Life & Style

‘In times of need, this land feeds its people. For those who know where to look, there’s always been food.’ Alix Norman unearths the long-lost lore of our past ...

Where do you live? All across the island, sometimes with spouses and partners, but all with four-legged fluffy creatures What did you have for breakfast? Two long espressos and a ...

Dinner for two Ostrich Fillet in Pear Sauce and Red Wine 1 pack (3 breasts) ostrich fillets Mixed spices For the sauce 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 tablespoons brandy 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ...

Rooftops can offer a whole new way to experience a city. ELENI PHILIPPOU meets the woman mapping what is available in Nicosia There is a whole other world between the ...

Vladimiros Tziortzis has been given the final green light from NASCAR for his official participation in races in the USA. The Cypriot driver of the Italian Academy Motorsports, who will ...

We visited Sherlock’s Home Bar, nestled in the heart of Limassol, on Anexartisias street, during what was one of the coldest weeks of the year, which was fitting, because ...

In the creator of award-winning adverts, THEO PANAYIDES meets a driven, cool man who sees things other people can’t and believes the world should fight for Gaza, not feel ...

A kiss and a hug on this day of love (and not only) By Christiana Michaelidou While I find it necessary to indulge every day in the name of love, ...

In the heart of Nicosia, one bakery has taken a different approach, using natural ingredients and keeping an eye on the environment. SARA DOUEDARI meets the siblings behind it As ...

‘In Cyprus, you don’t marry one person. You marry an entire community!’ ALIX NORMAN finds out what it’s like to be wedded to the island Marriage is never ...

Meta Platforms (META.O) has challenged a supervisory fee amounting to 0.05 per cent of its annual worldwide net income aimed at covering EU regulators’ costs of monitoring compliance with new ...

But Marina Abramović’s products do not seem to be rooted in satire says Marta Zboralska Well-known performance artist Marina Abramović has launched a range of skincare and wellness products. ...

Have you ever had the privilege of encountering a young lightworker? You know, the kind, whose mere presence infuses a room with an energy so vibrant and positive it feels ...

The history of Haggis has become synonymous with Scottish heritage, weaving together tradition, flavour and a touch of poetic resonance. In the misty hills and glens of Scotland, Haggis finds ...

Eric Robinson looks at what the evidence actually says about them The perils of ultra-processed foods have received widespread coverage in recent months – thanks in no small part to the ...

What are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)? DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS outlines the problems ADHD is one of the most researched and prevalent childhood brain disorders. ...

Apparently, our island experiences the fifth highest amount of love in the world! Alix Norman explores what this means, and why statistics might not give the whole story In the ...

Where do you live? I live in Nicosia with my partner What did you have for breakfast? Black coffee, of course, and a banana Describe your perfect day A slow-paced ...

Vegan alternatives Delicious Tacos 1 can of red kidney beans 1 red onion, diced 3 tablespoons of sweetcorn 1 avocado, smashed 3 tablespoons (1/2 medium carrot) of grated carrots 1 tablespoon of crushed dried chili 1 teaspoon of ...

Jason Jones and Beatrice Trefalt offer an insight into new film on complexity of Japan’s war memories The new hit Japanese film Godzilla Minus One – an homage to Honda ...

Known for their strangely large feet, Dong Tao chicken has for generations been a delicacy in Vietnam and mostly consumed during the Lunar New Year holiday. The rare breed of ...

I realised lately I miss London. Not just the hustle and bustle of a big city, the constant excitement and the myriad of choices every day in every aspect of ...

Nothing can give more excitement than the adventure of driving a four-wheeler on scenic and uncharted island roads. Cyprus is a pearl of the Mediterranean, which annually welcomes about 3 million ...

In a Turkish Cypriot poet who gained notoriety through what became an 80s anthem AGNIESZKA RAKOCZY meets a woman who was always a rebel but has only reunited both sides ...