Life & Style

‘Soon, it will be too late for us.’ Calling across the miles to Limassol and Larnaca, London and Melbourne, one young creator is attempting to preserve what remains of the ...

Have you been dreaming of exploring the charming streets of Paris, indulging in creamy gelato in Rome, or cruising through the picturesque canals of Venice? Planning a trip to Europe ...

This is the month when we see great changes in the garden. There are swathes of bright yellow in the countryside, a foretaste of the sunny weather to come. Not ...

The time to stock up on some staples is here says CHRISTIANA MICHAELIDOU We have already seen it all this year when it comes to trends, couture and new arrivals. ...

Journey into the mid-20th century, a time when food preservation took a revolutionary turn with the advent of Spam. In the midst of global conflict, during World War II, ...

Paulomi (Polly) Burey looks at the science behind substitute ingredients It’s an all too common situation – you’re busy cooking or baking to a recipe when you open the ...

If you look after these tiny things, they will look after you By Dina Gavarieva Mitochondria is the buzzword in wellness circles right now, and for good reason because these ...

‘I’m just trying to live off the peanuts I’m given!’ ALIX NORMAN looks at why the island’s youth are struggling financially, and the cost cuts they’re ...

Where do you live? I live with my husband and three kids in Limassol. What did you have for breakfast? My breakfast is usually just a coffee. Describe your perfect ...

Century Travel Group, the only cruise specialist in Cyprus, is pleased to announce that the well-known and well-loved British cruise line Marella Cruises will return to Cyprus in 2025. Century Travel ...

Going local Spicy Lamb Chops with Greek_Style Mint Sauce This recipe is from my daughter Antigoni, and it’s a real family favourite. We all become cavemen when eating ...

By Charlotte Dunn You might be surprised to learn the sex life of a long-dead conqueror is making headlines in 2024. Netflix documentary Alexander the Great: The Making of a God ...

I enjoy walking along Finikoudes in Larnaca, especially now it stretches all the way to Mackenzy. But some of the restaurants have the reputation of being a tourist trap, and ...

Working the land is a gamble, one angry lifelong farmer tells THEO PANAYIDES, and credits praying to St Parthenios for curing his cancer Tractors parked in single file, blocking the ...

You may be working for free today says ALIX NORMAN, as she looks at the strange happenings surrounding February 29 Did you know that 2024 is bissextile? Sounds like something that should ...

What are Discount Codes and how do they work ? They are often referred to as promo codes or coupon codes and are randomly generated by retailers. These codes offer customers ...

Disney’s Cristóbal Balenciaga reveals the power, politics and drama of high fashion says Elizabeth Kealy-Morris Born in a small Basque fishing village on the northern coast of Spain ...

Blend the age-old wisdom of Feng Shui with timeless philosophies, it is exciting to explore the creative world of fashion and how it is influenced by the Five Elements and ...

The origins of the Churro trace back to the Iberian Peninsula during the time of Spanish shepherds. Resourceful shepherds, in need of a portable and easily cooked snack, devised a ...

Farmers angry at EU rules over pesticides report Charlie Devereux and Corina Pons A Spanish rice variety traditionally used to make paella is under threat from a fungus after the ...

One tried and tested method involved understanding what makes you feel happy and the NOURISH way to feel yourself says DESPINA NICOLA We have no idea of the ongoing abuse ...

Recently, we’ve been hearing that Cyprus is highly xenophobic. But the truth isn’t that cut and dried finds ALIX NORMAN Apparently, Cyprus is xenophobic? You’ll have seen ...

Where do you live? I live in Nicosia with my husband and my youngest twin children What did you have for breakfast? Only a cup of coffee Describe your perfect ...

Dinner options Ajem Pilaf 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 200g lean beef, cut into small cubes 1 onion, finely chopped 1/4 tsp salt 50g vermicelli 300g parboiled rice 1 small cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf 700ml ...