North plans to increase PDO certified halloumi producers
The north plans to increase the number of producers who have the PDO certificate, allowing them to export their halloumi/hellim to Europe and beyond, it emerged on Tuesday.
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Traditions preserved and improved
In artisans continuing the traditional crafts of their forebears PAUL LAMBIS finds a range of products linking the presence to the past
China and Cyprus may be worlds apart but ...
Ballet flats are back
Here’s what the research says about how they affect your feet
By Kristin Graham, Helen Banwell and Saravana Kumar
Ballet flat shoes – those thin-heeled lightweight slip-on shoes – are making ...
Cyprus: a land alive with history
‘These people have been gone for millennia, but their stories live on in us. In Cypriots.’ ALIX NORMAN speaks to an expert on Cyprus history and discovers what makes the ...
Upcoming festivals celebrate Cyprus’ richness
Summer is a fruitful season on the island. Not only because there are endless events to go to but also because seasonal fruit, dishes and vegetables are abundant. Here to ...
France to ban disposable e-cigarettes, PM says
France plans to ban disposable electronic cigarettes, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on radio station RTL on Sunday.
“It’s an important public health issue,” said Borne, adding that ...
Summer climbers
By Patricia Jordan
Probably the most popular summer climber here is bougainvillea, which trails over walls, hedges and even up trees as the mass of bright-coloured papery bracts shield the ...
What’s Eaten Where: South Africa: where the rich get richer
Despite what we may think, Cyprus isn’t divided into rich and poor – or so the Gini coefficient would suggest. On this measure of income inequality, a lower score indicates ...
Champagne is deeply French but the English invented the bubbles
By Garritt C Van Dyk
In 1889, the Syndicat du Commerce des Vins de Champagne produced a pamphlet promoting champagne at the Exposition Universelle in Paris, claiming that Dom Pérignon, ...
Outsourced: why nothing is made in Cyprus anymore
Alix Norman meets the woman who’s putting the ‘Made’ back in ‘Made in Cyprus’
Once upon a time, everything our ancestors owned, they made themselves – from local materials.
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A journey through bond, grief, and growth
In loving memory of pet pooch Shiny
In the quiet corners of memory there’s a faithful companion who has left an indelible mark on our lives – our four-legged confidant ...
A minute with Rona (Androniki) Mikellidou Painter
Where do you live?
I live at my art studio with Fotis (my dog)
What did you have for breakfast?
A giant black coffee!
Describe your perfect day
An early ...
Guest recipes with LIDL food academy
Veggie twist on Tex Mex classic
Vegetarian Burrito with red pepper
4 large tortillas
Red peppers grilled or red peppers
Tomato sauce ‘Pico de gallo’ (see below)
Mexican Rice (see below)
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Which heating system is right for you?
Heating your home might not be a big concern right now. However, when winter approaches, temperatures can reach as low as 0°C at night. Suddenly, the idea of a heating ...
Restaurant review: Tiflis, Limassol
If I had to sum up the food at Tiflis Restaurant with one word, it would have to be hearty. The dishes have so much depth of flavour, they are ...
Tziortzis remains EuroNASCAR leader with two rounds to go
Vladimiros Tziortzis has maintained the lead of the European NASCAR Championship in terms of the Euro NASCAR 2 category after the fourth round of the year, which took place last weekend ...
Farmer and distiller appreciating life in a mountain valley
An award-winning spirit maker who has spent his life in the kitchen now spends his time in the hills of Limassol cooking up drinks unusual and regular, finds THEO PANAYIDES
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Beyond a marina: unveiling the premium services at Ayia Napa Marina
Few experiences can be as fulfilling and memorable as the wonder of sailing the Mediterranean Sea. However, being at sea is only part of this unique experience, as there are ...
X will allow political ads from candidates, parties ahead of US election
X, the social media company formerly known as Twitter, said Tuesday it would now allow political advertising in the US from candidates and political parties and expand its safety and ...
Your body can be younger than you are
RICHARD FARAGHER explains how to understand (and improve) your ‘biological age’
The saying goes that money can’t buy you love. But can it buy you time? This is what ...
Australian scientists make world-first discovery of parasitic worm in woman’s brain
An Australian scientist detailed on Tuesday a world-first discovery after an 8-cm (3-inch) -long parasitic worm was found in the brain of a woman in Canberra, spotlighting the risks of ...
Amplifying Cyprus’ fashion voice globally
NIKI CHARALAMBOUS meets a woman who has set up a platform to promote the island’s traditions
Dedicated fashion sustainability campaigner Christina Dymioti is working towards fashion having a positive ...
Why Cyprus won’t talk about periods
‘You could be the richest person on the island and still experience period poverty!’ ALIX NORMAN finds out why and how the subject remains very much taboo on the island
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Sushi Yama introduces us to the world of authentic sushi
At the Ayia Napa Marina, the ultimate entertainment and dining destination in Cyprus, Sushi Yama recently opened its doors to serve as a source of inspiration to anyone seeking an ...