Life & Style

By Karen Taylor A look at the results from the recent Olympic Games in Paris is enough to understand the importance of sport to life in China – second in the ...

By Dina Gavarieva We are bombarded with 700,000 toxins a day – and quite a few of them are lurking in our homes. These unseen poisons – both natural and manmade – can affect ...

When Cyprus’ cats are in the news, it’s usually Not Good. Search Google news for ‘cats’ and ‘Cyprus’, and you get a slew of poisonings, abuse, and contentious laws, ...

Tesla’s reveal of a robotaxi designed as a low-slung, two-seater, sporty coupe – quite the opposite of a typical taxi with room for several passengers and luggage – flummoxed investors and ...

By Gabrielle Weidemann and Justin Mahlberg Many of us try to eat more fruits and vegetables and less ultra-processed food. But why is sticking to your goals so hard? High-fat, ...

By Elizabeth Kealy-Morris With the release of dramas Cristóbal Balenciaga, The New Look and Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, the fashion drama miniseries has become a staple for streaming television in 2024. ...

Lasagna, one of Italy’s most iconic and beloved dishes, is a comfort food staple known for its hearty layers of pasta, rich meat sauces, creamy béchamel and melted ...

Furen is the name of the place – situated right on Eleftheria Square, the most prominent location in all Nicosia – offering “a real taste of Lebanon”. But which Lebanon? The war-torn ...

There’s just one functioning method of public transport on the island of Cyprus. But those of us with vehicles of our own rarely use it. Why would we, when ...

Where do you live?My house in Nicosia with my wife What did you have for breakfast?Coffee and a toast, nothing too fancy. Describe your perfect dayLate wakeup, no ...

A weekend of health and happiness in the village of the rose Agros is the place of the roses – Cyprus’ permanently perfumed village. Here, the delicate Damask rose blooms in ...

Cabbage Thoran (Keralan Cabbage Stir Fry) Sometimes a simple stir fry is all you need to elevate a meal. Cabbage Thoran or stir fry is a Kerala specialty which is ...

Bass beats pulsed loudly through my chest as I made my way through the crowds pausing for security to strap a flashing wristband on me before making my way into ...

Seeing the joy on someone’s face when they get personalised jewellery is special. Last holiday, I gave my sister a necklace with her kids’ initials. She was overjoyed, feeling ...

Are you looking to upgrade your living room and create a space that showcases luxury and elegance? Andreotti Ltd, through its Andreotti Furniture and Exclusive by Andreotti stores, presents the ...

Jane’s transformation story began with a profound loss that changed her life forever. Years before her struggles with weight gain and negative habits, she faced the heart-wrenching reality of ...

By Morgan West How many hours have you spent scrolling through Cyprus’ property listings? And then, when you’re convinced you’ve found the perfect place, it rarely pans out, ...

In the world of sparkling wine, Champagne and Prosecco are often thought of as the only contenders. But there is a vast selection of styles out there, and sparkling wine ...

Cyprus’ doesn’t really care for walking. It was different a century ago. The first petrol car (a Peugeot Type 69 Bebe, should you be interested) arrived on the island in 1907, ...

By Garritt C. Van Dyk The most seductive culinary myths have murky origins, with a revolutionary discovery created by accident, or out of necessity. For the Caesar salad, these classic ...

Nicosia’s State Fair burst into life early this morning as Cyprus Comic Con opened its doors for its annual extravaganza. By 9 am, the parking lots were already filling up ...

As the holiday season approaches, Europe’s town squares transform into magical winter wonderlands filled with enchanting Christmas markets. These markets blend tradition with culinary delights and handcrafted gifts, enjoyed ...

Bruschetta, the humble Italian appetiser and classic antipasto, has a long and fascinating history. Bruschetta’s origins date back to ancient Rome, where the practice of toasting bread was a ...

We’re outside the church of Panayia Kousouliotissa near the village of Flasou, surrounded by pine, eucalyptus and prickly pear. The field next door looks cultivated, and I wonder what ...