A minute with: Olga Prepis, musician
Where do you live?I split my time between Nicosia and New York, spending time with family in Cyprus while building my career in New York.
What did you have ...
Getting around Cyprus: Do you need a car?
Planning a holiday in Cyprus without a car is entirely possible — but whether it’s the right choice depends on the type of trip you’re planning. If you’re ...
Spanish firefighters turn to the offensive against deadly Almeria blaze
Firefighters in Spain’s southeastern Almería province attacked one of the country’s deadliest wildfires on Saturday, an emergency services chief said, while more villages had been evacuated as ...
Guterres: Cyprus’ leaders committed ‘to building a relationship based on trust’
Both President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman have demonstrated their “commitment to building a relationship based on trust” in recent months, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wrote ...
Six dead, dozens wounded as Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles, drones
Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine on Saturday, killing six people and wounding dozens more, officials said, as Kyiv awaited supplies of air defence munitions amid a shortage ...
Create your own fish supper
Thai Red Fish Curry
500 g whole fish (red porgy, sea bream or sea bass), cleaned3 tbsp margarine or oilSaltBlack pepper2 tbsp red curry paste400 g coconut milk (1 can)200 g green ...
US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Oman on Saturday to discuss arrangements for the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said, with Washington seeking ...
One of the oldest dishes in Central America
Pepián is one of Guatemala’s most enduring traditional dishes, a richly spiced stew with origins in the fusion of pre-Hispanic Maya cooking and Spanish colonial influence. It is ...
Iran’s Supreme Leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Saturday that avenging his slain predecessor and father was “the demand of the nation” and “must certainly” take place, according to ...
Here’s why the South Pole froze over before the North Pole
While it once was temperate and lush, Earth’s southernmost continent Antarctica froze over about 34 million years ago, covered by an ice sheet that today is up to around 3 miles (5 ...
Tiny daily habits to transform health and help you live longer
By Dina Gavarieva
When people decide they want to become healthier, they often pick strict diets, intense exercise regimes and abstinence from the things they love. But the truth is, ...
Why living with less made me love Cyprus more
By Dina-Perla Portnaar
Spend enough time with content for people moving to Cyprus and a pattern begins to emerge. Alongside questions about residency permits, where to find the best **** (fill ...
TV shows we love: Good Omens
Good Omens is a brilliantly funny book. Although I’m not a fan of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, I immensely enjoyed this 1990 novel, written by Terry Pratchett and Neil ...
From the circus to the runway
By Anna-Sophie Jürgens
For centuries, clowns occupied an ambiguous cultural position. They were comic figures, but also disruptive ones: tricksters who mocked authority and social conventions, picaresque mischief-makers who ...
Save the cheerleader, save the world: What to stream in July
Heroes: Seasons 1-4 (Netflix, July 1)
“Save the cheerleader, save the world.” If this isn’t pure millennial nostalgia bait, I don’t know what it is. Heroes blew everyone’s ...
Teen arrested after knocking policeman off motorbike
A 19-year-old male has been arrested in Limassol after the pickup truck he was driving collided with a police motorcycle and unseated the officer riding it, the police said on ...
A powerful story of family and forgiveness
By Philippa Tracy
There are a number of mothers and sons in this novel. But the focus of the story is on the relationship between Ann, a former priest running ...
Erhurman discharged from hospital, wife thanks well-wishers
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman was discharged from hospital on Saturday morning, having remained under observation overnight, after having fallen ill at an art exhibition on Friday.
His office said ...
Where to stay in Cyprus: Best areas for first-time visitors
Choosing where to stay in Cyprus can feel overwhelming because the island offers far more than one typical beach destination. From lively nightlife resorts to peaceful villages, each region has ...
Cyprus ‘ashamed’ of Mari tragedy 15 years on, Christodoulides says
President Nikos Christodoulides on Saturday said that Cyprus remains “ashamed” of the Mari explosion, as he made a speech at a memorial event to mark its 15th anniversary.
“We are ...
Temperature to hit 39C inland
Temperatures on Saturday will hit 39C inland, 31C on the western coast, rising to 33C along the rest of the coastline and 27C in the mountains.
The weather will be ...
A beach party with a dose of kitesurfing
“Surf, kite, party, repeat,” says Kahuna Surfhouse as it organises a two-day beach party once more. This year, the King of Kite event is set for July 18 and 19 at Softades ...
UK police release man arrested on suspicion of killing former minister Widdecombe
A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the murder of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer part of the investigation, police said on ...
One week in Cyprus: The perfect 7-day itinerary for first-time visitors
Planning the perfect one week in Cyprus itinerary is easier than you might think. Although the island is compact enough to explore in seven days, each region has its own ...