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Failure is often kept quiet and hidden, pushed to the background of success stories. But what if failure became a celebrated part of the journey, a stepping stone to growth ...

In Cyprus, the average woman has grown a great deal in the last few decades! In 2024, we’re actually an average size of 44 to 46 – that’s a size 16 to 18 in ...

In the past villains used to be two-dimensional, with no depth, and mostly cartoonishly evil. Bad for the sake of being bad. But modern writers understand that villains need to ...

Afrobanana Festival: July 4-7 Returning for the second year to its new location in Lefkara village is Afrobanana Festival, taking place this summer on July 4-7. Over four packed days, ...

Few in Cyprus appear to know street names. We all tend to navigate by landmarks – some of which may not have existed in decades! In Nicosia, we still meet friends ...

Where do you live?Nicosia with Shiva, a huge and fluffy female ‘Zen master’ – cat! What did you have for breakfast?Yogurt with banana chips and dried ginger. Describe your ...

Overshadowed by Papakaliatis’ Maestro, there is another Greek series on Netflix that is worth the watch. A second renowned and beloved Greek screenwriter has managed to get his show on ...

As summer draws in and the temperature rises, the phrase ‘if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen’ never rang more true so we decided to ...

Things always take a little longer to get to Cyprus. Traffic signals, for example, are still catching on. Online shopping was slow to arrive – it took the pandemic to coax ...

The last week of the month is traditionally a time for a rundown of movies and shows to catch on Netflix in the next month. I never thought that one ...

People usually laugh when I talk about how much I enjoy Mackenzie beach. Why? Perhaps it is not the most fashionable beach on the island. Who knows? When I Googled ...

Where do you live?I Live in Pallouriotissa, Nicosia. Three years ago, I had the chance to move to Mykonos with my parents, but I chose to stay in Cyprus. ...

From the very first episode of Psych, it’s clear that this 2006 American comedy isn’t your standard detective drama. Psych is less about crimes themselves, and more about the ...

Capturing the essence of a meal through words is more often than not like trying to bottle lightning. It’s not just about the food on the plate. It’s ...

In an era where technology and art are increasingly intertwined, visionary artist Michalis Charalambous explores the boundaries of human experience through innovative mediums. His latest collaberation, Love, Death, and Meta, ...

In Cyprus, everyone speaks at least two languages. Well, almost everyone… According to a recent study, 90 per cent of the island speaks two tongues – one of the highest percentages on ...

Man, Steven Spielberg really messed up sharks for the whole world. Following the success of Jaws, going into the water is never the same experience, as we see monsters hiding ...

The radio presenter is doing his best with a tricky assignment: a live broadcast from Renegade in Action at Eleftheria Square in Nicosia, the first-ever parkour competition to be held ...

Where do you live?I live near Ayia Napa, Cyprus. I live on my own but my family are a minute away from me so I go back & forth! ...

Cape Greco. Ayia Napa. Nissi Beach. This British TV series was shot almost entirely in Cyprus! I can’t honestly say I love Love Rat. But I do very much ...

Cypriot weather is ideal for outdoor sports enthusiasts, and recently, the island has found itself captivated by a new passion: Padel tennis, with the 2nd Padel League Cyprus Finals set ...

As the weather reaches record temperatures, planning days out needs some careful consideration. We recently enjoyed a day that started in Latchi for coffee, followed by a swim to cool ...

Watch people disembarking from a plane in Larnaca or Paphos, and it’s immediately clear who’s been to Cyprus before! While visitors struggle with their bags, passports and hangovers, ...

The 24-year-old YouTube prankster Fidias Panayiotou was all people talked about last week. Surprising everyone – even himself – Fidias was not only elected MEP but also managed one of the biggest ...