Life & Style

Those who lived through the invasion of 1974 can be prone to hoarding. ALIX NORMAN finds out why, and how this cluttered mindset still affects Cyprus today In 1974, many Cypriots were ...

June sees temperatures rising rapidly and plants will probably need some extra watering, which will keep you busy until at least the end of October. It goes without saying that ...

Sublime tranquillity, and a unique array of on-site facilities are meticulously combined to offer a harmonious and well-rounded lifestyle in one of Limassol’s most sought-after locales. As a result, ...

In Cyprus, gambling is a pastime as popular as visiting your doctor or buying a Mercedes. And with the opening of Melco’s City of Dreams Mediterranean, which incorporates Europe’...

For more than a century, Cyprus’ rate of single mothers has been much higher than average. ALIX NORMAN discovers why the island is stigmatising its single mums Thirty six per ...

Make the most of Cyprus flavours with these simple recipes says RODDY DAMALIS Hiromeri & Halloumi Salad With Avocado, Wild Stemmed Caper, Black Cumin Seed & Glystarka with a Pink ...

Where do you live? I’m in South London which is such a vibrant and creative place. That’s where I do most of my gigs as well. I share ...

Twitter’s head of trust and safety, Ella Irwin, told Reuters on Thursday that she has resigned from the social media company, which has faced criticism for lax protections against ...

Colourful vegan bites Rainbow Array of Stuffed Vegetables with Pourgouri and Brown Rice Pourgouri or rice selection Onions Peppers, courgettes, aubergines, onions, white/sweet potatoes, tomatoes (or any vegetable you ...

Paphos is full of hotels but few have the charm and local Cyprus flavour of the Almyra finds PAUL LAMBIS There’s a new level of sophistication that emerges when ...

I’ve always been keen on Lebanese and Syrian food but hadn’t had it for a while until a little over a month ago. I realised how much I ...

Porsche Cyprus celebrated the grand opening of its Destination Porsche centre in Limassol on May 25, 2023, in the presence of many attendees. The event was also attended by official guests, from ...

There are countless ways to travel and explore the world. However, if you wish to experience the sheer elegance, stunning landscapes, historical richness, and scrumptious cuisine that is peculiar to ...

In a micro-fiction writer, THEO PANAYIDES finds a restless soul focusing on the details others miss who, in turn finds herself at a very interesting age Open the book – I ...

Therapy can be as effective as anti-depressants says DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS Noun: ‘A mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting ...

In silent moments it is possible to find the true moments of development and happiness one Cyprus-based yogi tells PAUL LAMBIS Marilena Shyama Shakti uses her spiritual skills to direct ...

SARAH BENDALL on what shows like Bridgerton get wrong about whalebone and corsetry The hotly anticipated prequel to the popular Bridgerton series, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, has recently landed ...

A new map of the island shows it drowning in illegal tipping sites. ALIX NORMAN speaks to its creator, and finds the entire country is being poisoned In terms of ...

Twitter cannot run away from its obligations even after quitting a voluntary EU code of practice to tackle disinformation, EU industry chief Thierry Breton warned the company late on Friday. ...

Cats have been much in the local news of late: current estimates suggest that one third of feline fatalities on the island are due to what’s commonly known as ...

ANTONINA MUTORO on the unsafe habits that kill more than 400,000 people a year Unsafe foods, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), contribute to poor health, including impaired growth and ...

The oldest lavender in the world comes from the Eastern Mediterranean. Alix Norman discovers the strange power of this fragrant plant Lavender often makes us think of England – of country ...

Where do you live? I currently live alone in North London What did you have for breakfast? Seven strawberries and a coffee Describe your perfect day It would be days ...

Three Cyprus wine took home the “big gold medal”, the highest possible award bestowed upon local wines, at the 14th annual Cyprus Wine Competition, the ministry of agriculture said on ...