‘I found a purpose in Cyprus’
“If you ever feel that you want to do something meaningful, start small; pick up one piece of trash or join a cleanup to share a message that actually matters,” ...
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‘People are unaware of what’s growing around them’
Some four thousand years ago, Cyprus was home to the oldest perfume factory in the Mediterranean, located in the village of Pyrgos, east of Limassol. Abandoned following an earthquake, one ...
From perks to purpose: Rethinking CSR in the workplace
The Covid-19 pandemic was a catalyst for change, prompting people to think more deeply about their well-being – both at home and in the workplace.
For Katerina Andreou, founder of HR ...
Lidl Wellness Camp: an ecosystem of wellbeing
How long has it been since you spent two days thinking and learning about your wellbeing? I arrived at the Sixth Lidl Wellness Camp (LWC) with an urge to look ...
Who is the Lady of Lapithos?
The power of love is something that has often been written, and even sung, about. It is also the focus of a recently released film telling the story of a ...
‘The experiences of a lifetime’
A journey of discovery is promised for children of all ages at the upcoming Mitsikouri International Performing Arts Festival for Children and Young People, returning for a second time later ...
‘It’s one of the most scary things I’ve experienced in my life’
If she can do it, any woman can do it. That’s the message of Cypriot downhill biker Savvina Koulle, who has used a combination of physical strength, fitness, technical ...
The kitchen: the heart of the home
The kitchen is, without doubt, the most important room in any home; it’s where everything happens. It’s where you sluggishly begin your morning with a cup of coffee. ...
Bringing the history of Cyprus to life
Between the years of 1927 and 1931, more than 20 archaeological sites on the island were excavated by the Swedish Cyprus Expedition. In this way, Einar Gjerstad, John Lindros, Erik Sjöqvist and ...
Joining forces for a new generation
Joint university programmes began gaining popularity in the late 1990s, in Europe in particular. With the vision to increase academic cooperation and student mobility across countries, institutions came together to ...
Cyprus society seen through coffee shop culture
There is more to a cup of Cyprus coffee than its strong, bitter taste. In a new book on the matter, Aspasia Papadima unfolds the secrets of the island’s ...
Just the company of the deep blue sea
It had been quite some time since I last took a moment to relax by the sea. Until recently, the image of myself lounging on the shore felt like a ...
Inspired by Cyprus’ cultural history
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 ...
Sisterhood emerges from a cappella Cyprus choir
Although it began as a space for musical expression and vocal artistry, the Amalgamation choir soon evolved into something much deeper: a much-needed support system for women, a place for ...
‘My brand is about effortless style with a soul’
“Sustainability isn’t a destination, it’s something you constantly evolve with,” says Georgia Moditi speaking about her journey to establish a Cypriot brand for sustainable womenswear.
As a fashion ...
Savouring spring with IKEA
As soon as the daffodils in the garden emerge from the soil, I know spring has arrived. Their bright yellow and white colours are my cue to get outdoors and ...
Living the Range Rover experience
I had never heard of the Range Rover experience. For me, it began the moment I arrived at the imposing yet discreet LABS Tower in the heart of Nicosia. With ...
Children singing in the name of peace
Twenty five children from across the divide and aged between 5 and 12 currently meet to sing in the buffer zone in Nicosia once a week. Known as Songbird, the Intercommunal Children’...
Why money matters in schools too
After statistics last year showed that only 36.9 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds has an adequate level of financial literacy, the education ministry introduced lessons on money matters into the school ...
‘Disability is a universal language for peace, tolerance and respect’
Everywhere in the world, two to three babies out of every 1,000 live births will be born with cerebral palsy, described by the World Health Organisation as a complex motor disorder ...
Threats to Cyprus seas under the microscope
Working to understand the marine environment of Cyprus, once local scientist is now hoping to improve it to a degree through pioneering pilot research restoring local corals through the creation ...
How Venice shaped Cyprus clothing
The rich legacy of Venetian textiles and their enduring influence on Cypriot society and what it has historically worn is at the centre of an ongoing Nicosia exhibition aiming at ...
Cyprus tradition given a twist
They’ve got 20.6k followers on Instagram. They’re identical twins and they’ve got a contagious passion for food. Katerina and Georgia Fella, known as The Fella Twins, have ...
‘That could easily be me trying to cross the sea’
“The fact that you’re essentially dealing with people that are facing your own trauma or the trauma that your parents experienced means that every day, it’s like I’...