Life & Style

ALIX NORMAN travels to Vavla to meet the unlikely young women who are reviving one of Cyprus’ most ancient professions Above Larnaca, where the heat hangs heavy over the hills, ...

Where do you live? I live in Limassol with my guitars, canvases and paints What did you have for breakfast? Iced latte with coconut milk and a yoghurt pudding with ...

Pork Dolmades, Cypriot Style (Koubebpia) Apart from all the amazing spices in these dolmades, vine leaves are wonderful in themselves – there are many anti-ageing and heart health supplements made from ...

By Karrin Vasby Anderson As the Barbie movie’s worldwide box office passes the billion-dollar mark, and some conservative pundits push back against its popularity with negative hot takes, the ...

New Nordic’s “Beauty In & Out™” range is a revolutionary approach to beauty care, with remarkable results for the body, both externally and internally. With 31 years of expertise in ...

With the high temperatures of summer upon us and the ever increasing humidity, we all look for an escape to cooler climes. The golden rule is to go higher, and ...

Two women from very diverse backgrounds underline the importance of weaving stories and culture finds PAUL LAMBIS Culture has a significant influence on our thoughts, attitudes and actions. It manifests ...

It was the brilliant minds of the ancient Greeks that laid the foundations for many things that still impact us today. From philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, architecture and medicine to literature, ...

In addition to the eclectic selection of restaurants at its Village Square, Aphrodite Hills Resort has announced the opening of a brand-new restaurant serving Japanese signature dishes. The Japanese Atelier ...

In the Ombudswoman THEO PANAYIDES finds a romantic realist with the power to intervene to make things right, an idealist with a poetic streak As a symbol, it’s almost ...

By Lin Taylor After just five months of dating, Mark and his girlfriend Mina decided to take their relationship to the next level by holidaying at a lake cabin over ...

Based in Limassol, the Kyrenia Nautical Club is determined to find its way home but in the meantime use sport to help all enjoy life finds PAUL LAMBIS Greek mythology ...

Synonymous with French chicness, the Birkin bag has developed a coveted status. NIKI CHARALAMBOUS looks at a product following the death of the woman it was named after In 1981, while ...

One in four attempts on the K2 mountain end in death. And just 500 people have reached the summit! ALIX NORMAN meets the only mountaineer from Cyprus who has ever conquered ...

The first Friday of August is International Beer Day, so what better time to celebrate Leuven? While Germany may have the quality, Holland the diversity, and the UK the beer-drinking ...

Summer in Cyprus! The recipe for enjoying the island comes alive when you have to show its high points to visitors says RODDY DAMALIS Today, I don’t have a ...

From scissors to ATMs, everything is designed for right-handers. To celebrate International Lefties Day, Alix Norman asks what it’s like to be a rare left-hander in a world that ...

Where do you live? Limassol with the best version of my self What did you have for breakfast? Bread with peanut butter and coffee Describe your perfect day Good sleep ...

Indian dish to suit all tastes Green Chicken Curry 3/4 cup yoghurt 1 cup coriander leaves 1 cup mint leaves 2 green chillies or according to spice tolerance 4 tablespoons ghee 500g boneless chicken cut ...

Tourists and tour operators are expected to head to northern Europe in the future after a summer of crippling heatwaves hit southern Europe and left travelers wondering if cooler temperatures ...

The Little Family Project is a new kind of concept store in Limassol that in addition to selling design products for modern families also hosts seasonal workshops for little ones. ...

One of the island’s best known religious landmarks has more than one story to tell finds PAUL LAMBIS Although Nicosia is the island’s bustling capital, its surrounding communities ...

Living in Nicosia means one is rarely exposed to touristy places. Bar a few restaurants in the old town, especially near the Ledra crossing, no establishment can pride itself as ...

Around 230 workers at London Gatwick, Britain’s second busiest airport, will take eight days of strike action this month over pay disputes, the Unite trade union said on Wednesday, warning ...