Life & Style

From a Birmingham fish and chip shop to the Cyprus village of Kato Drys, everyone knows Panayiota. THEO PANAYIDES meets a restless lacemaker mourning the loss of local traditions I ...

Cyprus spends the least amount of money on books, and has one of the lowest rates of literacy in Europe. ALIX NORMAN asks why the island won’t read Guess ...

Where do you live? I’m renting a flat in Limassol, with a flatmate (I know, big flex). What did you have for breakfast? Eggs Benedict and an Overnight Chia ...

Dish nostalgic of southern India Narangya Chor (Lemon Rice) This is similar to the last recipe I wrote, yet another rice dish. I think I may be going through a ‘...

As film history shows says James Chapman More people have walked on the Moon than have played James Bond, so it’s no wonder that the suave secret agent with ...

Cypriot driver Vladimiros Tziortzis had a disastrous start to the EuroNascar season last weekend. At the season opener in Valencia, Tziortzis started in 10th place for Saturday’s race, but ...

There are quite a few new restaurants opening in Paphos, so it is very easy to have your head turned and bypass the established ones. One such establishment is the ...

The journey of forgiveness will free you from the burden of carrying toxic feelings says DESPINA NICOLA Imagine you’re an employee and you have been betrayed by a colleague, ...

An oft-dismissed medical problem affecting mostly women is finally being addressed by a Limassol practitioner. SARA DOUEDARI finds out more Ten per cent of women in the western world are ...

An event all about wine? Yes, please. An event on April 20 puts Cypriot wine and its producers in the spotlight. The Cyprus Wine Consortium is getting ready to host its 3...

Island’s wineries working together to promote Cypriot product The Cyprus Wine Consortium was created with a vision to shape the future of high-quality Cypriot wines made from Cyprus grape ...

‘Even in Cyprus, with tensions on the rise, things felt relatively quiet.’ ALIX NORMAN dives into the past 70 years ago, Nothing Happened! Thursday was exactly seven decades on from April 11, 1954. ...

CHRISTIANA MICHAELIDOU on how to straddle seasons While it is hot during the day, it is still a bit chilly during the night. This only makes us a bit confused ...

Cyprus, often referred to as the Jewel of the Mediterranean, is steeped in rich history, abundant mineral wealth and breathtaking natural beauty. With 57 Blue Flag beaches, the island has long ...

From royal feasts to home kitchens, Biryani’s tale is a saga of culinary mastery that has stood the test of centuries. In the royal courts of mediaeval India, Biryani ...

A rock-star restaurateur in Larnaca is taking it slow after being given a second chance at life. THEO PANAYIDES finds out what is scary on the outside and beautiful on ...

Italian sugar farmers from regional Queensland likely played a big role says Garritt C. Van Dyk Australia’s coffee culture – a source of great national pride – is usually associated with ...

‘I’ve spent much of my life feeling totally out of place, a misfit!’ Alix Norman looks at what it’s like to be an introvert in an extroverted country ...

Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli has died at the age of 83, his company said in a post on Instagram. “The Roberto Cavalli company shares condolences with Mr. Cavalli’s family,” ...

Where do you live and with whom? I live in Limassol with my fiancé. What did you have for breakfast? I love to eat eggs, and of course coffee. Describe ...

Tastes from around the world Chicken Enchiladas 700g tomato passata 100g water Fajita sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small white onion, finely chopped 500g boneless chicken breast or fillets, cut into ...

‘When the war breaks out in 1974, he is one of 40 soldiers commanded to keep the hotel under their control until the very end.’ ALIX NORMAN reads the most powerful novel ...

A donkey died on Wednesday after being run over on the motorway which connects Nicosia and Kyrenia. The donkey was sighted on the motorway near Bogazi on Wednesday morning, but ...

Is hyaluronic acid as effective as skincare brands claim asks Lian Liu Hyaluronic acid has become a huge buzzword in the beauty industry, with everything from creams and cleansers to ...