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Not so long ago, the people of Cyprus lived surrounded by colour. Balconies overflowing with plants, shutters painted in bright shades, tiled courtyards, and homes decorated with personal touches all ...

Sitting in the spokesperson’s office at the Filoxenia Conference Center, the desk stacked with piles of leftover CY2026 stickers and notepads, we’re suddenly distracted by the sound of ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the temperatures climbed higher and higher, we found ourselves looking for somewhere to escape that wasn’t simply home with the air conditioning on or another afternoon at the ...

As the weather heats up, try these lighter options Tourlou- Tourlou/ Briam Tourlou or Briam is a classic Greek dish, a tray that smells like summer: Mediterranean vegetables, like aubergines, ...

The 16th Cyprus Wine Competition took place back in April where 145 wines were tasted from 30 wineries. The competition was held under the auspices of the agriculture ministry, Cyprus’ EU presidency ...

A Cyprus film could contend for an Oscar after the deputy ministry of culture has for the first time opened submissions to select the island’s official entry in the ...

Going on a weekend getaway no longer has to involve queuing at the airport, booking an expensive flight, or making months-long preparations. Instead, more and more Cypriots are engaging in ...

How did a musician go from strapping wheels onto his piano and rolling it to parks in the Alps to being signed to Sony Classical and touring the world? Pianist ...

A friend found it in their mailbox. A small brown envelope, unaddressed, seemingly promotional but sporting a handwritten message, the writing calligraphic in its symmetry and the obvious care taken: ‘...

It is that time of year again, with the increase in humidity a trip up into the hills seems like a necessity, especially when it comes to daytime dining. A ...

Athinaiki Fish Salad A vintage Greek classic and elegant party appetizer, Athinaiki Fish Salad brings back memories of the Iranian Olivier salad – a creamy, mayonnaise-based salad traditionally made with chicken. ...

Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my husband since both of our daughters have left the nest. What did you have for breakfast?A big bowl of ...

The history of Commandaria stretches back to long before the creation of the modern Cypriot state, and even before much of Europe had begun recording its own history. Historians trace ...

I am about 24 years late in watching Everwood, which was first released in 2002, but it is never too late to discover a good TV show. This American drama series popped ...

Cold plunges, sleep tracking, personalised nutrition, high tech therapies. These are all things that were exclusive to professional athletes but tech gurus have become part of a broader shift towards “...

I started reading Matthew Philip Long’s debut novella a couple of months after my mother passed away. And I had to stop. Set in Cyprus, Life Goes on Without ...

One word that comes to mind when I think of Man vs Bee is hilarious. This comedy showcases a new side to the man we know behind the character of ...

A quarter of a century ago, Esperidon street – the road the Deliyard eatery now calls home – was something of an anomaly in central Nicosia. Flanked on both sides by busy ...

A few weeks ago, I found myself dancing to Queen’s We Will Rock You near Tsiakkas Vineyards, while enjoying a glass of Vamvakada with friends. In that moment, my ...

Where do you live?I am of Indian origin and moved to Cyprus in 2004 after marriage, where I’ve lived for 22 years. We first stayed in an apartment near work, ...