Life & Style

In 2010, Stavros Makrides left Cyprus. It was, he thought, a temporary move. “I went to study in the UK,” he reveals. “And I never came back. Why? Because I’d ...

Where do you live? In Nicosia with my BuBu What did you have for breakfast? This morning, I had homemade apple pie by Toula and an espresso lungo Describe your ...

By Serene Tharian Spicy Curry Coconut Milk Dressing This summer has been really hot, and it really is too hot to eat anything but cold refreshing salads. Salad recipes are ...

By Michelle O’Shea and Gabrielle Weidemann Olympian Tom Daley is the most decorated diver in Britain’s history. He is also an avid knitter. At the Paris 2024 Olympics Daley ...

Fast fashion, fast food, fast turnover. Everything in modern life seems to be about quick fixes but not longevity. Yet with ongoing environmental threats, there is a shift to more ...

During a heatwave, there are only two things to do on a sweltering Sunday. You either head for the mountains or the beach. We went to Pissouri to cool down ...

Sure, we’re biased about home products, Smuggling Hendrix was great, and everyone I’ve asked said Stelana Kliris’ Find Me Falling was captivating. Some foreign critics deemed it simple ...

I first met Thomas when we were children, playing in the park in our neighbourhood. Even back then it was clear that he was different to other kids. While the ...

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been a stage for many extraordinary moments, and for Cyprus, one event that stole the spotlight was Elena Kulichenko’s journey to the high jump ...

I’ve never really been a fan of parades. A long stream of people and things marching past with seemingly the whole point being made up of waiting for the ...

Ayia Mavri, Koilani, Lemesos To many the Koilani village-based winery could be the pioneer for the establishment of regional wineries. Koilani is in the heart of Krasochoria, the wine villages ...

How many Marias do you know? Give yourself a point for each one. Ten points if they’re a Maria Georgiou; together these two make up the most common full ...

By Michael Freeman Social media is full of claims that everyday habits can harm your skin. It’s also full of recommendations or advertisements for products that can protect you. ...

Nasi Goreng, the vibrant and aromatic fried rice dish that has come to symbolise Indonesian cuisine, carries with it the essence of the nation’s rich cultural tapestry and culinary ...

Two very different men with vaguely similar surnames haunt the living room of Sarah Dawoodi’s house in Avgorou. “Know only that which makes the unknown known,” wrote Rumi, the 13...

People are not always kind to their animals in Cyprus. In the last few months, we’ve seen a dog dragged behind a car, a kitten beheaded in a Yeri ...

Georgia is the perfect place for weddings, thanks to its picturesque landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. The country offers unique opportunities for ceremonies against the backdrop of majestic ...

Where do you live?I am currently living in Athens by myself. What did you have for breakfast?Granola with yoghurt and honey and a cup with iced coffee. Describe ...

Seafood Paella 400ml hot vegetable broth 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped ½ tsp salt 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 teaspoons sweet paprika powder 125g Carolina rice 50g white wine 200g ...

By Karen Taylor Based on the essence of the country’s ancient culture, Chinese Traditional Medicine (TCM) seeks to find harmony in the body, finding the root cause of problems ...

By Justin Keogh and Jackson Fyfe The science is clear: resistance training is crucial to ageing well. Lifting weights (or doing bodyweight exercises like lunges, squats or push-ups) can help ...

People turn to psychic readings, tarot cards, and astrology for different reasons, but they definitely have one thing in common. They do this to find out what the future holds ...

In a stunning debut, emerging Cypriot fashion designer Ilkan Koral has been prominently featured in Vogue, thanks to an eye-catching yellow maxi dress. His exquisite creation was showcased at the ...

“Cyprus is completely surreal – a weird, fantastical dream!” We often think of surrealism in art: Dali’s melting clocks and Magritte’s Son of Man, where the familiar meets the ...