‘It’s a sickening example of a colonial mindset’
You’d be hard-pressed to find an interviewee as open and candid as Melanie Steliou. At one point, however, I ask something (I won’t mention what) that she feels ...
A brief history of denim
By Rose Marroncelli
Denim is present in practically every country in the world and is widely adopted as one of the most common forms of everyday attire. Its appeal spans ...
Comfort food becomes a little more polished
Beef Stroganoff is the kind of dish that feels quietly reassuring. It arrives in a shallow bowl, the sauce pale and glossy, the beef tender enough to cut with little ...
Prepare for a super healthy Spring
Quinoa with Asparagus, Peas and Lemon
If you’re looking for a healthy spring recipe, this quinoa-based dish is a great alternative to traditional risotto. Quinoa is naturally high in ...
A minute with Christina Stavri-Sakka, artist
Where do you live?I live in beautiful Larnaca, Cyprus, with my wonderful, supportive husband and our three beautiful children.
What did you have for breakfast?A soft-boiled egg over ...
Childhood obesity is a problem for all of us
By Dina Gavarieva
The recent report highlighting Cyprus as one of the worst-performing countries in Europe for childhood obesity should serve as a wake-up call, not just for policymakers, but ...
Airline and travel industries see no immediate relief from Iran ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump’s two-week ceasefire with Iran is unlikely to provide immediate relief to the global aviation industry as it reels from its worst crisis in years, ...
Cyprus Easter table all wrapped up
Easter Lamb Shanks with Cyprus PotatoesBig flavour, minimal effort. This slow roasted lamb dish captures the essence of a traditional Cypriot Easter: tender meat, rich juices and potatoes soaked in ...
What Cyprus wine to drink this Easter
This year, Orthodox Easter falls on Sunday, April 12. While it is a very religious time of year, attention is also given to traditional foods, flaounas, red eggs, kokoretsi, lamb on ...
How to enjoy Easter chocolate without wrecking your sleep
By Charlotte Gupta
But if you’ve been finding it harder to sleep recently, late-night Easter eggs could be part of the problem.
That’s because some chocolate ingredients, including ...
15-Year-Old Ciarae to Represent Cyprus at Sanremo Junior World Finals 2026
Cyprus is set to shine on the international stage as 15-year-old singer and performer Ciara Economopoulos (Ciarae) travels to Italy to represent the country at the 17th Sanremo Junior World ...
Popularity of invasive fish in Cyprus grows
Despite efforts to limit the spread of lionfish in Cyprus waters, this visually striking but invasive species has become increasingly prevalent in the Mediterranean Sea. First detected in Cyprus in ...
43,000km ride in the name of Cyprus
In July last year, 39-year-old Nikos Leontis boarded a ferry in Limassol on a Yamaha XMAX maxi-scooter, headed on a journey across Europe to continue all the way down south ...
Remarkable story behind a simple sandwich
Bánh mi is a sandwich where the crust shatters slightly as you bite, giving way to soft bread. It has a filling that is at once savoury and fresh. ...
Top 5 Instagram API for automation tools in 2026
Automation tools have become essential for managing Instagram at scale. Marketing agencies handling dozens of client accounts, influencers scheduling content, and businesses monitoring competitor activity all need programmatic Instagram access.
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From gym to jawline
By Jillian Sunderland and Jordan Foster
Young men and teenage boys are learning to see their faces and bodies as projects to measure, rank and optimise.
On social media platforms ...
Best 7 private label lingerie manufacturers for retail success in 2026
Private label lingerie represents significant opportunity for retailers building profitable intimate apparel programs without investing in brand development. The right private label lingerie manufacturing partner provides ready-to-sell products, custom branding ...
A minute with Elia Neophytou, ceramic artist
Where do you live?I live in the walled city of Nicosia with my partner and our dog Benjie.
What did you have for breakfast?Coffee, eggs and avocado.
Describe ...
When love turns toxic
At the beginning, Tom believed he had finally found the kind of love people spend years searching for.
Jane came into his life with intensity, charm and certainty. She was ...
Marella Discovery returns to Limassol as 2026 cruise season begins
Marella Discovery has arrived in Limassol and is starting her first sailing today, marking the official launch of the 2026 summer cruise season from Cyprus.
The ship will operate 7-night roundtrip ...
Grapes event all about wine culture
A special evening brings together wine, music and conversation for a multi-sensory and inspiring take on wine culture. The GRAPES / Sips & Scenes on April 5 in Nicosia is organised by ...
IVF clinic in north accused of giving couple wrong sperm
An IVF clinic in the north is facing accusations of negligence as patients claim their children were conceived after they were given the wrong sperm, the BBC reported on Tuesday.
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Stephanie Bowers fires back at Rick Steves’ Bordeaux hate
Bordeaux doesn’t suffer from a lack of beauty, culture, or culinary excellence. It suffers from being misunderstood.
For years, mainstream travel advice has framed the city as a place ...
Always at work: the hidden cost of remote jobs
Working remotely is still not as common in Cyprus as in the rest of Europe. Only 22 per cent of employees worked from home in 2024, the lowest rate in the EU. ...
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