Life & Style

Traditional island festive sweet Turkish Cypriot Ekmek kadeyifi (Bread kadeyif) This recipe is for a pair of circular rusks which can be bought from a Turkish Cypriot bakery in one ...

Deprived of her mobility, one woman has turned to a sport for the strong. She tells Melissa Hekkers how it won her heart Maria Markou’s love for sports was ...

Seated at The Shopkeeper & Co’s communal table, with headphones on, the music serving as a sufficient block between your own thoughts and any adjacent conversations, you could be ...

In an intense expatriate Cypriot, THEO PANAYIDES finds a woman open to difficult things who only felt free after leaving the cultural desert of Limassol and a violent childhood behind ‘...

In one of the island’s first Paralympians, Melissa Hekkers finds a woman with a love of water who has used her success to fight for acceptance as she looks ...

‘On this island, maybe the old methods are the best’. ALIX NORMAN discovers a project that’s tackling a modern problem with an ancient approach This is one of Cyprus’ ...

Pyrgos has expressed its delight after the local Halitzia Tillirias cheese was added to the European Union’s Protected Geographical Indications register. “This opens doors to new opportunities for employment, ...

Armin Langer on how the keffiyeh – a practical garment used for protection against the desert sun – became a symbol of Palestinian identity After Israel declared war on Hamas following the ...

Tandoori chicken, with its tantalising aroma, vibrant colours and bold flavours, stands as a beloved symbol of Indian cuisine and culinary artistry. The history of tandoori chicken is a captivating ...

There is still time to prepare for your festive feast. RODDY DAMALIS suggests some choices other than turkey ’Tis indeed the season to be jolly, and that of course means ...

With more balls to juggle than usual and pressure from friends and family, Christmas can be a difficult time to handle says DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS Christmas is fast approaching and ...

‘You do the shopping, walk the dogs, make a meal. You try to keep yourself busy. But then you find you’ve gone three days without speaking to another soul…’ ...

Where do you live? I live in the centre of Nicosia with my family: two boys, their dad, two cats and a dog! Right now I am in China though, ...

Football enthusiasts worldwide are embracing a new era of sports entertainment, moving away from traditional cable subscriptions to the dynamic realm of online livestreams. In this digital age, crafting the ...

Winter vegan warmers Apple and Raisin Bake 3 red apples, peeled and sliced 2 cups of vegan granola 1 cup of wholegrain oats 1 tablespoons of ground flaxseed (optional) 1 cup of raisins 2 tablespoons of ...

Food is a serious business in Italy, part of the national identity, as illustrated by a row that has broken out over how to make carbonara pasta sauce. Luca Cesari, ...

Although miles apart geographically, artisans in Cyprus and China are both working with traditional design techniques finds PAUL LAMBIS Modern fashion trends are often shaped by ethnic clothing from every ...

Waterfalls are impressive all year round, offering some cool in the summer and beauty once hiked there in the winter finds PAUL LAMBIS Every country on this vast blue planet ...

Nestled on Nicosia’s unassuming Armenia street, Impasto is quickly gaining traction. Despite not fitting the traditional definition of a restaurant, the new spot has garnered widespread attention, all thanks ...

In the founder of the Pharos Arts Foundation, AGNIESZKA RAKOCZY finds a man bringing joy and meaning to life through music after it spoke to him as a lonely teen ...

It certainly is the season for a bowl of hot soup and there is no better time to host a festival dedicated to it. Aradippou will host the Soup Fest ...

Century Travel Group and Cruise.com.cy is delighted to announce its new partnership with Virgin Voyages as the only digital home in Cyprus for online bookings with Virgin Voyages. ...

In a store that reflects its perky, restless owner THEO PANAYIDES finds himself surrounded by words “Life is trying things to see if they work”. The shop is devoted to ...

‘The world is changing. Cyprus must change too!’ Ten years after the island’s haircut, ALIX NORMAN meets an unusual barber who’s challenging our long-held beliefs What do you ...