Veteran journalist’s coming-of-age journey
In a columnist and novelist THEO PANAYIDES finds a man dedicated to both realism and magic, a control freak with a passion for theatre and...
People
A minute with … Nastazia Christodoulou, director of Karma, the TV show based on crimes that have happened in Cyprus
Where do you live and with whom? I live in Nicosia with my Jaxxie, my sweet doggie. What did you have for breakfast? A protein...
Restaurant owner wants ‘to bring Africa to Cyprus’
Maureen Chacholiades came to Cyprus as a student in 2006 and has now become the bossy but concerned ‘mama’ of the Cameroonian community. By Theo...
A minute with Noutsa (Nina Poulouzasvili) Dancer, performer, youth worker
Where do you live? In Nicosia with roomie and cat. What did you have for breakfast? Coffee and…… Describe your perfect day Laughing and gasping...
Creative hairdresser knows what he wants in life
In the man behind hairdressing experience Blow, THEO PANAYIDES meets someone who is effortlessly friendly and gives off a cool vibe as he tries to...
A minute with Leandros Leandrou Chef
Where do you live? I live in Nicosia with my fiance and our lovely daughter What did you have for breakfast? Well, today I had...
A matter of control for Cyprus’ most successful rally driver
From an eight-year-old joyrider to a owner of a car museum, life for one Limassol man has featured more than motor vehicles as he is...
Low-key artist with a ‘compulsion’ to paint
The latest series of works by Zenon Jepras reflect his lockdown. THEO PANAYIDES meets a man who puts his success down to luck and compulsion...
A minute with Annie Damianou, Graphic Artist/Designer
Where do you live? In my apartment with my cat What did you have for breakfast? Egg, brie, avocado and English mustard on a toasted...
Swedish heavy-metal star with a head for business
After four years in Limassol, the bass player and manager of one of Europe’s three largest rock bands remains resourceful and relentless. THEO PANAYIDES meets...
A minute with Andreas Stylianou Fashion activist
Where do you live? Nicosia – Cyprus What did you have for breakfast? Firstly I have a cup of tea and then, a Banana-Avocado-Honey -Cashew...
Street artist in love with Nicosia
A street art project in the north tells the tales of people who have coloured the city. AGNIESZKA RAKOCZY meets a man determined to use...
A minute with MarySou Crafter
Where do you live? I live in Voreios Polos, with my partner and our baby Snoopy What did you have for breakfast? Toast and a...
Natural therapist tackles mind, body and spirit
THEO PANAYIDES meets a man who approaches life holistically believing it to be the best way to fight coronavirus and any other troubles, both mental...
A minute with Constantinos Syrimis 3D Animator
Where do you live? In Aglantzia, with me, myself and my cartoons. What did you have for breakfast? Porridge with honey. Describe your perfect day...
Singer-songwriter juggles a day job and a global audience
THEO PANAYIDES meets a girl writing songs on her piano, when she isn’t working at the bank, who has just released her second album. Young...
A minute with Maria Flouri Singer
Where do you live? I live in Nicosia What did you have for breakfast? I had boiled eggs, bread and avocado. And COFFEE of course....
Famous actress who finds being alone a blessing
THEO PANAYIDES meets a star of stage and small screen for 40 years who is a confirmed introvert but is now standing for MP –...
A minute with Drew Andreou PR manager at Savino rock bar/Savino Live
Where do you live and with whom? I live in the lovely city of Larnaca with my gorgeous sons. My eldest is currently studying in...
Turkish Cypriot collector aims to leave his mark
In a man who has cleaned up a cemetary in Bellapais and is the father of casinos in the north, AGNIESZKA RAKOCZY finds a man...