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Explore the latest in lifestyle, culture, and trends with our Life & Style section. From travel guides, food and drink features, and health advice to fashion, entertainment, and cultural events, we cover the topics that shape modern life in Cyprus and beyond.

image The ballad of Cyprus, and who we are

The ballad of Cyprus, and who we are
Let’s take, for instance, the ‘poiitarides’ – or ‘itinerant poets’, as Nicoletta Demetriou calls them. ‘Poiitarika’ (the category name for their works) were “long narrative songs,” she explains, “the closest ...
By Theo Panayides
image Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style
By Hannah Rumball-Croft As Britain’s longest‑reigning monarch, and one rarely out of the public eye since childhood, Queen Elizabeth II left behind a wardrobe so extensive and meticulously ...
By The Conversation
image Breathe new life into a fish dish

Breathe new life into a fish dish
Legumes with Lemony Fish Fillet 8 fish fillets (sea bream or sea bass), skinned150g lentils (soaked overnight)150g chickpeas (soaked overnight)150g fine beans (soaked overnight)150g frozen peas1 celery ...
By CM Guest Columnist
image What to do at Fish Festival this weekend

What to do at Fish Festival this weekend
If you love seafood, the deep blue and local events, “come celebrate the 11th Fish Festival with us,” suggests the municipality of Polis Chrysochous. Highly anticipated, the festival has now ...
By Eleni Philippou
image Cyprus’ hidden gem of a winery

Cyprus’ hidden gem of a winery
For those who love adventure and discovering hidden gems, visiting off-the-beaten-path wineries offers a rare chance to taste handcrafted, low-intervention wines in stunning, remote locations. These wineries may not be ...
By George Kassianos
image Is yo-yo dieting bad for you?

Is yo-yo dieting bad for you?
By Adam Collins The only thing harder than losing weight is keeping it off. Many people who lose weight find themselves stuck in the cycle of ‘yo-yo dieting’ – losing weight ...
By The Conversation
image Yes, a Cyprus connection

Yes, a Cyprus connection
Does Yes have a Cyprus connection? In a word, yes. There are actually two obvious links. The more obvious is that Yes – though made by an Israeli filmmaker, and set ...
By Theo Panayides
image Cyprus smiles

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. ...
By Morgan West
image Hands off my hat!

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 ...
By The Conversation
image Vegetarian treats for spring

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, ...
By CM Guest Columnist

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