We need to talk about gender policy
International Women’s Day: how do we get to a genuine ‘gender-transformative’ approach?
By Sophia Papastavrou and Fiona Mullen
In the 21 years since UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace ...
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Eddie Murphy reflects on making of ‘Coming 2 America’
In this extended interview, Hollywood actor Eddie Murphy tells Today’s Al Roker why he felt that, after 33 years, it was finally time to make a sequel to cult comedy, ‘...
Seven healthy ways of rewarding your cat
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Animation basics – how to make a flip book
Hey kids, in this video, Guggenheim museum teaching artist Jeff Hopkins gives you a brief overview of the animation process, and then shows you how to put it into practice, ...
The pandemic has been a crisis with a woman’s face
By UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
As the world marks International Women’s Day in the midst of a global pandemic, one stark fact is clear: the Covid-19 crisis has a ...
When the sky has no limits: Jeff Bezos’ $65m private jet
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos owns one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world and is constantly travelling… which may cause you to wonder, does he own his own jet?
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A minute with Nelia Campinho Hairdresser
Where do you live?
Nicosia with my hubs and our crazy 7yr old son
What did you have for breakfast?
Coffee, coffee followed by another coffee (I get up really ...
Are geniuses real? The neuroscience and myths of visionaries
In this video, thought leaders from three different background discuss (and debunk) the myths commonly perpetuated about what it means to be a genius or a visionary.
And one of ...
Splendid seclusion: a road-trip across the wild Akamas
Despite the present Covid-related travel restrictions, the beautiful natural and urban areas of Cyprus are still accessible to us through the lenses of local creators.
In this video, we go ...
Red carpet looks that changed awards season style
It’s award season, and the prestigious gongs for films, TV and music are traditionally an opportunity for nominees and their entourage to glam it up on the red carpet.
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Dua Lipa: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
This NPR Tiny Desk concert features megastar Dua Lipa, performing with her band in London in December 2020, under the Covid-related restrictions that have been keeping everyone at home.
Of Kosovar ...
When it’s appropriate to walk away from a goal
In this video, business and life coach Tatev Petrosyan re-examines the subject of goals and the prevailing idea that we should stick to them, no matter what, once we have ...
‘The kitchen is my science lab’
By Prudence Wade
While you might struggle to get many 12-year-olds to eat their veg, Omari McQueen isn’t your average tween.
Not only has McQueen been vegan since he ...
How to grow garlic in containers at home
In almost every part of the world, garlic is used to add flavour and healthy properties to food. So, wouldn’t it be handy if you could grow your own ...
The Mexican Veggie breakfast for weekend wellness
Nothing says ‘weekend’ than a breakfast that takes some flair and style. Something that’s just that extra bit special, which a weekday ordinarily wouldn’t leave you time to ...
The male hummingbird’s multi-colour mating strategy
The natural world is full of colours. For our species, they are a source of beauty, but for other animals they are a tool for survival, relied upon to win ...
New puppy training: teaching your pooch their name
Every pet deserves a loving and respectful home: please only consider acquiring a pet if you will be able to take care of its long-term needs. Also, consider choosing your ...
Sarah Silverman buries hatchet with Paris Hilton over 2007 joke
In this video, we learn of Paris Hilton’s surprise over the fact comedienne Sarah Silverman had finally expressed her regret regarding jokes she had made about the heiress years ...
How to make a paper fish with rainbow scales
Hey kids, the wonderful thing about papercraft, is that you can incorporate brilliant colours that brighten up any project you work on… You’re limited only by the shades of ...
Rhythm-driven: how music shapes the works of Beatriz Milhazes
In this video, Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes discusses the impact of music on her visual style.
Born in 1960, Milhazes’ work swirls with geometric and arabesque shapes, inspired by both indigenous ...
Japan to Naples and back again: in pursuit of the perfect suit
In this video, we take a pre-Covid trip to Japan to learn why one young tailor is so much in demand, there is a six- to nine-month waiting list for ...
Suspended in time: an over-under trail of Cyprus bridges
Despite the present Covid-related travel restrictions, the beautiful natural and urban areas of Cyprus are still accessible to us through the lenses of local creators.
In this video, travel group ...
Sea caves and dreaming boats: a ramble around Agios Georgios Peyia
Despite the present Covid-related travel restrictions, the beautiful natural and urban areas of Cyprus are still accessible to us through the lenses of local creators.
In this video, we follow ...
Powder power: an interview with a Cyprus snowboarder
In this video, athletic brand Cyprus Another Angle interviews local extreme sports enthusiast Stasinos Constantinides about how he got started with snowboarding, and regarding the island’s snowboarding scene on ...