Life & Style

During a heatwave, there are only two things to do on a sweltering Sunday. You either head for the mountains or the beach. We went to Pissouri to cool down ...

Sure, we’re biased about home products, Smuggling Hendrix was great, and everyone I’ve asked said Stelana Kliris’ Find Me Falling was captivating. Some foreign critics deemed it simple ...

I first met Thomas when we were children, playing in the park in our neighbourhood. Even back then it was clear that he was different to other kids. While the ...

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been a stage for many extraordinary moments, and for Cyprus, one event that stole the spotlight was Elena Kulichenko’s journey to the high jump ...

I’ve never really been a fan of parades. A long stream of people and things marching past with seemingly the whole point being made up of waiting for the ...

Ayia Mavri, Koilani, Lemesos To many the Koilani village-based winery could be the pioneer for the establishment of regional wineries. Koilani is in the heart of Krasochoria, the wine villages ...

How many Marias do you know? Give yourself a point for each one. Ten points if they’re a Maria Georgiou; together these two make up the most common full ...

By Michael Freeman Social media is full of claims that everyday habits can harm your skin. It’s also full of recommendations or advertisements for products that can protect you. ...

Nasi Goreng, the vibrant and aromatic fried rice dish that has come to symbolise Indonesian cuisine, carries with it the essence of the nation’s rich cultural tapestry and culinary ...

Two very different men with vaguely similar surnames haunt the living room of Sarah Dawoodi’s house in Avgorou. “Know only that which makes the unknown known,” wrote Rumi, the 13...

People are not always kind to their animals in Cyprus. In the last few months, we’ve seen a dog dragged behind a car, a kitten beheaded in a Yeri ...

Georgia is the perfect place for weddings, thanks to its picturesque landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. The country offers unique opportunities for ceremonies against the backdrop of majestic ...

Where do you live?I am currently living in Athens by myself. What did you have for breakfast?Granola with yoghurt and honey and a cup with iced coffee. Describe ...

Seafood Paella 400ml hot vegetable broth 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped ½ tsp salt 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 teaspoons sweet paprika powder 125g Carolina rice 50g white wine 200g ...

By Karen Taylor Based on the essence of the country’s ancient culture, Chinese Traditional Medicine (TCM) seeks to find harmony in the body, finding the root cause of problems ...

By Justin Keogh and Jackson Fyfe The science is clear: resistance training is crucial to ageing well. Lifting weights (or doing bodyweight exercises like lunges, squats or push-ups) can help ...

People turn to psychic readings, tarot cards, and astrology for different reasons, but they definitely have one thing in common. They do this to find out what the future holds ...

In a stunning debut, emerging Cypriot fashion designer Ilkan Koral has been prominently featured in Vogue, thanks to an eye-catching yellow maxi dress. His exquisite creation was showcased at the ...

“Cyprus is completely surreal – a weird, fantastical dream!” We often think of surrealism in art: Dali’s melting clocks and Magritte’s Son of Man, where the familiar meets the ...

We have lived here for 24 years and I think this has been the hottest and longest summer during that time. Although many of the trees in our garden were selected ...

By Serin Quinn Reading labels in the supermarket, you may have wondered where your apples come from – but have you ever thought about why you’re eating apples in the ...

By Luana Carcano Fashion is a dynamic business. Most apparel brands make at least two to four collections per year. While selling current seasonal collections, brands plan for the next ...

Arepas, the versatile cornmeal cakes that have become a symbol of Latin American cuisine, embody a tradition that spans centuries. These round flatbreads made from pre-cooked corn flour are a ...

By Philippa Tracy June 2024 was the hottest Cyprus June on record. Ever. A yellow or orange warning for extremely high temperatures was issued by the Met Office for half of ...