Life & Style

By Lindsay Middleton A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was published in 1843. Over the course of the 19th century, his depictions of the Christmas turkey and charitable spirit were reprinted ...

By Philippa Tracy Three founding members of the Cyprus Residents Planning Group (CRPG), have been recognised for their services to the UK community in Cyprus. The organisation was set up ...

Where do you live?I am a refugee from Kyra, Morphou, and I now live in Nicosia with my family. What did you have for breakfast?Black olives and a ...

Apple pie with Melomakarona and Cantuccini biscuits For the apple pie 75g unsalted butter 5 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced (total 500 g) 3 tablespoons brandy 100g brown sugar 200g all-purpose flour 200 ...

By Rosie Nelson What is it like to move through the world when everyone tries to change who and what you are? This is the fundamental experience that the graphic ...

Stollen, the German fruit bread dusted with powdered sugar, is more than just a festive treat; it’s a slice of history wrapped in rich traditions and symbolism. Originating in ...

A pilot food waste management programme will be launched by Paphos Municipality after the Christmas holidays, a spokesman said on Tuesday. “The increase of food waste from food businesses could ...

By Joana Jacob Ramalho Studies suggest that sad music may alleviate the impact of seasonal stress. It can offer solace, mitigate loneliness and promote good mental health by providing an ...

Do you need cracking Cypriot wines to pair with your Christmas lunch, a party-starting fizz for New Year’s Eve, or a thoughtful bottle as a gift? Whether it’s ...

We have snow. We have fir trees. And we have Christmas markets – which are so overwhelmingly popular that Fikardou often ends up gridlocked every weekend in December! But is that ...

When it comes to style, power and dependability, BMW is one of the companies that cannot be compared with others. Decision to hire BMW for business purposes when traveling in ...

By Adam Taylor It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Yes, it’s that time of year when preparations begin for the arrival of that favourite festive visitor: ...

As the New Year approaches, Cyprus will host a dazzling musical event that promises to create an unforgettable festive atmosphere. Residents and visitors of the island will be invited to ...

Mince pies, those small, spiced parcels of festive joy, have a history as rich as their fillings. Their story stretches back centuries, evolving from a savoury medieval treat to the ...

By Hunter Bennett and Lewis Ingram Picture this: you’ve just woken up and rolled out of bed. Your feet hit the floor, and your legs buckle. They are in ...

By Patrick Maundu Baobab trees grow in arid and semi-arid parts of Africa, and have deep cultural and ecological significance. Some of these trees are thousands of years old. Global ...

There are times, admits George Rotos, when he’ll run into someone he knows and pretend not to see them – not because he doesn’t want to talk to them ...

Where do you live?The beautiful Ayios Dhometios, Nicosia with my dog and boyfriend. Best childhood memory?Every summer when we went to my village, Kampos, with my grandparents. What ...

Pregnancy days are a blissful time, where dreams of your beautiful baby sleeping, feeding, and affectionately cooing fill your mind and soul.  Then the wonder of motherhood arrives, and right ...

Indian Potato Kofta with Curry Sauce For kofta 3 medium size white potatoes 1 large sweet potato 200g firm tofu 1/2 cup of cornstarch 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander 1 tablespoon of lemon juice Pinch ...

By Glenn Fosbraey Many of us assume that everything a musician sings emerges from some autobiographical impulse. Pop music lyrics in particular are often read literally by fans as transparent ...

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Christmas is fast approaching and with it an increase in our stress levels. For most of us, Christmas can be one of the most stressful times ...

Every morning, the eucalyptus trees along the Pediaios River greet me as I walk Nicosia’s linear park. The sound of birds chirping almost drowns out the traffic if I ...

Good food and drink is an essential part of Christmas. We tasted some excellent wines for the season, how to pair them with the festive flavours, and recommend some gift-worthy ...