cookies 200g all-purpose flour 50g unsalted butter 50g sugar 15g concentrated milk 7.5% fat 1 medium egg (50g) 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon orange zest ½ teaspoon cinnamon For the coating ...