Life & Style

By Evangeline Mantzioris Olive oil is synonymous with the Mediterranean diet, and the health benefits of both are well documented. Olive oil reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes ...

By Ania Sadkowska and Katherine Townsend We first met Martyn in 2013 when he was 54 and working as a professor at a UK university. He cut a sharp figure in a ...

Where do you live?I live with my family in the suburbs of Nicosia. What did you have for breakfast?A Lemnos barley rusk with honey. Describe your perfect dayIt ...

Vegan Pancakes 2 cups wholegrain flour 1 cup wholegrain oats 1 tablespoon agave 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 and 1/4 cups coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3 overripe medium size bananas Blend all together and pour batter into ...

TikTok plans to shut US operations of its social media app used by 170 million Americans on Sunday, when a federal ban is set to take effect, barring a last-minute reprieve, ...

Germany’s Lufthansa Group is set to resume flights to and from Tel Aviv in Israel from Feb. 1 and Wizz Air restarted its London to Tel Aviv route on Thursday, ...

By Dr Vasilios Silivistris Now the Christmas festivities are over, we are back to the harsh reality of daily life. However, the New Year gives us a fresh start, the ...

Shamishi was named as the “worst-rated” Cypriot food by users of popular gastronomic tourism website Taste Atlas. The dessert was given an average of just 3.2 stars by the website’s ...

Marketing in a cultural context and how an artist (actor, musician or visual artist) strategizes have also been changing rapidly. Social media, digital platforms and other new technologies give every ...

It began with a theft.   The theft itself wasn’t unusual – Cyprus is all too used to its artefacts being plundered. In our time, we’ve lost the Kanakaria mosaics, ...

In a world increasingly defined by constant activity and conflict, one simple yet profound movement is gaining momentum. Donondo, created by M1a0 Shan (https://x.com/m1a0shan) ...

Back for its fifth edition is the Nicosia Whisky & Rum Experience at Moondog’s Bar & Grill. For two whole days on January 27 and 28, visitors will have a chance ...

Fajitas have become a global favourite, synonymous with sizzling platters of seasoned meat, colourful peppers and onions served alongside warm tortillas and a spread of toppings. Originating in the ranching ...

Sometimes a New Year really is a new year. “It’s a new thing for us,” says Aziz Altaany. “It’s a new thing. We lived 50 years with the same ...

Two days, 35 producers, four countries and over 100 wines. That is what is coming up at the 2025 Portfolio Tasting event in Paphos. Organised by the Two Wine Merchants, the two-day event ...

Recipes with Loulla Astin Sesame Coated Fried Halloumi with Honey These fried cheese slices with a crispy sesame crust and a drizzle of honey make a delicious appetizer or are ...

By Dan Baumgardt Maria, the new biopic being released in cinemas and on Netflix, is the third in Pablo Larraín’s cinematic trilogy of remarkable women. The equally astounding ...

Jack Jiang, The New School In the first few days after Donald Trump’s election in November 2024, purchases of emergency contraceptives spiked, with two companies reporting sales about 1,000% higher than ...

No heat, no light, no water. That was my Christmas. Okay. I wasn’t stuck in a freezing Ukrainian subway, and I could both find and afford food. I’m ...

Where do you live?I live in an apartment in Aglandjia with my partner. What did you have for breakfast?Nothing. I am on intermittent fasting. Describe your perfect dayThe ...

Orange Cupcakes 125g all-purpose flour 75g sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 pinch salt 125g fresh orange juice 40ml vegetable oil 1 teaspoon orange zest ½ soup spoon apple cider vinegar ½ tablespoon brandy 1 teaspoon ...

By Valerie Nevgen Healthy New Year resolutions often turn to dust when real life gets in the way, so why not set your sights on something both beneficial and enjoyable – ...

By Karen Taylor In a world dominated by globalization it is hard to imagine that something is unavailable for purchase. This ubiquitous spread of goods was set in motion more ...

This is the time of the year we talk about what it is in, what is out, wine trends and predictions. I would have loved to bring you more fresh ...