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By Sinead Kelly  The word ‘narcissist’ is so frequently bandied about nowadays to describe exes or romantic partners that every second person is a “narc”. But this isn’t helpful ...

Think like a tourist for a moment. What’s a Cyprus must-see? What’s the one site or place or attraction you’d recommend any visitor should not miss? Depending ...

On May 26, 1897, Irish author Bram Stoker unknowingly gave birth to a whole genre of literature and art, when he published Dracula. While the nocturnal, blood-feeding monster that served as his ...

By Philippa Tracy Having binge-watched the latest episodes of Netflix’s Emily in Paris, I still love the blatant romanticisation of Paris as a city and Emily’s ever-expanding good ...

Cyprus is a land of nomads. Bear with me here. We’re not talking about ancient caravans winding their way through the desert, marking time by the sun and stars. ...

Where do you live?Limassol, Cyprus What did you have for breakfast?Coffee Describe your perfect daySpend most of the day in my studio, working on my projects. Evening time ...

Most 17-year-olds are to self-absorbed to try and solve a murder, let alone when it has happened to a person in the same school. Not so Pip Fitz-Amobi (Wednesday’s ...

With October just around the corner, it is time to look ahead to an exciting festival agenda that the new month will bring. Besides Oktoberfests, Halloween-themed fun and autumn events, ...

One final summer hurrah on the east coast of the island meant we also had to set ourselves up for a night out in the area. And when I say ...

Andreas Kalli’s work is a quiet storm of unresolved tension. His sculptures, drawings and video installations sit at the intersection of existence, desire and loss, creating a space for ...

Platres is known as one of the most beautiful villages in Cyprus, a mountain resort where you can escape the heat of summer, walk nature trails and enjoy good food ...

They called him Xenios. He was already dead when they found him. He’d been dead for days. Entangled in a single fishing line, he had panicked, struggling for a ...

Kids do it constantly, at least till they become jaded teenagers. ‘Look!’ they’ll exclaim, ‘A dog!’, pointing at a rocky protuberance (that does look a bit like a dog’...

At first glance, the numbers don’t add up. According to CyStat, the overall number of foreign holiday trips taken by Cyprus residents in 2023 totalled a cool 1.26 million. Which, given ...

Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my husband, my son, and my dog. What did you have for breakfast?Yoghurt with fruit and a double espresso with ...

I have three children and tbh at times it can be slightly overwhelming. So I am intrigued by those who appear on my social media feeds with eight or more ...

Nicosia’s old town is a place where the past and present intertwine in the narrow streets and ageing workshops, where tools worn from years of use tell stories of ...

Ask a thousand Cypriots what’s their favourite tavern on the island and you’ll get almost a thousand different answers. The purists will favour the food above all, for ...

By Valerie Nevgen This summer, the government gave the green light – as well as hope to childless couples – to a plan that will enhance subsidies for infertility treatment. Approved in ...

From a little girl that wants to fly to a boy’s dream to dance ballet, Maria Christodoulou perfectly captures glimpses of society and funnels their messages through her pages. ...

Of course you know Kokos – everyone does! He’s been around for decades, a fixture of the Paphos seafront; a celebrity featured on postcards and stamps, in international articles and ...

Stephen King is perhaps the most influential author of the century in popular culture, and his works have often been adapted into movies, series, games and even serve as a ...

Every postcard, mug, ashtray or keyring that depicts a map of Cyprus is likely based on the work of one man: an artist who – though forced from the island time ...

Where do you live?For the past few years I live and paint in Nicosia Cyprus where my art studio is, with my dog.I’ve been traveling for almost ...