Life & Style

The Met Gala saw celebrities dressed in sparkling and metallics outfits says Cath Davies Fairytales have long woven magic with fabric. But this year’s Met Gala, the annual fundraiser ...

Pad Thai, Thailand’s quintessential street food, is a dish that tells a story of culinary innovation, national identity and the blending of cultures. Known for its complex interplay of ...

Monica Gavrielides is someone you remember. She talks loudly – so loud she’ll often embarrass more self-conscious companions – in a musical accent honed by 40 years in Brazil and America. She’...

Twenty five per cent of Cyprus’ residents recently admitted to being hampered in their daily activities. The cause? Physical or mental issues, infirmity, or illness. In short, disabilities. The same ...

Where do you live?I currently live in Nicosia, Cyprus with my better half. What did you have for breakfast?Peanut butter and honey toast with goat cheese and tomato ...

Summer Raw Rolls Rice Paper Wraps Fresh lettuce Cucumbers (cut into long sticks) Carrots (cut into long sticks) For sauce 20ml soya sauce (preferably light soya sauce) 10ml rice vinegar 2 ...

Well-known for his defensive skills at Aris Limassol, Steeve Yago is now gaining recognition beyond the pitch. The French-born player has recently been spotlighted for his fashionable appearances around Limassol. ...

We all have different personalities, different wants and needs, and different ways of showing our emotions. Navigating through this all takes tact and cleverness, especially if we hope to succeed ...

Self-care and emotional connection are seen as an essential part of a balanced, modern life, but stereotypically given more focus by women. So how do men gather meaningfully? Two practitioners ...

Here’s the good news: Cyprus has far fewer people with dementia than other European countries. Just 1.17 per cent of our population (compared with 2 per cent in Greece, and 2.12 per ...

Halfway through the year already and the gardens are looking very summery, although not quite dried out yet by the burning summer sun. After the spring season here with gentle ...

By Laila Benkrima Wine has long been synonymous with good times, celebration and an appreciation of the finer things in life. Evolved over thousands of years and cultures, wine is ...

By Chloe Ward Women have worked as professional artists in Europe for hundreds of years. Yet we are often told that, prior to the 20th century, those who did so ...

Falafel, the humble yet beloved dish of deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas or fava beans seasoned with herbs and spices, has a history as rich and complex as its ...

It’s around 12 midday in the foyer of the Cyprus Theatre Organisation (Thoc) building in Nicosia, and one middle-aged chap in a white shirt and navy-blue jacket greets another warmly. “...

If you were born between 1981 and 1996, you belong to Cyprus’ most populous age group. By far. On this island, these Millennials are over a quarter of a million strong – nearly ...

What did you have for breakfast?Buckets of coffee unfortunately Describe your perfect dayIt begins and ends with good friends and good food Best book ever read?I love autobiographies ...

Mini Baked Cheesecake with Cocoa Biscuit and White Chocolate 6 chocolate cookies 200g soft cheese 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 medium egg 12 pieces of white chocolate To ...

An upcoming week-long burger event will see one lucky winner fly to Warsaw this summer to catch Metallica live in concert. Moondog’s Bar & Grill in Nicosia will hold ...

A packed day of wellness activities, workshops and community gatherings is coming up this weekend as the 5th Annual MBS Wellbeing Day Festival happens. Taking over the St Raphael Resort ...

With its often multiple people on stage and dramatic storylines, opera is a popular artform around the world. That is true in both Cyprus and China, and although its history ...

By Dina Gavarieva In recent years there has been growing discussion about Breast Implant Illness – what it is and whether it’s real. BII is a term used to describe ...

In a rapidly evolving art scene, the ARTNOW agency stands out as a comprehensive resource for artists and cultural projects in Cyprus. The agency’s approach combines traditional curatorial roles ...

“I live in fear,” says George Kouzis. It’s an odd admission, especially from a 19-year-old from Lakatamia who exists almost entirely on the knife edge of danger. But this ...