Artist takes string to new lengths
Fibre art. It’s exactly what it sounds like – only gloriously, gorgeously, kaleidoscopically more all-encompassing than one could imagine. Often a riot of colours and...
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Painter in the spotlight on works that reflect how he feels
The creator of a series of controversial works that caused a storm in Cyprus last week tells AGNIESZKA RAKOCZY that they reflect the culture of...
A minute with Haris Vassiliades Psychologist-Psychotherapist
Where do you live? I live alone in Nicosia. What did you have for breakfast? Eggs, avocado, tomatos, toast, fresh orange juice and Greek coffee...
Actor-director is ‘the Pope’ of Cyprus theatre
In a man who has directed over 40 plays, and starred in scores more, THEO PANAYIDES meets someone who says his greatest talent is being...
A minute with Pantelis Panteli Fashion designer and lecturer
Where do you live and with whom? I have lived in Larnaca for the past eight years due to my job, and I am currently...
The doctor who transformed Novak Djokovic
Tinged with a bit of celebrity since he helped tennis ace Djokovic reach the pinnacle of his career, one Limassol doctor believes in addressing health...
A minute with Efthymia Hadjielia Tattoo artist
Where do you live? I live in Nicosia with my man and my kid. What did you have for breakfast? I had anari cheese with...
Adventurous writer looks back on three weeks in a refugee camp
Not interested in the nine to five, one local writer has led a restless, adventurous life. She has also just released a book inspired by...
Simplicity without being too loud
By Melissa Hekkers “If I had to say that something defines me, it’s simplicity without being too loud,” fashion designer Marcia Thrasyvoulou tells me as...
A minute with: Iole Damaskinos–Vernhes Yoga & Mindfulness Instructor, Ecopsychologist, Environmental Activist
Where do you live and with whom? I live in a village in Paphos with my husband, my kids, a cat and a tortoise. What...
Multi-layered man goes from forestry to Lefkara lace
THEO PANAYIDES meets teacher, manager, artist, poet and collector Martin Clark, a man determined to give the past a future Martin Clark points to something...
Peter Andre: ‘My kids are really hot on Covid-19 – they’re teaching me a few things’
By Luke Rix-Standing A singer-songwriter, producer, and television personality, Peter Andre is not used to the kind of downtime that comes with a global pandemic....
A minute with Georgia Petrou Pole dance instructor
Where do you live? I live in Larnaca with my husband, our three cats that we adopted 10 years ago and the new member of...
Refugee using T-Shirts to tell a different story
By Melissa Hekkers As I write this I’m wearing a brand new, white T-shirt with a prominent strip of colourful African material across its chest,...
A minute with Elena Georgiou Author of inspirational books
Where do you live? I live in Larnaca by myself Best childhood memory? In my early childhood years had the chance to live in New...
The most visible invisible artist
Growing up black in Cyprus proved difficult for one Turkish Cypriot artist who has now explored it in her work. AGNIESZKA RAKOCZY meets a woman...
A minute with: Constantinos Lemesios, Film Composer, Producer, Songwriter, Singer
Where do you live? At my place, by myself What did you have for breakfast? A cold sandwich with Philadelphia cheese and salmon, and...
Turkish Cypriot caught between two sides
THEO PANAYIDES meets a prominent but still marginalised Turkish Cypriot who has been a fighter all his life, taking both sides to court and struggling...
A minute with Andreas Kapatias Minus One singer
Where do you live? At my house with my wife, daughter What did you have for breakfast? Cornflakes Describe your perfect day Wake up when...
Jewish wrestler turns stand-up comedian
In an abrasive, candid and outspoken Israeli, THEO PANAYIDES meets a man who went from a physical battering in the only thing that combines sport...
