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We no longer own the culture we consume; we rent it. From music to movies, books to personal archives, shelves have been replaced by subscriptions controlled by global platforms. There ...

Into the city, along Makariou. Bumper to bumper, petrol and stress… It’s Cyprus’ daily commute. Into the city, along Makariou. Bumper to bumper, petrol and stress. By the time ...

Beef Stroganoff is the kind of dish that feels quietly reassuring. It arrives in a shallow bowl, the sauce pale and glossy, the beef tender enough to cut with little ...

By Louise Nahas One of life’s most infuriating ironies is that though society sexualises the curves of a woman’s body, when it comes to fashion, you’d think ...

By Naomi Braithwaite UK heritage shoemaker Russell & Bromley has been bought by high-street clothing giant Next. Despite the brand’s rescue from administration, dozens of jobs will be lost ...

In an era where much of our lives unfold online, even the Vatican has quietly adapted to the realities of a scattered, global community. Among the many requests that reach ...

Legumes with Lemony Fish Fillet8 fish fillets (sea bream or sea bass), skinned150g lentils (soaked overnight)150g chickpeas (soaked overnight)150g fine beans (soaked overnight)150g frozen peas1 celery ...

Where do you live?In my bachelor pad in Nicosia. What did you have for breakfast?Yoghurt, wheat bran, honey and herbal tea. Describe your perfect dayA day where everything ...

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Work-related stress can be defined as: “The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them at work.” When stress ...

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection Hotel, soon welcomes “Vetrina”, on the 28th of February, a brand-new, all-day, dine, wine & deli venue, rooted in the Mediterranean spirit and reflecting contemporary ...

Great things are said to come to those who wait. Georgia Kombou knows this well, a pioneering musician in Cyprus who fought to have a place in the male-dominated bouzouki ...

The Spanish government has ordered prosecutors to investigate social media platforms X, Meta META.O and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said ...

Although most people are aware they should be getting better sleep, fewer manage to do so. Sleep problems have become so widespread that authorities in several countries have classified insufficient ...

Britain could bring in an Australian-style ban on social media for children under 16 as early as this year and close a loophole that left some AI chatbots outside safety rules, ...

Life in Cyprus Living in Cyprus means that you have to adapt. They have a small, open economy, and they’re part of the crossroads of the Middle East, North ...

On this island, waiting is a condition of life. It’s an island shaped by languid heat, relaxed conversation, and a slower way of life. And you learn to accept ...

The star of every fair in Cyprus, and a childhood favourite for many, Loukoumades are a dessert consisting of leavened, deep-fried dough balls, typically soaked in syrup or honey and ...

She’s ‘the queen of Colombian trap music’. She also appears in thriller show Fake Profile, “the most-viewed Latin series on Netflix the year it came out”. (Her song ‘Problem ...

Every February, shop windows bloom with red hearts, chocolates and bouquets. Couples post affectionate selfies and book candlelit dinners, while others quietly opt out. But the version of Valentine’s ...

By Jordan Foster Just weeks after the premiere of popular gay hockey romance series Heated Rivalry, star Hudson Williams’ extensive skincare routine has gone viral. In a now-viral video for ...

For years, poetry was said to be fading into the background — confined to slim volumes on dusty shelves or to academic circles far removed from everyday life. Yet across Europe, ...

Blueberry Banana CakeThis soft and fragrant banana bread is naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and blueberries, with no added sugar. It’s a nourishing bake that works perfectly for breakfast, ...

When Cyprus Mail published “A poem for Cyprus” in honor of Independence Day, it underscored something many on the island instinctively understand: poetry is not confined to classrooms or literary ...