Life & Style

More than half a million Cypriots live abroad. Thousands of expats once called this island home. Alix Norman asks why they would or wouldn’t return for good There’s ...

Where do you live? I live on my own in Nicosia What did you have for breakfast? To be honest I never have breakfast, but coffee is a must. Describe ...

Kohlrabi Escalopes Breading mix 2 cups of wholegrain breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon of Himalayan salt Batter mix 1/4 cup of all purpose flour 1/2 cup of room ...

Tucked away in Engomi, one of Nicosia’s most residential areas and amidst a burgeoning enclave of eateries, Tode Ti – a modest yet inviting haven boasting the culinary treasures of ...

In a woman working in Limassol on a cure for cancer, THEO PANAYIDES finds someone whose life fell apart when members of her own family died from it but is ...

Sunglasses are not just a practical accessory for summer; they’re a fashion statement. Here are five tips to help you rock your sunglasses this season: 1. Match your sunglasses to ...

Starting with a job in McDonalds, one member of the diaspora is now on a growth story driving globalisation at a high street sandwich chain finds PAUL LAMBIS Regarded as ...

From the Paphos campaign that saved an animal sanctuary to the Limassolian who climbed K2, ALIX NORMAN looks at our island’s small wins over the last 12 months Globally, 2023 was ...

ALCO Filters has renewed for one more year its collaboration with Vladimiros Tziortzis, the Cypriot racing driver of Italian Academy Motorsports who will also compete in 2024 in the Nascar Whelen ...

NIKI CHARALAMBOUS looks into a crystal ball to see the fashion trends of the upcoming season As we head into 2024, this is an excellent time to assess your current wardrobe ...

In the rich tapestry of Louisiana’s culinary history, Gumbo stands as a vibrant masterpiece, its roots entwined with the diverse influences that define the region. Picture the steam rising ...

EMMA RUMNEY and ARRIANA MCLYMORE on why drinks firms push bottled cocktails for the holidays Major distillers want American drinkers to sip their Old Fashioneds, Negronis and Espresso Martinis this ...

Prevention really is better than cure which is why an annual health check can pay back in dividends By Dina Gavarieva New Year’s resolutions can be a great motivator ...

In 2023, ‘Cyprus’ was searched millions of times. Who searched for the island? When did they look us up? Why were they fascinated? Did you know that Cyprus was one of ...

When it comes to winter fashion, staying chic and cozy can sometimes feel like a challenge. But fear not, because we have the ultimate solution for you: the black maxi ...

Where do you live? Larnaca with my husband and daughter. What did you have for breakfast? Two cups of coffee. I’m definitely not a morning person. Describe your perfect ...

Post Xmas light bite Spicy Sausage Rolls This is my version of the traditional British recipe, which is brimming with spice! Makes 8 large or 20 small 3 tbsp olive oil 2 red onions, ...

A 13-year-old American is the first person to ever beat Tetris, forcing the more than three-decade-old classic Nintendo video game into a “kill screen.” Willis Gibson, who goes by the ...

I’m usually a sucker for lunch by the sea or somewhere with a view. I feel content and it enhances my dining experience. However, for an ad hoc lunch ...

In a Turkish Cypriot public figure, THEO PANAYIDES meets a doleful doer who treated politics much like a business. While dismissing the chances of Cypriots living together again, he is ...

2023 was a tumultuous year. Our writers look back on what they turned to to find some escape via books, music, films/TV and TikTok ALIX NORMAN READING: 2023 has been murder ...

What makes a good baddie asks CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES crying out for more of them to create good movies WARNING: Minor spoilers for Rebel Moon In Zack Snyder’s space opera ...

The title of this piece is obviously a lie. I don’t know what the best books of 2023 are. But I do have some books that, when I look back ...

Catherine Spooner goes from from all-black to pastels Goth is the subculture that never died – or more precisely, perhaps, remains undead. The persistence of the subculture’s style is due ...