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Buy local this year: a plethora of markets bring you handcrafted gifts and festive cheer says Eleni Philippou With just three Sundays left until Christmas, it is high time to ...

ALIX NORMAN asks people across the island a very personal question, and convinces them to reveal exactly what they’ll be spending on Christmas this year In Europe, it’s ...

CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES looks at the goodies in store for fans Streaming platforms are deep into the holiday mood, queuing up some major releases for December. Percy Jackson Disney+, December 20 It’...

Where do you live? I live everywhere, currently I don’t have a base, sometimes I live with my dad, some others at friends’ houses, and some others in hotel ...

If you love period dramas but feel they’re a bit too serious, you’ll love The Great. Hulu’s ‘anti-historical’ drama-comedy defies the unwritten rules of making a period ...

In a Hollywood stuntman, PAUL LAMBIS finds someone always ready for the physical challenge inspired by discipline At some point in their childhood, every child aspires to be a superhero, ...

What to do in Kalavasos? Paul Lambis speaks to locals and finds evidence of the village’s past importance Whether travelling from Limassol to Nicosia on the highway or heading ...

Everyone knows that Pissouri is a prominent summer destination, but surprisingly, it comes into its own out-of-season. As we drive along the highway, it is very easy to forget it ...

THEO PANAYIDES meets a family man who has built his business up from owning just one truck. Just doing his job in the never-ending urban sprawl, recycling as much as ...

After careers in music and law, one creative, led by her faith will stage an exhibition this week finds PAUL LAMBIS Immersed in creativity since she can remember, artist Marina ...

From the butterfly that shouldn’t be here to the island’s newest arrival, Cyprus’ winged wonders are surprising people around the world finds ALIX NORMAN In 2013, a gorgeous, vivid ...

CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES looks forward to a new two-part film promising to be an adult take on Star Wars No matter your opinion on director Zack Snyder (love him, hate him ...

What is the one thing that unifies Cypriots around the world? Alix Norman meets two extraordinary young women who think they have the answer Ask 100 people what constitutes their ‘Cypriotness’, ...

Where do you live? I live in Larnaca with my family. What did you have for breakfast? Bread with cottage cheese, avocado and poached eggs. Describe your perfect day The ...

I know, I am a little late to the party. Sixteen years (and a reboot) late to be exact as Gossip Girl was released in 2007. But when I finally gave ...

In an Australian woman fighting for inclusion, PAUL LAMBIS finds someone keen to create a legacy Promoting diversity and inclusion especially among the Greek and Cypriot women of Australia has ...

By Andrea Kouyiali Komsi Komsa describes itself as an authentic Belgian brasserie for travel lovers – though with a bit of an identity crisis, calling itself as a French restaurant in ...

In a working musician who picked a guitar up 50 years ago and hasn’t put it down, THEO PANAYIDES finds a safe pair of hands with countless famous friends and ...

The first Cyprus Swing Festival will be held in a couple of weeks. ELENI PHILIPPOU looks at a dance enjoyed with gusto The first time I tried swing dancing, I ...

With the weather turning chillier and the end of November near, the Christmas period begins. Soon, festive bazaars, performances, craft workshops and free events will see the island welcome the ...

At Wiggle, ALIX NORMAN meets the devoted couple who are determined to increase the island’s levels of intimacy Were you one of the one in 20 people in Cyprus who ...

The franchise has sacrificed quality for quantity leaving CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES joining other viewers in turning off In the 2021 movie Eternals, a group of super-powerful ancient aliens face a newborn Celestial – ...

‘In Cyprus, when you’re rich, everyone wants to know you. If you’re not, good luck finding friends!’ Alix Norman meets the man helping the island form lasting friendships ...

Where do you live? I am currently living in Nicosia with my partner What did you have for breakfast? A slice of bread with avocado spread and one egg Describe ...