Life & Style

By Morgan West “The first time I landed in Cyprus, I swore I hadn’t left home!” Matthew exclaims. “The light, the heat, the smell of the sea: it was ...

Where do you live?I’m staying in Nicosia, in the neighbourhood I grew up in, surrounded by loved ones. What did you have for breakfast?I never have breakfast. ...

Roasted Aubergine and Sweet Potato Curry For the roast vegetables1 large aubergine, cut into 2cm cubes2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes3-4 tbsp olive oil for ...

Century Travel, Cyprus’ only cruise specialist, is once again launching its most anticipated promotion of the year. After another successful year of bookings, happy clients, ship visits and new partnerships, ...

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris From mythology to modern psychology, narcissism encompasses more than just vanity; it can significantly impact relationships, work and overall well-being. Here’s what you should know ...

Cyprus mornings should feel glorious! There’s crisp light spilling over the hills or fields, the first warmth of the sun, the sea flashing silver. Yet many of us start ...

A constitutional challenge against Australia’s social media ban on children younger than 16 has been filed in the nation’s highest court, two weeks before the world-first law is set ...

Brian Quinn spent seven years as a New York City firefighter before cameras ever found him. He responded to calls with Engine Company 166 and Ladder Company 86 in Staten Island, learning ...

By Christina Michailidis We often imagine happiness is tied to big milestones – a promotion, buying a home or travelling the world. However, research increasingly suggests that wellbeing is less about ...

Everyone, so it’s often claimed, has a book in them – or a script, or a play. The idea of being a writer is a potent one, creating something that’...

Ghormeh Sabzi, often described as the heart and soul of Persian cuisine, is a story simmered over centuries. Widely regarded as the national dish of Iran, this aromatic herb stew ...

“Join us for an unforgettable tasting experience dedicated to Cyprus’ most iconic spirit — Zivania,” says Brewfellas as the downtown Nicosia bar prepares for an eventful Saturday night. Brewfellas will switch ...

Where do you live and with whom?I don’t have a permanent base. What did you have for breakfast?Coffee. Describe your perfect day.Swim, coffee, compose, lunch, nap, ...

Easy & Quick Crustless Cheese Pie(Airfryer or Sandwich Maker)This crustless cheese pie is a quick, protein-packed snack or light meal. With simple ingredients like cottage cheese, feta, oats, ...

Cyprus has long been a magnet for couples looking to marry somewhere warm, romantic and effortlessly cinematic. There’s something about the way the afternoon sun softens the landscape — the ...

Fide Soupa: Cypriot Vermicelli Soup A bowl of comfort, healing and home. This soup is a Cypriot classic, simple yet deeply nourishing. Traditionally made with just vermicelli in chicken stock, ...

By Dina Gavarieva A new study has added an important piece to the puzzle of depression – and why women may be more vulnerable to it. Researchers at the QIMR Berghofer ...

Life in Cyprus can be wonderful – blue seas, mountain breezes, long lunches under vine-covered terraces… But, let’s be honest, it can also be maddening. There’s traffic on Makariou, ...

With December just around the corner, the busiest time of the year is approaching. The season, packed with festive events and markets, is an eagerly awaited period for one group ...

By Christina Michailidis For centuries, people have looked to the sea for healing. In 18th century Europe, doctors would prescribe sea air and saltwater baths as remedies for melancholy and ...

How long has it been since you spent two days thinking and learning about your wellbeing? I arrived at the Sixth Lidl Wellness Camp (LWC) with an urge to look ...

Online platforms will ping Australian teenagers through over a million accounts in coming days offering a choice: download data, freeze profiles or lose the lot when a world-first ban on ...

Gardeners in Northern Europe may envy us our sunny gardens, where we can grow many sub-tropical plants along with the more usual ones. Sometimes though, I long for the lovely ...

What can you say about a seven-ton, six-metre ice sculpture in the middle of the Egyptian desert? The answer is ‘Nothing’, or at least it doesn’t matter. The image ...