Life & Style

James M. Clay and Tim Stockwell uncover myths around the health benefits of moderate drinking The notion that enjoying a casual beer or sipping on your favourite wine could not ...

While part of a natural cycle, excessive loss can be upsetting and should not be ignored says DINA GAVARIEVA For most of us, our hair forms an integral part of ...

Where do you live? All around Cyprus. No kidding, it depends on the day, as the last past months I chose to live a nomadic life between Nicosia and my ...

A taste of Lent Roasted Octopus with Lemon and Parsley This is the most simple and delicious octopus recipe you will ever find 1 whole octopus, cleaned and prepared (ask your ...

Art can be expressed in numerous different ways. So can therapy. But what happens when these two worlds merge? ELENI PHILIPPOU finds out Both therapy and art have been around ...

Real chippy draws in Larnaca crowds Sometimes you just don’t know what you fancy for lunch and can’t be bothered to decide what to have and prepare it. ...

In a Colombian storyteller, THEO PANAYIDES finds a woman who has lived through drama – stepping over dead bodies on the way to school – but finds medicine in stories It’s ...

As the birthplace of a civilization which outlived many others Cyprus is an island full of history and boasts a wine industry with roots going back for several millennia. Nowadays, ...

From tragic to comic, leading ballet dancers will play them all. SARA DOUEDARI meets the Principal Dancer of the Vienna State Ballet, who has journeyed from an island more often ...

‘Change is in the wind for Cyprus! It will come not from the politicians, but the people.’ ALIX NORMAN meets a woman who, after half a century of division, has ...

Let the screen take you back to a time when you didn’t have a care in the world says CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES Nostalgia sells. It makes the viewer forget all ...

From fast fashion to excessive earrings, these trends might be harmful to your health says Naomi Braithwaite The perilous nature of some fashion items have a long history, from the ...

Picture yiayia’s weathered hands lovingly preparing a traditional Cypriot meal, each ingredient carrying the weight of generations of wisdom. Now contrast that with the rushed frenzy of fast-food culture. ...

In the heart of central Europe, goulash emerged as a culinary treasure that would soon capture the palates of food enthusiasts worldwide. The term ‘goulash’ is said to be derived ...

Christopher Damman says this is in part by poisoning their microbiomes People have been using salt since the dawn of civilization to process, preserve and enhance foods. In ancient Rome, ...

By adopting her as its symbol, Versace embraced confidence and the transformative power of resilience says DESPINA NICOLA In ancient Greek mythology, Medusa’s story is a gripping saga of ...

While the beaches of north Cyprus have the second worst microplastic pollution in the world, Alix Norman meets a marine mentor who’s penning tales to save our seas Worryingly, ...

Where do you live? I live in Nicosia with my two beautiful boys (dogs) What did you have for breakfast? A toast and a coffee. Describe your perfect day A ...

Easy, Indian soul food Thakkali Chor (Tomato Rice) Being Indian, I love rice, especially rice flavoured with tangy vegetables. Rice is soul food. This flavourful, easy tomato rice uses really ...

In today’s fast-paced world, hormonal imbalances have become increasingly common, often wreaking havoc on one’s physical and emotional well-being. From mood swings to fatigue, the effects can be ...

Respecting tradition can bring people together from as far apart as China and Cyprus finds ELENI PHILIPPOU Music, song and dance have always been powerful forces in bringing people together, ...

Of course, you already know what the weather in Cyprus is like. Because the island is bathed in sunshine and boasts warm summers, you might not have given all too ...

Following a major refurbishment last year, Firis has reopened in the centre of Konia just outside Paphos. Unless somebody directed you there, it would be hard to find, and it ...

In the Queen of Money, THEO PANAYIDES meets a woman bored by the easy things, striving to overcome her impostor syndrome to shape change It’s a strange thing about ...