Life & Style

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 ...

Cyprus ranked second in the EU for social media participation with 83 per cent of the population actively engaged last year, data released by the EU statistical office Eurostat showed on ...

The Air Swipe Bag – ‘a piece of sky you can hold’ made its way to Paris Fashion Week in just 90 days. SARA DOUEDARI meets the Larnaca-based scientist behind it When ...

Housed in a modern winery, Marathasa wines are thriving A couple of years ago, I predicted that there would be a revival of vineyards facing north. Since then, a few ...

A romantic story about a man attempting to escape the world by heading to the island is set for international release. MELISSA HEKKERS meets the woman behind it “It’s ...

The island was in a carnival mood on Sunday with celebrations taking place in all areas, but centered in Limassol, where residents say the parade is second only to that ...

A new trend was seen at the catwalks last month and can even be seen at the mall says CHRISTIANA MICHAELIDES Last month, AKA fashion month or as non-fashion fanatics ...

At the heart of Korean cuisine is Kimchi, where cabbage meets spice in a fermented marriage that has stood the test of time. In the annals of Korean history, Kimchi ...

Alice Gorman looks inside the legendary cookbook of Alice B Toklas Alice B. Toklas wrote one of the bestselling cookbooks of all time. One reason for its popularity was the ...

By Daniel Eldridge Micellar water, a product found in supermarkets, chemists and bathroom cabinets around the world, is commonly used to remove make-up. It’s a very effective cleanser and ...

21 per cent of our island’s population is born abroad – the third highest number in Europe. Alix Norman speaks to those struggling to find their roots in an alien culture ...