Life & Style

He’s pulled trucks, lifted tractors, and can carry 500kg for 20 metres! ALIX NORMAN meets the island’s strongest man Meet Ilya Khazov. At 6 foot 5 he’s almost as tall ...

Hungarian scientist Katalin Kariko and U.S. colleague Drew Weissman, who met in line for a photocopier before making mRNA molecule discoveries together that paved the way for COVID-19 vaccines, ...

I have always been fascinated by plant names. Some are Greek and some are Latin, whilst some only have common names. Most plants have two names, one is the family ...

Norway’s data regulator will refer the ongoing fine it has imposed on Meta Platforms (META.O) to the European data authority, it said on Thursday, a move that could ...

NIKI CHARALAMBOUS speaks to a jewellery designer from the region with plans to introduce her bespoke creations to Cyprus Lila Samerjian’s remarkable narrative is one of perseverance, hard work, ...

In the realm of comfort food, few dishes rival the hearty shepherd’s pie. A simple yet satisfying concoction of minced meat, vegetables, and mashed potatoes, this classic dish has ...

By Nick Fuller Our metabolism is the force inside our bodies that mysteriously decides whether to convert the food we eat into a burst of energy, or extra kilos on ...

The UK seems much more reluctant than the EU to let this industry flourish says Pattanapong Tiwasing Like it or not, there are lots of good arguments for eating insects – ...

Ahead of World Smile Day on October 6, Alix Norman discovers if Cyprus is beaming or frowning – and does it really matter? Cyprus is NOT the most smiley nation on earth. ...

Where do you live? In Aglandjia with my partner. What did you have for breakfast? A mixture of almond milk with nuts, seeds, and fruit. Describe your perfect day The ...

A taste of Spain Seafood paella 400ml hot vegetable broth 1g saffron 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika 125g ...

Freda Yiannitsas leads a journey to success and happiness Have you ever felt that something within your home is amiss? An unspoken disturbance in the energy that affects your overall ...

When Nike reports its results for the key back-to-school shopping season on Thursday, investors will be eyeing the performance of its Jordan brand, a major profit-driver for the company. Data ...

Using the language of dance, choreographers in China and Cyprus make their mark on local culture finds PAUL LAMBIS Linda Fung and Christos Shakallis both recognise that dance is a ...

In the highest ranked United Nations official born on the island, Agnieszka Rakoczy meets a man with a varied international career spanning from the depths of poverty to narrowly missing ...

Elon Musk’s X, formerly called Twitter, disabled a feature that let users report misinformation about elections, a research organisation said on Wednesday, throwing fresh concern about false claims spreading ...

The upcoming third Larnaca Biennale delves into the meanings of home finds ELENI PHILIPPOU Is home where the heart is, the wifi is or where you sleep at night? No ...

‘Cyprus is ripe for revolution. We’ve had everything else: war, invasion, occupation, economic crisis…’ ALIX NORMAN meets the author of a divisive, satirical novel ‘Three months before the general ...

In a ten-day tour of China, Jonathan Shkurko welcomes the serenity efficiency brings, and the outstanding flavours of its rich and varied cuisine In the grand mosaic of China’s ...

CLAIRE ISABELLA GILMOUR reveals what it smelled like To be human is to wonder what happens after we die. Is there an afterlife? If so, what does it look like? ...

Calcium’s discovery dates back to ancient civilisations, with its use in building materials and medicines by the Egyptians and Greeks. However, its essential role in the human body wasn’...

Although they can be scary, they are not life threatening says DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS Although panic attacks (often also called anxiety attacks) can produce some very disturbing symptoms however, they ...

Delicious chicken dishes for when you are in a hurry The holidays are over and the effort is now focused on getting the kids and ourselves back into the routine. ...

‘In Cyprus, there always seems to be someone willing to tell you you’re doing it all wrong!’ Alix Norman meets a Larnaca mum who’s sick of being judged ...