Life & Style

In the rich tapestry of Louisiana’s culinary history, Gumbo stands as a vibrant masterpiece, its roots entwined with the diverse influences that define the region. Picture the steam rising ...

EMMA RUMNEY and ARRIANA MCLYMORE on why drinks firms push bottled cocktails for the holidays Major distillers want American drinkers to sip their Old Fashioneds, Negronis and Espresso Martinis this ...

Prevention really is better than cure which is why an annual health check can pay back in dividends By Dina Gavarieva New Year’s resolutions can be a great motivator ...

In 2023, ‘Cyprus’ was searched millions of times. Who searched for the island? When did they look us up? Why were they fascinated? Did you know that Cyprus was one of ...

When it comes to winter fashion, staying chic and cozy can sometimes feel like a challenge. But fear not, because we have the ultimate solution for you: the black maxi ...

Where do you live? Larnaca with my husband and daughter. What did you have for breakfast? Two cups of coffee. I’m definitely not a morning person. Describe your perfect ...

Post Xmas light bite Spicy Sausage Rolls This is my version of the traditional British recipe, which is brimming with spice! Makes 8 large or 20 small 3 tbsp olive oil 2 red onions, ...

A 13-year-old American is the first person to ever beat Tetris, forcing the more than three-decade-old classic Nintendo video game into a “kill screen.” Willis Gibson, who goes by the ...

I’m usually a sucker for lunch by the sea or somewhere with a view. I feel content and it enhances my dining experience. However, for an ad hoc lunch ...

In a Turkish Cypriot public figure, THEO PANAYIDES meets a doleful doer who treated politics much like a business. While dismissing the chances of Cypriots living together again, he is ...

2023 was a tumultuous year. Our writers look back on what they turned to to find some escape via books, music, films/TV and TikTok ALIX NORMAN READING: 2023 has been murder ...

What makes a good baddie asks CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES crying out for more of them to create good movies WARNING: Minor spoilers for Rebel Moon In Zack Snyder’s space opera ...

The title of this piece is obviously a lie. I don’t know what the best books of 2023 are. But I do have some books that, when I look back ...

Catherine Spooner goes from from all-black to pastels Goth is the subculture that never died – or more precisely, perhaps, remains undead. The persistence of the subculture’s style is due ...

In the heart of medieval England, where culinary alchemy met practical necessity, the Pork Pie emerged as a gastronomic marvel, etching its savoury story into the annals of British history… ...

Cocktail pleasers If you are entertaining a crowd over the rest of the holidays RODDY DAMALIS has you covered I have just held my Christmas soiree, which was a great ...

Avoid the temptation of doing nothing because it has become colder outside says DESPINA NICOLA In the chilly embrace of the season, when the temptation to wrap up in a ...

Where do you live? I live in Limassol, for the time being I live with my parents but in the next few months, I am planning to move in with ...

Traditional Indian Christmas dish Daisy’s Kerala Beef Cutlet Celebrations in a Christian household in Kerala, especially at Christmas, are never complete without the humble Kerala Beef Cutlets. Celebratory meals ...

More than just an impressive collection of cars, a museum in Limassol offers a world to glorify all things automobile finds PAUL LAMBIS It may not be the world’s ...

Everyone encounters a bad hair day now and then. But you don’t have to compromise with advanced technology appliances coming into the market. Laifen Professional hair dryer has become ...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, an iconic entry in the blockbuster first-person shooter series, offers an exhilarating gaming experience that can be both thrilling and challenging for beginners. This guide ...

Forgetting the obvious operatic association when you say to your friends, ‘Let’s meet at Don Carlo’, you run the risk of sounding like you are in an episode of ...

At a time of year when cynicism should be put to one side, THEO PANAYIDES meets an African couple faced with deportation who love Cyprus but not the human cost ...