Life & Style

Classic Caponata For 4-6 servings100ml olive oil2 large round aubergines1 small onion, thinly sliced1 large sprig of celery, finely chopped25g sugar400g passata50ml white vinegar50g capers100...

Ropa Vieja is one of Cuba’s most iconic dishes, a slow-cooked shredded beef stew in a rich tomato-based sauce that reflects centuries of cultural exchange across the Caribbean and ...

By Paul Hough While some people can spring out of bed at six in the morning and go straight into their day, others prefer to wake up later as they’...

By Catrin Cousins and Jo Wiltshire Indie sleaze is back, but not as you remember it. The 00s scene’s revival taps into a growing backlash against hyper-polished influencer culture, ...

Cyprus wine will once again take centre stage in the capital this June as Nicosia Supports Cypriot Wine returns following last year’s successful edition. Bringing together wine lovers, local ...

Tangled cobwebs dangle from the ceiling in dim light and a pleasant, musky sweetness pervades the air in this repository of a precious wine collection, once owned by Georgia’s ...

When you’re searching for your first student home in Cyprus, the worst part isn’t failing to find an apartment. It’s not knowing whether you’ve seen them ...

Rising young artist Ciarae officially launches her debut single and music video, “This,That”, marking an exciting new chapter in her musical journey following her recent appearance at the 17th ...

Researcher and ethnomusicologist Nicoletta Demetriou has been awarded at the European Cultural Heritage Awards and Europa Nostra Awards for her The Cypriot Fiddler project. Demetriou’s work won in the ...

What flavours define Nicosia? That is what an upcoming event seeks to discover and share with participants. This is the theme of the next Nicosia Walk by the Home for ...

Technology has quietly rewritten the rules of leisure time. Not all at once — but steadily, screen by screen. The way we rest, play, and connect looks almost nothing like it ...

Where do you live?I live in Cyprus, surrounded by the sea, silence, books and the small moments that keep the soul alive. What did you have for breakfast?Coffee, ...

Several European countries have experimented with practical ways to increase movement among children and teenagers through school programmes, local sports initiatives and making exercise more accessible outside organised clubs. The ...

For Omar Suleyman, perfume begins with a memory. “The fact that I couldn’t fly to Cyprus made me miss it even more,” says the London-based perfumer and founder of ...

For Muslims around the world, determining the correct Qibla direction is an essential part of daily prayer. While traditional methods such as using landmarks or memorized directions may work in ...

I arrive at Limassol’s Four Seasons days after the Eurovision grand final to meet Antigoni between school visits, interviews and appearances. She greets me the Cypriot way, kisses on ...

The Lexus TZ represents Lexus’ latest major step into premium electric mobility, introducing a fully electric six-seat SUV designed to deliver exceptional comfort, advanced technology and a new travel experience. ...

It’s a game, of course. We the People vote for MPs every five years – then, once results are in, those politicians can relax. Voters have very little power to ...

Cyprus is one of the most burned-out workforces in Europe. Or so the data says. According to the latest European Working Conditions Survey, nearly 44 per cent of workers in Cyprus ...

A chance encounter with a camera at the age of six marked the beginning of a lifelong adventure for Kadir Kaba, one that took him all the way from the ...

By Rebecca Scott Fashion has always done more than keep us warm. It’s also a social language, quietly organising ideas of status, taste and belonging. What made the first ...

There is something comforting about the scent of man’oushe zaatar drifting through a neighbourhood at first light. Before traffic stirs and shop shutters rattle open, the ovens are warm, ...

By Vasilios Silivistris Sports psychology is all about the mind behind the movement. It looks at how our thoughts, emotions and habits affect the way we train, compete and enjoy ...

Shakshuka Eggs with Spicy Tomato Sauce 400g tomato sauce with aubergine150ml water4 medium eggs1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp freshly ground pepperTo serveSpicy seasonings1 tablespoon chopped fresh dillSpinach leavesBread (rusks)Strained ...