A gay Palestinian in a world ruled by power
THEO PANAYIDES meets a gay Palestinian man who has just written his life story. He finds someone who has lived a charmed but traumatic life, who had dealt with feeling ...
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When ruling by decree, proportionality is key
For the past 18 months we have been governed by a British Quarantine Law nearly one hundred years old. A change was long overdue, but how different will it be?
The ...
Sky really is the limit for young astrophysicist
THEO PANAYIDES meets a sharp mind probing the future of the universe in a bright – in a literal and intellectual sense – astrophysicist who is currently living life long distance, both ...
Scientist finds her life transformed by Covid
In a member of the government coronavirus advisory team THEO PANAYIDES finds a woman who dreamt of being a superhero who, despite seeing her personal life swallowed by Covid, is ...
Coronavirus: Will you get the boosters? (Video)
On the day that the Cabinet decided to start administering a third Covid vaccine dose, we asked a selection of people on the streets of Nicosia if they’ll be ...
Trio Frisson singer says it’s all about the music
Music is not only the word, but almost a magical force for one musician on the island. THEO PANAYIDES meets a restless soul who finds solidarity in jamming
We open ...
Coronavirus: How possible is herd immunity?
Mass jabs still touted as way to herd immunity despite rising infections among vaccinated
By Theo Panayides
Questions over the long-term outlook of the global Covid-19 vaccination programme have continued ...
Prolific actor goes from Spielberg to Shakespeare
THEO PANAYIDES meets TV, West End and Hollywood actor Kevork Malikyan, a ‘little Armenian boy’ from Turkey
Steven Spielberg once described Kevork Malikyan’s face as a combination of Al ...
Brazilian pastor offers hope for the hopeless
THEO PANAYIDES meets an ordinary-looking couple in their 30s living their lives by 2,000-year-old precepts
It doesn’t even look like a church. One hundred metres from Eleftheria Square in ...
Career politician with a plan for action
In the new Akel leader, THEO PANAYIDES finds a true believer in changing the world who has happily spent his life in politics, despite it losing its charm
The headquarters ...
The joys and trials of an animal lover
The outspoken woman seen on Facebook near the flames of the recent large fire tells THEO PANAYIDES about the dire situation facing stray animals in Cyprus
The pictures were shared ...
Ordinary craftsman personifies old way of life
In a 92-year-old cobbler THEO PANAYIDES finds a craftsman with a love of football who likes to keep it simple
Andreas Vasiliou is an ordinary man – but he stands out ...
Sheep v conspiracy theorists
The pragmatic v the quixotic – there are lots of ways to divide people over Covid vaccines but Theo Panayides asks what is driving people to make a decision over getting ...
Veteran journalist’s coming-of-age journey
In a columnist and novelist THEO PANAYIDES finds a man dedicated to both realism and magic, a control freak with a passion for theatre and travel
Back in the day, ...
Restaurant owner wants ‘to bring Africa to Cyprus’
Maureen Chacholiades came to Cyprus as a student in 2006 and has now become the bossy but concerned ‘mama’ of the Cameroonian community. By Theo Panayides
Ogbono soup, says the menu, “...
Coronavirus: At the vaccination centre (video)
With new measures coming out to push Cypriots towards getting vaccinated, we visited a vaccination centre in Nicosia.
Creative hairdresser knows what he wants in life
In the man behind hairdressing experience Blow, THEO PANAYIDES meets someone who is effortlessly friendly and gives off a cool vibe as he tries to make everyone feel good
The ...
Cyprus’ Archbishop Kyprianos – martyr, victim, fighter
Executed by the Ottomans during the Greek war of independence 200 years ago, Archbishop Kyprianos has always been a poignant symbol, but what that is has fluctuated with the times
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A matter of control for Cyprus’ most successful rally driver
From an eight-year-old joyrider to a owner of a car museum, life for one Limassol man has featured more than motor vehicles as he is also a successful businessman. THEO ...
Film rebate scheme lies in ruins
What could have been a vital boost to the economy is now the source of two lawsuits
The Cyprus Mail has obtained further details of the lawsuits regarding Man of ...
‘All weapons’ needed to fight the pandemic
Developing new drugs takes time and money, which is why repurposing existing ones to fight coronavirus makes so much sense. THEO PANAYIDES speaks to a local scientist involved in a ...
Low-key artist with a ‘compulsion’ to paint
The latest series of works by Zenon Jepras reflect his lockdown. THEO PANAYIDES meets a man who puts his success down to luck and compulsion
Can we say self-deprecating? Zenon ...
Swedish heavy-metal star with a head for business
After four years in Limassol, the bass player and manager of one of Europe’s three largest rock bands remains resourceful and relentless. THEO PANAYIDES meets a man who has ...
Public opinion: The two-state solution (Video)
With the Turkish side in the Cyprus talks pushing hard for a ‘two-state solution’, we asked a selection of people – mostly on the northern, Turkish Cypriot side of Nicosia – for ...