Cyprus smiles
You smile without thinking.
At the bakery. In the lift. Passing a friend on the pavement.
It’s automatic. Polite. Reflexive. And in Cyprus, it’s part of our culture. ...
‘Our goal is to make sustainable choices simple’
In Limassol, there is a boutique hotel lobby that attracts attention with its very bright flowers. However, these flowers are not the kind you would typically find in a garden. ...
Food that carries sense of occasion
Chicken Kyiv is one of those dishes that carries a sense of occasion with it, even before it reaches the table. Its name points to Ukraine’s capital, yet its ...
Hands off my hat!
By Bernard Capp
Around 8pm on a cold February evening in 1733, a gentleman named Francis Peters was returning to his home near Knightsbridge, London, in a hackney cab, when someone ...
Judd Zebersky’s years of support bring smiles to kids at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Long before Judd Zebersky became a leader in the toy industry, he and his wife, Laura, made a decision that would touch thousands of lives. They wanted to use their ...
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort accepted into Global Luxury Travel Group Virtuoso®
Pegeia, Paphos, Cyprus – Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,200 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. According to Panayiotis ...
Who cares about Nicosia’s stray cats?
There are many, even though it is difficult to estimate their exact number. Some are friendly, others are hesitant or distant. When it is cold or rainy, they disappear, while ...
Vegetarian treats for spring
Stuffed Eggplants with Cheese and Vegetables
These stuffed eggplants are wholesome, nourishing, and full of Mediterranean flavour. Tender roasted eggplants are filled with a light mixture of fresh vegetables, garlic, ...
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Norway government plans social media ban for children under 16
Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible for the task ...
Dating & social scene in Cyprus is moving to live video, and here’s why
Did you notice the shift recently? Bars still fill up, but conversations feel harder to come by. To the naked eye, the traditional night out in Nicosia, Limassol, or Larnaca ...
A minute with: Mehmet Musa, Strongman
Where do you live?I am from Cyprus, but currently live in London, United Kingdom with family
What did you have for breakfast?Obviously as I am from Cyprus, I ...
Understanding the many branches of psychology
By Dr Vasilios Silivistris
Psychology, the scientific study of the mind and behaviour, helps us understand why people think, feel and act the way they do. Because human behaviour is ...
From discovery to delivery: why Skroutz is becoming Cyprus’ go-to shopping platform
There was a time when online shopping in Cyprus felt like a bit of a gamble. It was a mix of endless tabs, second thoughts, and “maybe I’ll just ...
Teen artist Ciarae represents Cyprus at 2026 Sanremo Junior World Finals
Fifteen-year-old singer and performer Ciara Economopoulos (Ciarae) delivered a standout performance at the iconic Teatro Ariston in Italy, proudly representing Cyprus on the international stage at the 17th edition of ...
UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today’s under-18s
Children in Britain who are 17 or younger, and anyone born in the future, will never be able to legally buy cigarettes after lawmakers approved new stricter restrictions on smoking.
The ...
Cyprus flycatchers’ historic attack on disease
The little known story of a Turkish Cypriot health inspector credited with eradicating malaria on the island and making Cyprus the first country in the world to be free of ...
Cyprus wine competition kicks off in Limassol
Wine connoisseurs have gathered in Limassol to sample a variety of 145 wines from 30 Cypriot wineries over the course of four days to find the best in the category of dry, ...
Are our bodies ever beach ready?
Most adults do not get enough physical activity. Even though global guidelines suggest at least 150 minutes of exercise each week, many fall short without even noticing. Our daily routines have ...
Is Cyprus throwing you out of sync?
If you wake up exhausted, you’re not alone. Especially in Cyprus!
You went to bed at a reasonable hour. You clocked a full eight hours. And yet the alarm ...
European menswear shifts as consumers move toward conscious choices
Research across Europe suggests consumers are increasingly rethinking their relationship with clothing, with a gradual shift away from fast fashion toward more conscious purchasing habits. What was once a market ...
The 20-day chess festival in Cyprus has come to an end. We look forward to the next one
On the evening of 16 April, the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort on the west coast of Cyprus hosted the closing ceremony of the FIDE Candidates Tournament for the world ...
Cyprus’ love affair with coffee: Stronger, colder and more obsessive than ever
Cyprus has a deeply rooted coffee culture that goes far beyond a simple daily caffeine fix. On the island, coffee is a ritual, a social anchor, and a reflection of ...
Growing pet ownership in Cyprus highlights need for better nutrition and care standards
As pet ownership continues to rise across Cyprus, attention is increasingly turning not just to animal welfare, but to the quality of care pets receive at home — particularly when it ...
Back-to-back street food parties in the city
If you are hungry and out and about in the capital this weekend, you can enjoy dishes from around the world on Saturday at the AKORA Street Food Party in ...
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