Life & Style

Some drinks are simply made for the season. In Britain, where summer arrives like a guest you’re never quite sure will turn up, Pimm’s Cup is the faithful ...

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 ...

The first ever Larnaca Beer Festival arrives next month, kickstarting what promises to be a new festive tradition. On September 28, Zouhouri Square will fill with craft beers, breweries from near ...

Where do you live?I live with my skating partner Ilia Karankevich in a little Italian city called Egna in Bolzano province. What did you have for breakfast?Eggs, some ...

Sleep Lean is meticulously designed to regulate the natural sleep cycle, thereby creating a supportive foundation for effective weight loss. It aims to accelerate the metabolic efficiency of the body ...

Spiced Mango Salad A simple but easy Mango Salad with bursting flavours and, best of all, it is ready in 20 minutes. This is a bright, refreshing summer dish. Cubes of ...

Plywood might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of stylish home design, but it has a charm that often goes unnoticed. With its smooth ...

It started with silence. Not the comforting kind that settles in after a long day, but the loaded, tense kind – the silence that fills the space between two people who ...

There was a time when the words “game room” brought to mind a space hidden away from the main living areas. Basements, attics, or spare rooms were converted into hobby ...

Summer in Cyprus would not be complete without village festivals, where tradition, flavour and community spirit come together. One such highlight is returning this August, as Kato Mylos prepares to ...

When Michal Stourac joined the Cyprus homebrewers’ association in 2016 and participated in one of their first brewing competitions, he was a casual brewer who occasionally supplied his family with fresh ...

Goat bells at daybreak and church bells at midnight. Electric cicadas in afternoon sunlight. Breezes that rustle through old olive trees. The whisper of Mediterranean seas. You’ll forgive the ...

If you’re trying to boost your TikTok presence in 2025, you’ve likely wondered: Is it safe to buy views and likes? Or more importantly, where can you buy real ...

We’re at the Bedrock Café in Ayia Napa, surrounded by Flintstones merch and plastic dinosaurs – but Aeropryme isn’t happy with his coffee. “I wanted an iced coffee with ...

Few desserts evoke as much intrigue – and as many questions – as red velvet cake. With its striking crimson crumb, delicate cocoa notes, and cream cheese frosting, this cake has long ...

By William E Donald July was Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate disabled people while continuing the push for equality, accessibility and visibility. Despite making up 16 per cent of ...

Where do you live?In Nicosia with my partner. What did you have for breakfast?A cheese pie. Describe your perfect day.Doing nothing, but this never happens! Best book ...

Pastéis de Nata 425g package ready opened puff pastry (40×32 cm) For the cream 350g milk 100g white sugar 3 egg yolks 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 sachet vanilla powder or 1 teaspoon vanilla paste 1/3 ...

Let us start with the definition, what are experimental wines? They are wines born from uncertainty and the constant questioning that drives winemakers to seek new ways to interpret wine, ...

By Jen Wilson and Athalie Redwood-Brown The ‘100 kettlebell swings a day’ challenge is the latest viral fitness endeavour on social media. The challenge is simple: pick up a kettlebell and ...

Cyprus mountaineering is having a moment; while one team successfully reached the dangerous Belukha peak in July, another readies to climb one of the world’s highest peaks, both pushing ...

Time stands still in August. At least in Cyprus, it does. Shops close, work is paused, tourists are in, locals are out. Cultural life is brimming, the beaches are packed, ...

By Philippa Tracy The heat in Cyprus has been unbearable. At the start of the week, it was 42C in my car, five minutes after starting the engine, even though ...

Dense, creamy, and infused with the subtle perfume of cardamom, rosewater, or pistachio, this frozen treat has soothed sweltering afternoons across the Indian subcontinent for centuries. More intense and indulgent ...