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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, ...

I don’t know about you, but come June 24, I will be waiting outside my nearest cinema, popcorn bucket in hand and a smile on my face, ready to watch ...

Cyprus’ biggest festival month is around the corner, bringing events for every taste, age and liking. July hosts over 20 festivals this year – from traditional village celebrations, to epic music gatherings, ...

Most people recognise the warning signs of heatstroke. But what about headaches that last for days, trouble sleeping, feeling foggy in the afternoon, or the tiredness that often comes with ...

Raw and unrelenting, the documentary series Pleiades: Victims of the Serial Killer is a long-form investigative dive into the crimes of Nikos Metaxas, the first recorded serial killer in the ...

Long before high-definition cameras and the global reach of natural history television, French adventurer Jacques Cousteau introduced viewers to a world few had ever seen. The Undersea World of Jacques ...

When I booked a table at Ship Inn for a Monday evening, I expected a relatively quiet outing on what is usually one of the least busy nights of the ...

Where do you live and with whom?I live with my wife, five cats and two dogs What did you have for breakfast?Argentinian mate is part of my morning ...

In pretty much every movie ever produced, it’s pretty clear who the protagonist and who the antagonist is. Writers will subtly direct you to who you are supposed to ...

From its year-round sunshine and Mediterranean coastline to its growing collection of luxury resorts, Cyprus has long attracted visitors looking for an upscale island escape. Increasingly, however, the island is ...

Cypriot history on a scale so small that it fits in the palm of a hand is lovingly created by French artist Yves Kervella in a busy and intriguing looking ...

Stronger and softer, says Yianoula Kyprianides when I ask how her experience – actually more the experience of her husband Kyriacos – has changed them both. ‘Stronger’ is obvious enough. “‘Stronger’ as ...

Where do you live and with whom?I live in Cyprus with my mum and dad, my dog Amber and my cat Biscuit. What did you have for breakfast?Bear ...

If there’s one thing I enjoy, it’s a dark comedy. DTF St Louis explores dysfunctional families and love triangles, with everything going surprisingly slow until the favourite nice ...

Some meals are planned weeks in advance. Others arrive courtesy of visiting friends. When our guests from abroad announced that they wanted “somewhere traditional”, the challenge began. Not because Cyprus ...

Since 2019, founders of the Oinou Yi winery, the Vasiliades family has created estate-grown wines in Omodos, now with the guidance of oenologist Victor Bankov and consulting Greek oenologist Artemis Toulaki. ...

Risking sounding like an old man yelling at kids to get off his lawn, they just don’t make villains like they used to. Antagonists today in films generally fall ...

By Karen Taylor Meaning City on the Sea, Shanghai is one of the most populous cities in China. A technological and financial hub, it is fast paced and high tech. ...

Food is not generally thought of as a record of history. But, recipes get handed down, meals are repeated, and habits turn into routines. In Cyprus, familiar dishes often hold ...