Proud of a 40-year service with UN
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 ...
Musk’s X disabled feature for reporting electoral misinformation
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 ...
From Cyprus to the world
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 ...
‘Our island is in turmoil’!
‘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 ...
Have You Eaten Yet?
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 ...
The scent of the ancient Egyptian afterlife has been recreated
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? ...
Why do we need: Calcium?
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’...
What are panic (anxiety) attacks?
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 ...
Recipes with Roddy Damalis
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. ...
Cyprus: the judgement of strangers
‘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
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A minute with Marina Stylianou Artist, of Handmade Artists
Where do you live?
I am based in Nicosia, living with my nine-year-old son
What did you have for breakfast?
Without coffee in the morning, I cannot function. So, iced ...
Guest recipes with Farah Shammas
Simple vegan mains
Cream of Broccoli Soup
1 large head of broccoli
4 stalks of celery
2 cloves of garlic
1 large white onion
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of Himalayan salt
Pinch of ...
Cyprus’ national treasure trove
While it set for a move in a few years, the island’s national museum gives an impressive tour of its history finds PAUL LAMBIS
The Cyprus Museum in Nicosia ...
Restaurant review: Taj Mahal, Larnaca
Some economic theories dictate that companies should set up close to their competitors. Why? If consumers want something specific, they will all head to a particular location knowing they will ...
Cyprus naturalist at home with other animals
A grand project is being planned from a small home in Geri, where an obsessive, single-minded man is trying to know everything. At least about the island, finds THEO PANAYIDES
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Traditional statue in place ahead of Limassol wine festival
A seven-metre statue of a winegrower was on Tuesday placed in its traditional spot in Limassol’s municipal garden ahead of the city’s 62nd Wine Festival, due to take ...
‘If you want something in life, you must go for it’
In a German who has relocated to the island, PAUL LAMBIS meets a popular YouTuber full of advice for others looking to make Cyprus their home
Ever since he decided ...
The truth for Cyprus’ domestic workers
‘Could you subsist on stale leftovers, work 16-hour days, or go seven years without a holiday?’ ALIX NORMAN discovers what life is like for some who work in Cyprus homes
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Bake Off’s Paul Hollywood set to marry in Cyprus
Renowned Great British Bake Off personality Paul Hollywood is reportedly set to wed his partner Melissa Spalding in Cyprus this week.
The chosen location for the ceremony is believed to ...
Make room for the mushrooms
Upcoming festival is on a mission to get more of us eating vegetables finds ELENI PHILIPPPOU
Celebrating the life, benefits and endless delicious uses of mushrooms is the latest edition ...
The history of: Spaghetti Bolognese
The aroma of simmering tomatoes, ground meat, and fragrant herbs – a scene that can transport anyone to an Italian trattoria. Spaghetti Bolognese, a beloved classic of Italian cuisine, has a ...
Is red meat bad for you?
And does it make a difference if it’s a processed burger or a lean steak asks Katherine Livingstone
A juicy burger is a staple in many diets. Yet research ...
‘This is Cyprus. We need our cars!’
September 22 is World Car-Free Day. But can anyone on this island manage without their vehicle for 24 hours asks Alix Norman
The average Greek walks roughly 2.8 kilometres per day. People in ...
A minute with Sylvia Costanian Creative Artist
Where do you live?
I live in Wales surrounded by my drawings and paintings.
What did you have for breakfast?
Black coffee with eggs on toast with chickpeas, kidney beans ...