Life & Style

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 ...

Physicist Peter Higgs, whose theory of an undetected particle in the universe changed science and was vindicated by a Nobel prize-winning discovery half a century later, has died aged 94, the ...

Have you ever found yourself driving past a restaurant on an almost daily basis and wondering why you’ve never stopped to try it out? This was the case with ...

The Golf is the heart of the German automotive manufacturer Volkswagen, and it is no exaggeration to say the model represents the term “best seller” like no other in the ...

There are several advantages of serving wine from a larger bottle Ask wine lover where is the home of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and they will all answer Burgundy. All ...

The island’s only world-class film festival is well worth your time says THEO PANAYIDES It’s Cyprus Film Days (CFD), our only world-class film festival (not counting shorts and ...

Life insurance is a crucial financial tool that offers your loved ones financial stability in an unfavourable circumstance. Although having life insurance is essential, choosing the appropriate policy can be ...

Plants thrive and flowers bloom as insects buzz about As the early bulbs go over, then other flowers are desperate to take their places. The calla lily bed in my ...

MARÍA VILLANUEVA FERNÁNDEZ looks at Balenciaga and the influence of abstract art In January, the TV series Cristóbal Balenciaga premiered, a story inspired by the life of ...

In the leafy realm of Caesar Salad, crisp romaine lettuce meets a symphony of flavours in a dish that boasts both royal origins and international acclaim. Legend has it that ...

What makes voatsiperifery the world’s best pepper By Jérôme Queste and Harizoly Razafimandimby The triple Michelin-starred chef Anne-Sophie Pic has long been raving about its “complex, woody, ...

Using the body itself as art, one local man with a curated look is both playful and serious. THEO PANAYIDES meets a man (once half fish) who trusts his instincts ...

Where do you live? I live in Nicosia, by myself. What did you have for breakfast? BLT in Lebanese pitta. Describe your perfect day Waking up early, some work, some ...

Lent lets vegan cuisine shine Chestnut Loaf Roast 200g precooked chestnuts 2 red onions 2 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons dark soya 2 cups vegetable stock 1 cup almond milk 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 ...

Sun, sea and wellness. Three ingredients that go together and can contribute greatly to our wellbeing. Getting enough sunshine, before the summer heat hits, floating in seawater and participating in ...