Life & Style

By Karen Taylor Based on ancient wisdom, the Chinese year is split into 24 segments, or solar terms, going beyond the concept of four seasons to integrate astronomy, geography and farming ...

I have recently seen wines with GPS coordinates on the label, where the language used even conveys a highly specific sense of place regarding the vineyard. Many wineries in Cyprus ...

Have you ever thought of travelling to Southeast Asia? This vibrant region is a treasure trove of rich cultures, fascinating histories and stunning natural beauty. From the bustling streets of ...

“Everywhere changes,” says Sarah Harrison. “But Cyprus changed in ways I could never have imagined: by the time I left, it felt like the island I fell in love with ...

By Mike Lee For most of our evolutionary history, human activity has been linked to daylight. Technology has liberated us from these ancient sleep-wake cycles, but there is evidence sunlight ...

In today’s fast-paced, tech-filled world, does it feel like your digital life is taking over? From endless notifications to overflowing inboxes, it’s easy to get lost in the ...

Few desserts are as effortlessly elegant and universally beloved as panna cotta. With its silky texture, light sweetness and endless versatility, panna cotta has found its place on menus across ...

The little boy doesn’t hesitate once. He’s only 10 years old – the video was shot in Kakopetria in 2015 – but the piece of charcoal flies across the paper, adding lines ...

The world’s biggest food and beverage companies on average sell products in low-income countries that are less healthy than what they sell in high-income countries, according to a new ...

Where do you live?I live with my partner. What did you have for breakfast?Boiled egg, nuts and a protein bar! Describe your perfect day.There is no perfect ...

Easy Kerala Style Smoky Chicken 6 chicken thighs – bone in Marinade 1 lemon – juiced 5 tablespoons yoghurt 5 tablespoons fresh full fat cream 4 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce 3 tablespoons ginger, garlic, green chilli paste 1 tablespoon ...

By Darius von Guttner Sporzynski, Magdalena Biniaś-Szkopek and Robert Tomczak Throughout history, queens have often been judged on their looks. Beauty standards shaped early-modern queenship. Even today, royal women ...

In a quaint suburban town, Emma and Tom had what seemed like the perfect life. After nearly a decade of marriage, they had built a comfortable life with their daughter, ...

I asked ChatGPT what wellness is. It gave me a well-rounded answer about nurturing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. Not bad, but what does ChatGPT know about wellness? It ...

Prostate cancer is the first most common cancer in men and the second most common cause of cancer death (after lung cancer) in men in Cyprus, the association of cancer ...

Cyprus is renowned for ‘wall to wall’ sunshine for a great deal of the year and some rain during the winter. This year has been quite an exception with very ...

By Jack Hetherington, Adam James Loch and Pablo Juliano Every year, 7.6 million tonnes of food is lost or wasted in Australia alone. When we think about this, we might picture ...

By Alison Habens In the beginning, there was just one, unnamed, muse. The blind bard Homer (a poet born around 850BC) invoked her with the words ‘Sing, daughter of Zeus’ ...

Few dishes evoke the charm of Central Europe quite like the Wiener Schnitzel. This iconic, golden-crusted delicacy has not only become Austria’s culinary flagbearer but also an international favourite. ...

By Philippa Tracy As a Brit abroad, you know you have a reputation for upsetting the locals. You may never have been involved in a drunken brawl. But even so, ...

Where do you live?I live alone in Nicosia. What did you have for breakfast?Porridge with almond milk, chia seeds, walnuts, banana. Describe your perfect dayRise in the morning, ...

A campaign was launched on Thursday to have the traditional Cypriot koupa added to the European Union’s Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) register. The Larnaca chamber of commerce (Evel) and ...

Bouillabaisse 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 tsp salt 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 4 tablespoons dry white wine 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 large ...

By Therèsa M Winge Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican contender Donald Trump could not be more different – and this split between them extends far beyond politics and ...