Life & Style

Amazon’s (AMZN.O) streaming unit Twitch on Tuesday said it will shut down operations in South Korea in February next year, due to high operating costs and network fees. “...

Professor and activist Hubert Faustmann tells people what they don’t want to hear on Israel-Gaza, Russia-Ukraine – and the Cyprus problem. As he tells THEO PANAYIDES, he works best when ...

Cypriot children drink more alcohol than their counterparts in the rest of Europe, but in a smaller quantity, according to survey released on Tuesday. The Espad survey questioned 15 and 16-year-olds ...

ALIX NORMAN asks people across the island a very personal question, and convinces them to reveal exactly what they’ll be spending on Christmas this year In Europe, it’s ...

The Porsche Panamera is entering its third model generation. The sports car manufacturer’s luxury sedan emphasises its sporting character with even more powerful drive systems. The profile is enhanced ...

Vladimiros Tziortzis is the first Cypriot who had the honour of stepping on the stage at NASCAR’s annual awards in the United States. The Cypriot driver was in Nashville, ...

It’s always a problem figuring out what to give gardeners for Christmas. I know that I receive lots of gardening gloves, all very useful but not very imaginative. As ...

Meta Platforms’ (META.O) advertising-free subscription service, a fee-based offering rolled out in Europe this month, breaches EU consumer laws, Europe’s largest consumer group said on Thursday as it ...

NATASCHA RADCLYFFE-THOMAS on why her much-anticipated collection sold out within hours British luxury fashion designer Phoebe Philo debuted her long-anticipated eponymous label to critical acclaim at the end of October. ...

Peking Duck, the crowning jewel of Chinese cuisine, is a culinary masterpiece that has dazzled palates for centuries. This iconic dish, renowned for its crispy skin, succulent meat and delicate ...

Don’t be scared of phyllo I generally do not bake, I’m petrified of all the weighing, measuring, timing and precision that it involves. I feel much more comfortable ...

Gender roles of the ancient past ensured the continuity of the tribe. DESPINA NICOLA looks at what this means for modern relationships Deep down, we all have the same ancient ...

Where do you live? I live everywhere, currently I don’t have a base, sometimes I live with my dad, some others at friends’ houses, and some others in hotel ...

Traditional Kerala Egg Stew (Mutta Ishtew) Let me introduce you to the humblest and tastiest of curries, made with boiled eggs. The thick yolk of boiled eggs combined with the ...

Ancient sites around the island boast impressive mosaics. Paul Lambis speaks to a young woman working with grains of Cyprus history to bring the skill alive for a new generation ...

The addictions management authority on Friday issued a statement marking World Day for AIDS and HIV awareness. The addictions authority noted it has prioritised the prevention of these diseases among ...

What to do in Kalavasos? Paul Lambis speaks to locals and finds evidence of the village’s past importance Whether travelling from Limassol to Nicosia on the highway or heading ...

Billionaire Elon Musk told advertisers that have fled his social media platform X over antisemitic content to “Go fuck yourself” in a fiery Wednesday interview. His profanity-laced remarks followed a ...

In creating a contemporary ode to the island’s culinary heritage, three siblings give new meaning to the island’s flavours. Eleni Philippou pulls up a chair Food is a ...

There are many ways to put a loom to use. Melissa Heckers meets one creative breathing new life into a traditional Cyprus method by combining the art with modern wares ...

Everyone knows that Pissouri is a prominent summer destination, but surprisingly, it comes into its own out-of-season. As we drive along the highway, it is very easy to forget it ...

THEO PANAYIDES meets a family man who has built his business up from owning just one truck. Just doing his job in the never-ending urban sprawl, recycling as much as ...

Connecting the past to the present, one ceramicist is giving tradition to future generations. Eleni Philippou meets her Through moulding clay, full-time ceramic artist Souzana Petri preserves part of the ...

After careers in music and law, one creative, led by her faith will stage an exhibition this week finds PAUL LAMBIS Immersed in creativity since she can remember, artist Marina ...