Life & Style

White walls, beige tiles, beech cupboards – that’s the typical modern Cyprus home, right? Clean, bright, classic – and a bit of a visual flatline! Now think back to the mountain ...

By Christina Michailidis Even when women are equally skilled and qualified, they are often less likely than men to put themselves forward for promotions, leadership roles or new opportunities, what ...

Few dishes capture the essence of a nation’s culinary identity as wholly as pork adobo does for the Philippines. Braised slowly in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and spices, this ...

By Emily Brayshaw The iconic feathered showgirl was born amid the chaos of the first world war, when the wealthy, global French superstar Gaby Deslys entertained Parisians and Allied soldiers ...

Breaking stereotypes, overcoming obstacles and carving their own path is something the speakers of YouthTalks 2025 all have in coming. This inspiring event will share speeches from locals who have stories ...

Where do you live and with whom?I live in Larnaca, where I work as an artist and produce my paintings in my studio. What did you have for breakfast?...

One-Pot Creamy Coconut Pumpkin Curry This fragrant Indian one-pot pumpkin curry is super creamy and loaded with creamy spiciness for a comforting, and satisfying vegetable curry. It uses classic Indian ...

Nicosia will spring to life this Sunday as another edition of the Indian Food Festival takes place. Transforming Eleftheria Square into a hub of flavours, spices and aromas, the festival ...

A campaign launched by Gesy is urging people to take shingles seriously and get the free vaccine. People over 60 are encouraged to understand the risks and speak with their general ...

At the age of 55, I still feel as if I’m running a race I cannot finish. My calendar is full, my responsibilities heavy, and my heart often restless. Time, ...

Wellbeing isn’t a luxury, it’s the rhythm of a balanced everyday life with some movement that wakes the body, food that nourishes rather than weighs you down, breaths ...

Where do you live?I live in Engkomi with my husband, Michalis, and my two kids. What did you have for breakfast?Coffee! Describe your perfect dayIt depends. Sometimes a ...

Choosing a wedding photographer is one of the most personal and impactful decisions you’ll make when planning your big day. While venues, dresses and flowers all play a role, ...

You know how a workday goes on this island. Coffee before you’ve even opened your laptop. Emails piling up faster than you can delete them. A string of calls ...

By Christina Michailidis Combining visual art, performance and architectural projection mapping, the upcoming Waving Unity event will bring Larnaca and its landmarks alive with light, sound and movement. Curated by ...

Deep in the innards of Cyprus Comic Con, standing before an empty stall for Snickers chocolate, a teenage girl, surrounded by her equally teenage friends, is holding up handwritten cardboard ...

The Art Institute of Chicago is best known for its Impressionist and Post-impressionist collection, but over the last decade its contemporary art holdings have undergone a marked expansion.  During James ...

Few vegetarian dishes have earned as much global recognition as palak paneer – a vibrant green curry of puréed spinach and soft, fresh cheese, delicately spiced and unmistakably Indian. Comforting ...

By Adam Taylor It might seem like a harmless habit to linger on the loo with your phone while ‘taking care of business’, but research shows that prolonged toilet time ...

Microwave Mochi with Sweet Bean Paste 100g sticky rice flour 260ml cold water 50g white sugar Pinch of salt 1–2 drops of food colouring (red or green, optional) 50g cornflour 10-12 ...

A journey of discovery is promised for children of all ages at the upcoming Mitsikouri International Performing Arts Festival for Children and Young People, returning for a second time later ...

It is fair to say that Cyprus wine production is contemporary, although it maintains its human scale and keeps the advantages of tradition. Most wineries are small or medium-sized, which ...

Starting this year, the Nicosia International Festival 2025 acquires a taste for Cyprus wine. Nicosia For Art, the organisation behind the festival, joins forces with WINECORE – the Cyprus Winemakers Consortium to ...

Bringing some pre-weekend fun is the 6th Cyprus Cocktail Festival, part of the Digital Agenda Cyprus Summit this Thursday in front of the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. Street food, DJs and, ...