Life & Style

Ratatouille, a dish as humble in its ingredients as it is rich in its history, stands as a testament to the rustic elegance of Provencal cuisine. This vegetable medley, celebrated ...

And not just at Easter. ALIX NORMAN asks if faith still matters to us in this day and age Cyprus has more public holidays than any other country in Europe. ...

Where do you live? I live with my family and my cat in Nicosia. What did you have for breakfast? Smoothie with chocolate protein, peanut butter, honey and banana. Describe ...

A taste of vegan Raw Chocolate Gogi Berry Dessert 5-6 ripe bananas 1 drop of vanilla extract 2 tablespoons of sunflower seeds 4 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds 6 tablespoons of almond flour 1 cup (80gr) ...

Celebrating differences through harmonious coexistence is adopted in cultures around the world. ELENI PHILIPPOU looks at how that is true in Cyprus and China To live together in harmony and ...

70 years on from the hanging of Styllou Pantopiou Christofi, a new true-crime novel exposes the facts and fictions of a truly monstrous murder. ALIX NORMAN asks whether death was deserved ...

The very idea we have of restaurants has changed profoundly and perhaps irreversibly in recent years. We used to go out to eat, now we mostly stay in and order. ...

At its simplest, it is the awareness of the feelings and emotions of other people and a key indicator of emotional intelligence says DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS The dictionary defines empathy ...

Female form and psyche are central to the work of one Cyprus-based artist. SARA DOUEDARI finds out more In the clutter of her studio, where the air is thick with ...

On one of the most important days of the year, balance your feast with a local bottle says GEORGE KASSIANOS Good value wines from Cyprus will give a fresh take ...

From partying in LA to a semi-rural life in Larnaca, one man is always dressed to impress. THEO PANAYIDES finds him where art and engineering meet There’s a phrase ...

The baguette is often seen as the essence of French culture. From the streets of Paris to global tables, it has become a culinary icon, with a history as rich ...

Artisanal baked goods made with only the best ingredients are coming the island’s way. JONATHAN SHKURKO tries for himself The food scene in Nicosia is set to reach new ...

With the changing seasons, fashion items come and go. But some we really can’t live without says CHRISTIANA MICHAELIDOU This column definitely applies to all! We all have those ...

Picture this: You’re wandering around your home surrounded by the familiar sights and sounds of your sanctuary. But amid the cosy comforts, there’s a subtle stirring – an itch ...

The ancient art of contortion led one headstrong child out of her home nation to the circus and on to balancing business with wellness. THEO PANAYIDES meets her For best ...

‘I was reluctant to torch my car in the name of journalism’. Alix Norman discovers the Stanley flask for sale on the island, and viciously tests it against Cyprus’ cats, ...

Where do you live? I live in Limassol with my family. What did you have for breakfast? For breakfast, I always like to have a black freddo espresso. Describe your ...

Vegetarian pasta options Spaghetti with Vegetarian Bolognese sauce For the sauce 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tsp salt 1 clove of garlic 4 medium white mushrooms, finely chopped 275g ...

Workshops in museums and art galleries allow participants to change their relationship with art. ELENI PHILIPPOU finds out more These days, the cultural calendar is a lot fuller than it ...

Nobody loves bathing in hot tubs more than Americans, and regardless of how stereotypical that statement might sound, there’s good reason why this activity has become a popular and ...

Catching up with friends is always a delight. Going to a restaurant for an Asian fine dining experience is an added bonus. We headed to Kiku Asian in Paralimni, which ...

Awareness of Lyme Disease is growing around the world, but it can still be difficult to get a diagnosis By Dina Gavarieva More than 14 per cent of the world’s ...

Over half of the domestic wine market is covered by Cypriot wines, the House commerce committee heard on Tuesday. The agriculture ministry estimates that 55 per cent of wines available in ...