Life & Style

This is the highest hotel in Cyprus, 1,757 metres above sea level. It’s almost the oldest, and has been around for close on 100 years. And it’s definitely among the ...

Like most people over the years, I’m constantly bombarded with exhortations to consider healthy food options, try alternative forms of exercise and find time to be mindful. I can ...

Frenchman Guerlain Chicherit led the two-week Dakar Rally on Saturday as race favourites in the car category slowed to secure better conditions for Sunday’s 48-hour Chrono stage in the ...

It’s green and crunchy and most people either love it or hate it. There are dozens of recipes cooking Brussels sprouts – which come into their own during the festive ...

Kutia, a ceremonial dish at the heart of Ukrainian Christmas celebrations, is more than just a festive pudding. Steeped in symbolism and centuries-old traditions, it represents unity, blessings and the ...

For a while, this article on Swami Jyothirmayah – and the three-day course he conducted at the Indian High Commission in Nicosia a couple of weeks ago – was lacking only one ...

Cyprus is about as angry as Britain. And France. It’s less angry than Greece, Spain, and (understandably) the Ukraine. Unless, that is, you look at our nation as a ...

Where do you live?I live in Nicosia with my parents. What did you have for breakfast?Coffee, egg and a slice of bread with cheese. Describe your perfect day....

India’s first Christmas cake India’s first Christmas cake was born in Kerala in 1883. It is also called the Kerala Plum Cake, and is a dark, rich cake with ...

The Cyprus Society for the Protection of Animals (CSPCA) on Thursday announced its plans to report the government to the Council of Europe, citing severe failings in enforcing animal welfare ...

The first regional dog shelter, serving the municipalities of Nicosia, is expected to be licensed by mid-2025, the Commissioner for Environment and Animal Welfare Antonia Theodosiou said on Thursday. Speaking ...

At the very end of 2012, Google did something it had never done before. And has never done since. It launched a New Year map. The idea was that people all ...

By Despina Nicola Maria and Jack had always fought, and the arguments often left them feeling hurt, distant, and misunderstood. Maria would think, If Jack truly loved me, he’d ...

Because of Christmas and New Year, December is the month for sparkling wines. From Champagne houses to renowned wineries from all over the world get ready to celebrate New Year’...

JEAN CHRISTOU: Without meaning to sound ungrateful, almost two years after ‘kind of leaving’ the rat race, I’m still waiting for that idyllic retirement to materialise: the one where ...

Looking for the right weight loss supplement can be a tiring task. The supplement category is filled with a plethora of supplements that offer every kind of solution to obesity ...

Boating has long been associated with freedom, adventure, and luxury. Whether you’re gliding across calm lakes, exploring hidden coves, or riding ocean waves, boating offers an unparalleled way to ...

Java Burn is specifically formulated to target the root cause of stubborn body fat. It is a conglomeration of scientifically backed natural ingredients that supports healthy weight loss without causing ...

By Caleb Ferguson and Sabine Allida It’s the time of year for workplace Christmas parties, and gatherings with family and friends. Maybe you’ll drink a lot in one ...

By Lindsay Middleton A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was published in 1843. Over the course of the 19th century, his depictions of the Christmas turkey and charitable spirit were reprinted ...

By Philippa Tracy Three founding members of the Cyprus Residents Planning Group (CRPG), have been recognised for their services to the UK community in Cyprus. The organisation was set up ...

Where do you live?I am a refugee from Kyra, Morphou, and I now live in Nicosia with my family. What did you have for breakfast?Black olives and a ...

Apple pie with Melomakarona and Cantuccini biscuits For the apple pie 75g unsalted butter 5 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced (total 500 g) 3 tablespoons brandy 100g brown sugar 200g all-purpose flour 200 ...

By Rosie Nelson What is it like to move through the world when everyone tries to change who and what you are? This is the fundamental experience that the graphic ...