Amplifying Cyprus’ fashion voice globally
NIKI CHARALAMBOUS meets a woman who has set up a platform to promote the island’s traditions
Dedicated fashion sustainability campaigner Christina Dymioti is working towards fashion having a positive ...
Why Cyprus won’t talk about periods
‘You could be the richest person on the island and still experience period poverty!’ ALIX NORMAN finds out why and how the subject remains very much taboo on the island
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Sushi Yama introduces us to the world of authentic sushi
At the Ayia Napa Marina, the ultimate entertainment and dining destination in Cyprus, Sushi Yama recently opened its doors to serve as a source of inspiration to anyone seeking an ...
How Villas2Let saved our Cyprus summer holiday
After being badly burned by a horrific holiday experience in Protaras, we turned to a local rental company for the perfect summer getaway.
At the start of summer, we got ...
What’s Eaten Where: Poland: less green than Cyprus!
Cyprus is not great at environmental stuff. Say what you will, we’re still ranking well in the lower half of the EU in the green stakes – just above Lithuania ...
Recipes with Roddy Damalis
Take the heat off with refreshing salad
Make the most out of the summer and watermelon season says RODDY DAMALIS
I have lived on our beautiful island for over 20 years, ...
Do tourists know Cyprus is divided?
What do visitors know about the occupation of the island? Alix Norman speaks to a selection of tourists to find out
Cyprus is billed as sea, sun and sand – a ...
A minute with Nihat Ağdaç Tutti 2nd Violinist at BBC Symphony Orchestra
Where do you live?
I live in Marylebone, London with my flat mate Daniel. My cat Behlül will join us from Cyprus soon!
What did you have for breakfast?
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Guest recipes with Farah Shammas
Sweet vegan treats
Healthy Biscuits
3 small Cyprus bananas, mashed
1 pinch of iodised sea salt
1 drop of vanilla extract
1 tablespoon of coconut oil
1/3 cup of Date syrup*
2 tablespoons of almond milk
1/2 ...
Study Cyprus as it was formed
One of the island’s most striking landscapes has a visitor centre and exhibition dedicated to the nature of the area finds PAUL LAMBIS
Episkopi village, located on the outskirts ...
Great tips on how to style short hairstyles
The sleek lob, the edgy pixie, and the blunt French bob are just a few of the trendy options available for short hair, which is now a prominent trend. Regardless ...
Restaurant review: Cambanella’s, Larnaca
A catch-up with old friends always sets you up for an enjoyable evening. My friend suggested a restaurant in Dhekelia that I had not heard of before so it was ...
AstraZeneca facing two London lawsuits over COVID vaccines
AstraZeneca is facing two London lawsuits, including one from the husband of a woman who died after receiving the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker’s COVID-19 vaccine, in the first of potentially dozens ...
From Eoka fighter to art collector
In a diplomat and lifelong churchgoer involved in a significant phase of Cyprus’ history, THEO PANAYIDES finds a man focused on culture and the value of education
It was back ...
What is addiction?
And how can it be treated asks DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS
Listed in the dictionary as a state that is characterised by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behaviour, ...
Unconventional luxury brand collaborations are everywhere
What is the appeal ask CARLOS DIAZ RUIZ and ANGELA CRUZ
In 2017, Louis Vuitton caused a stir in the luxury industry by partnering with the New York skateboarding brand Supreme.
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Wrestling with the stories of Cyprus!
‘Like the tales played out in the ring, Cyprus epitomises survival against the odds.’ ALIX NORMAN discovers how WWE-style wrestling will draw on the island’s past
WWE is primarily ...
Street food festival returns to Αstromeritis
A three-day food fiesta is coming up this September as the Astromeritis Youth organises the Astromeritis Street Food Festival. Three days of food, music and games await as the street ...
“Food for thought” at the 4th Lidl Wellness Camp!
Twenty lucky people can experience unforgettable moments with their family or friends at the “Rodon” hotel in Agros on 16 and 17 September.
For the fourth consecutive year, Lidl Cyprus is holding ...
What’s Eaten Where: Tel Aviv: Cyprus’ closest billionaire community
Not one place in Cyprus makes it onto the list of the world’s 100 wealthiest cities.
The April 2023 report from citizenship investment consultants Henley & Partners lists several places in ...
The strange history of ice cream flavours
By Lindsay Middleton
English Heritage is now selling what it calls “the best thing since sliced bread” at 13 of its sites – brown bread ice cream, inspired by a Georgian recipe. ...
Out of Africa: refugees reviving a Cyprus legacy
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, ...
A minute with: Mariam Haladjian, Creative Artist
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 ...
Guest recipes with Tonia Buxton
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 ...