Life & Style

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 ...

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. ...

The fat-tailed dunnart is native to Australia’s arid scrublands and largely unknown outside of science. It may also be the key to saving some of the continent’s most ...

Most people notice it slowly. A little more hair on the pillow. A wider part. A hairline that seems to be quietly moving back. For many, this isn’t stress ...

What do crafting and saving stray cats have in common? At first glance, nothing. They are not by nature connected. But one new initiative is raising awareness and funds for ...

I arrived at The Landmark Nicosia Hotel on a bright afternoon, the sunlight catching the pale stone of its facade and spilling across the entrance. The building’s sense of ...

Automatic transmissions have evolved so dramatically over the past decades that today the same term covers fundamentally different mechanisms. A classical hydromechanical automatic transmission, a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and ...

Some Easter breaks feel more like routine than escape. This one does not. Set on the curve of Pissouri Bay, Columbia Beach Resort offers the kind of long weekend that ...

Cyprus is not at war. Despite what the global media might have us believe, we’re sitting safe. For now, anyway. Okay, we’re close to the Middle East. And ...

Mastic and mustard, sea squill and agave and cistus and meadow crane’s-bill. “This is chickweed,” says Katie Richards, pointing out a thin leafy plant. “This one is chickweed. Let ...

Bangers and Mash is one of those dishes that needs no introduction. Sausages, mashed potatoes and onion gravy do not sound remarkable, yet together they form one of Britain’s ...

White Chocolate Blondies with Raspberries & Soy Cream Ganache For the blondies150g unsalted butter (melted)200g brown sugar1 egg + 1 yolk1 teaspoon vanilla extract200g all-purpose flour100g white chocolate (...

Where do you live and with whom?I live in Nicosia with my partner and our cat, Ziggy. What did you have for breakfast?Oats with blueberries and peanut butter. ...

It’s rare that a trip actually leaves the group chat, but when it does, it’s always an exciting time. However, it’s important not to get so caught ...

Landing in a new country should feel exciting, yet many travelers face slow airport Wi Fi, high roaming charges, or the stress of finding a local SIM store. Long queues ...

A Los Angeles jury on Wednesday found Meta META.O and Alphabet’s GOOGL.O Google negligent for designing social media platforms that are harmful to young people, in a $6 ...

When I arrive for a trade tasting it has me wondering how much thought goes into conceptualising such events. Importers these days are increasingly searching for a theme to support ...

By Dipa Kamdar If you spend any time on social media, you may have noticed a curious trend: wellness influencers singing the praises of nicotine. Not smoking or vaping but ...

Arizona is not a forgiving place for a home’s mechanical systems. Summer temperatures in Phoenix regularly exceed 110°F for weeks at a time, and air conditioning units operate at ...

“I was touched by her need for love, companionship and connection,” writes Voula Kokinou in her book dedicated to the island’s favourite mascots: the cats of Cyprus. Antonio, a ...

The finest luxury cruise ships for adventurous travelers masterfully balance expedition capability with refined comfort, creating experiences where genuine exploration doesn’t require sacrificing sophisticated amenities, personalized service, or intellectual ...

A Nicosia-based microbrewery has secured major international recognition after winning two top awards at a leading European beer competition. Golem Brewhouse was awarded a Diamond Medal for its Mosaic NEIPA ...

A few years have passed since the sculptures at the MUSAN Underwater Museum were lowered onto the seabed near Ayia Napa, and now the first subtle signs of transformation are ...

Cyprus may be a small island, but its residents are remarkably well-travelled. CyStat data shows that more than 137,000 Cypriot residents returned from trips abroad in November 2025 alone, a 14 per cent ...