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JEAN CHRISTOU: Without meaning to sound ungrateful, almost two years after ‘kind of leaving’ the rat race, I’m still waiting for that idyllic retirement to materialise: the one where ...

This has been quite a year for Netflix. The streaming giant cemented its dominant position in the ongoing streaming wars, pouring billions into original programming. Much like life though, not ...

By Philippa Tracy Three founding members of the Cyprus Residents Planning Group (CRPG), have been recognised for their services to the UK community in Cyprus. The organisation was set up ...

Where do you live?I am a refugee from Kyra, Morphou, and I now live in Nicosia with my family. What did you have for breakfast?Black olives and a ...

When the Chinese ambassador in London is found dead, Helen (Keira Knightley), wife of the defence secretary, wants to know why her lover is among the trail of seemingly unconnected ...

The Limassol Agora opened its doors approximately four years ago, having been renovated and transformed from the old-school Pantopoleio into a modern all-day venue. Not much has since changed since ...

This year has been exceptionally good for the entertainment industry, with new series dropping and movies raking in the money. Streaming is of course always on the rise, with Netflix ...

Do you need cracking Cypriot wines to pair with your Christmas lunch, a party-starting fizz for New Year’s Eve, or a thoughtful bottle as a gift? Whether it’s ...

We have snow. We have fir trees. And we have Christmas markets – which are so overwhelmingly popular that Fikardou often ends up gridlocked every weekend in December! But is that ...

There are times, admits George Rotos, when he’ll run into someone he knows and pretend not to see them – not because he doesn’t want to talk to them ...

Where do you live?The beautiful Ayios Dhometios, Nicosia with my dog and boyfriend. Best childhood memory?Every summer when we went to my village, Kampos, with my grandparents. What ...

One of the most watched shows this season, Netflix’s masterpiece Arcane is based on the world of League of Legends, diving into the conflict between the utopic city of ...

Before the storms, rain and chilly weather all set in, we were lucky enough to have an enjoyable Saturday brunch along the famous Phinikoudes beach front. The weather was perfect, ...

Every morning, the eucalyptus trees along the Pediaios River greet me as I walk Nicosia’s linear park. The sound of birds chirping almost drowns out the traffic if I ...

You’ve got Facebook, right? Of course you have – Cyprus has one of the highest user rates in the world. As of November 2024, reports suggest the island had 1,282,100 Facebook users. ...

Containers spoilers for 2024 Netflix holiday movie Hot Frosty Hallmark Christmas movies. Everyone knows about them. They are bland, formulaic, extremely low budget, and usually serve as background noise to family ...

The rich legacy of Venetian textiles and their enduring influence on Cypriot society and what it has historically worn is at the centre of an ongoing Nicosia exhibition aiming at ...

Where do you live?I live in a house in Ayios Dhometios with some cats. What did you have for breakfast?Oats with carob syrup. Describe your perfect day.I ...

Why is a show that first aired in 2002 resurfacing? Because it is now on Netflix and available to audiences beyond the United States and all generations. Monk is a light-hearted ...

It has been quite a while since I have had the opportunity to review a relatively new restaurant in Paphos. Eda Family Café in Koukila is not so new; it ...

By Nofar Ronen Most visitors associate Cyprus with its stunning beaches and luxurious resorts, but there’s so much more to the island. Having lived here for over 3.5 years, I’...

Once upon a time, Christmas wasn’t this way. Especially in Cyprus. Granted, Easter has always been the biggest celebration in this part of the world. And winter is all ...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time where projects are delayed for an unspecified time in the near future (January 3rd, it’s January 3rd), gatherings ...

Where do you live?I live in Acropolis, Nicosia, with my dog Ektoras 🙂 What did you have for breakfast?Bacon and eggs. Describe your perfect day.In the mountains with ...