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Each year, thousands of our island’s homes are quietly inherited. Usually, they belonged to grandma – women live longer than men; 85 years as opposed to 79. So when the end comes, ...

Many of the fine establishments reviewed in these pages are the result of single visits, often with the specific intention of trying something new. However, there are also cases where ...

In an era dominated by sequels, trilogies, franchises, reboots and prequels, getting an original idea greenlit is next to impossible. Today, product recognition is everything. If audiences can’t instantly ...

This month Cyprus will witness a confluence of fashion, art and philanthropy, as the Limassol Branch of the Cyprus Red Cross Society joins forces with acclaimed curator and fashion critic ...

Eight years ago, the eyes of Europe turned towards Paphos as it was crowned European Capital of Culture, an event that left its imprints on the coastal town’s cultural ...

Sounds like hype, but it’s actually true: there’s nothing else in Cyprus like the Images and Views of Alternative Cinema festival. This is partly for boring practical reasons. ...

Where do you live?I have the privilege to live with my daughter and our 11 cats in Lakatamia for 14 years to this day. As I am renting, I am currently ...

Zero Day is an American political thriller, in which Robert De Niro stars as former US president George Mullen, who is called out of retirement and given free rein in ...

In my eagerness to explore the novel, the obscure, the ethnic I’d somehow overlooked the most obvious choice: the local taverna. You know, places that are meant to be ...

I’d been to Kolla before, so I knew what to expect. Or at least I thought I did. This time, it was Sunday evening at the start of summer ...

Featuring a musical performance by Lady Gaga, a surprise drop by Adam Sandler and a soaring stock, Netflix wrapped up this year’s TUDUM show – the streaming behemoth’s annual ...

“Cyprus has always been a prize,” says Hari. “A pawn. A symbol of power, politics and passion. “There’s a pattern here: a pattern that’s been played out for ...

Andreas Andreou is quite young – he turns 34 this month – but he’s already been on TV several times, plus radio and print media: CyBC, Sigma, 24 Ores on Alpha, interviews with ‘...

Pork with cauliflower, baby onions and potatoes Not to be confused with Kapamas Kokkinistos (in red wine) Kapama is with red wine and coriander seeds no onion, kaourmas is with ...

Where do you live?With my better half, our beloved cats and our books, at the foot of the Kantara mountains. What did you have for breakfast?As a ritualist, ...

When it comes to creating memorable events, few venues can compete with the natural beauty and sophistication of a winery. They offer a unique combination of breathtaking views, world-class wines ...

There are meals that fill your stomach and then there are meals that wrap around you like a nostalgic hug. Fish and chips, that deeply British institution, is one of ...

If you are a certain age and live in Cyprus, you will have probably partied at an AfroBanana Festival. Music stages in the forest, village installations and community art happenings ...

Exactly 10 years ago, I unplugged. That sounds dodgy. Let me explain. Back in March 2015, I celebrated Global Unplugging Day by denying myself access to all my devices for 24 hours. And ...

By Philippa Tracy As I struggle in Alpha Mega with my Google translate app in one hand, hovering over the instructions on a tin of Mr Muscle oven cleaner in ...

Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my family. I am married and have three children. What did you have for breakfast?For breakfast, I usually eat oats ...

Netflix’s latest true-crime docuseries Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders peels back the sealed lid on one of America’s most terrifying unsolved cases. This three-part series, out on Monday, ...

Location, location, location is always mentioned when buying a home. However, it also applies to restaurants, and few eating places in Paphos can beat the position of Vardas Seacret. From ...

Thirty five years after first exhibiting together, Greek and Turkish Cypriot artists Rinos Stefani and Sumer Erek have united for an exhibition in Limassol that reflects their common history. “After ...