Looking at tradition with new eyes
Ancient sites around the island boast impressive mosaics. Paul Lambis speaks to a young woman working with grains of Cyprus history to bring the skill alive for a new generation
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Addictions authority marks world HIV and AIDS awareness day
The addictions management authority on Friday issued a statement marking World Day for AIDS and HIV awareness.
The addictions authority noted it has prioritised the prevention of these diseases among ...
Unearthing Cyprus’ significant sites
What to do in Kalavasos? Paul Lambis speaks to locals and finds evidence of the village’s past importance
Whether travelling from Limassol to Nicosia on the highway or heading ...
Elon Musk curses out advertisers who left X over antisemitic content
Billionaire Elon Musk told advertisers that have fled his social media platform X over antisemitic content to “Go fuck yourself” in a fiery Wednesday interview.
His profanity-laced remarks followed a ...
Preserving palates through fine dining
In creating a contemporary ode to the island’s culinary heritage, three siblings give new meaning to the island’s flavours. Eleni Philippou pulls up a chair
Food is a ...
The youngest weaver in Cyprus
There are many ways to put a loom to use. Melissa Heckers meets one creative breathing new life into a traditional Cyprus method by combining the art with modern wares
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Restaurant review: Kastro Restaurant, Pissouri
Everyone knows that Pissouri is a prominent summer destination, but surprisingly, it comes into its own out-of-season. As we drive along the highway, it is very easy to forget it ...
Demolition expert doing his bit for development
THEO PANAYIDES meets a family man who has built his business up from owning just one truck. Just doing his job in the never-ending urban sprawl, recycling as much as ...
The history of Cyprus in a single pot
Connecting the past to the present, one ceramicist is giving tradition to future generations. Eleni Philippou meets her
Through moulding clay, full-time ceramic artist Souzana Petri preserves part of the ...
Art inspired by the divine
After careers in music and law, one creative, led by her faith will stage an exhibition this week finds PAUL LAMBIS
Immersed in creativity since she can remember, artist Marina ...
Pulling up a chair to Cyprus craft
A simple piece of furniture is testament to the island’s cultural heritage. Paul Lambis speaks to one woman involved in keeping a tradition going
The mediaeval villages of Cyprus ...
Is there a new monarch in Cyprus?!
From the butterfly that shouldn’t be here to the island’s newest arrival, Cyprus’ winged wonders are surprising people around the world finds ALIX NORMAN
In 2013, a gorgeous, vivid ...
South Korea turns to blind-dating in time of low birth rates
Against the backdrop of Christmas songs, 100 South Korean men and women gathered at a hotel near Seoul dressed in their best with name tags hanging on their clothes, hoping to ...
Ukraine fashion designer makes mark in Cyprus
From a starting point in microbiology and finance, NIKI CHARALAMBOUS speaks to a Nicosia-based man helping integrate the island’s traditions into design
Although Cyprus has more than its fair ...
The spellbinding story of sashimi
Sashimi, the art of thinly sliced raw fish, is a culinary masterpiece that has enchanted palates and embraced traditions for centuries. This delicate and exquisite dish, a cornerstone of Japanese ...
Cranberries can bounce, float and pollinate themselves
Serina DeSalvio looks at the saucy science of a Thanksgiving classic
Cranberries are a staple in US households at Thanksgiving – but how did this bog dweller end up on holiday ...
Another weight loss myth?
Can I actually target areas to lose fat, like my belly asks NICK FULLER
Spend some time scrolling social media and you’re all-but-guaranteed to see an ad promising to ...
What is ‘Cypriotness’?
What is the one thing that unifies Cypriots around the world? Alix Norman meets two extraordinary young women who think they have the answer
Ask 100 people what constitutes their ‘Cypriotness’, ...
A minute with Evita Petrou Visual Artist
Where do you live?
I live in Larnaca with my family.
What did you have for breakfast?
Bread with cottage cheese, avocado and poached eggs.
Describe your perfect day
The ...
Guest recipes with LIDL Food Academy
A trip to Thailand
Green chicken curry
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion (white or red), finely chopped
2 tablespoons green curry paste (see below)
400g milk or coconut cream
500g chicken thighs ...
Great savings with Cruise.com.cy ‘Black Friday Deals’
Black Friday is back, and Cruise.com.cy’s highly-anticipated “Black Friday Deals” starts today, offering travellers incredible value with the best savings of the season. This year, Cruise.com....
Unite across borders: Crafting a virtual Christmas celebration to strengthen family bonds globally
The holiday season is a time when the warmth of family togetherness is felt the strongest. In our interconnected world, where loved ones may be scattered across different countries, the ...
Restaurant review: Komsi Komsa, Limassol
By Andrea Kouyiali
Komsi Komsa describes itself as an authentic Belgian brasserie for travel lovers – though with a bit of an identity crisis, calling itself as a French restaurant in ...
Guitars, beers & tears: the life of a rock star
In a working musician who picked a guitar up 50 years ago and hasn’t put it down, THEO PANAYIDES finds a safe pair of hands with countless famous friends and ...