Life & Style

It’s always a problem figuring out what to give gardeners for Christmas. I know that I receive lots of gardening gloves, all very useful but not very imaginative. As ...

Meta Platforms’ (META.O) advertising-free subscription service, a fee-based offering rolled out in Europe this month, breaches EU consumer laws, Europe’s largest consumer group said on Thursday as it ...

NATASCHA RADCLYFFE-THOMAS on why her much-anticipated collection sold out within hours British luxury fashion designer Phoebe Philo debuted her long-anticipated eponymous label to critical acclaim at the end of October. ...

Peking Duck, the crowning jewel of Chinese cuisine, is a culinary masterpiece that has dazzled palates for centuries. This iconic dish, renowned for its crispy skin, succulent meat and delicate ...

Don’t be scared of phyllo I generally do not bake, I’m petrified of all the weighing, measuring, timing and precision that it involves. I feel much more comfortable ...

Gender roles of the ancient past ensured the continuity of the tribe. DESPINA NICOLA looks at what this means for modern relationships Deep down, we all have the same ancient ...

Where do you live? I live everywhere, currently I don’t have a base, sometimes I live with my dad, some others at friends’ houses, and some others in hotel ...

Traditional Kerala Egg Stew (Mutta Ishtew) Let me introduce you to the humblest and tastiest of curries, made with boiled eggs. The thick yolk of boiled eggs combined with the ...

Ancient sites around the island boast impressive mosaics. Paul Lambis speaks to a young woman working with grains of Cyprus history to bring the skill alive for a new generation ...

The addictions management authority on Friday issued a statement marking World Day for AIDS and HIV awareness. The addictions authority noted it has prioritised the prevention of these diseases among ...

What to do in Kalavasos? Paul Lambis speaks to locals and finds evidence of the village’s past importance Whether travelling from Limassol to Nicosia on the highway or heading ...

Billionaire Elon Musk told advertisers that have fled his social media platform X over antisemitic content to “Go fuck yourself” in a fiery Wednesday interview. His profanity-laced remarks followed a ...

In creating a contemporary ode to the island’s culinary heritage, three siblings give new meaning to the island’s flavours. Eleni Philippou pulls up a chair Food is a ...

There are many ways to put a loom to use. Melissa Heckers meets one creative breathing new life into a traditional Cyprus method by combining the art with modern wares ...

Everyone knows that Pissouri is a prominent summer destination, but surprisingly, it comes into its own out-of-season. As we drive along the highway, it is very easy to forget it ...

THEO PANAYIDES meets a family man who has built his business up from owning just one truck. Just doing his job in the never-ending urban sprawl, recycling as much as ...

Connecting the past to the present, one ceramicist is giving tradition to future generations. Eleni Philippou meets her Through moulding clay, full-time ceramic artist Souzana Petri preserves part of the ...

After careers in music and law, one creative, led by her faith will stage an exhibition this week finds PAUL LAMBIS Immersed in creativity since she can remember, artist Marina ...

A simple piece of furniture is testament to the island’s cultural heritage. Paul Lambis speaks to one woman involved in keeping a tradition going The mediaeval villages of Cyprus ...

From the butterfly that shouldn’t be here to the island’s newest arrival, Cyprus’ winged wonders are surprising people around the world finds ALIX NORMAN In 2013, a gorgeous, vivid ...

Against the backdrop of Christmas songs, 100 South Korean men and women gathered at a hotel near Seoul dressed in their best with name tags hanging on their clothes, hoping to ...

From a starting point in microbiology and finance, NIKI CHARALAMBOUS speaks to a Nicosia-based man helping integrate the island’s traditions into design Although Cyprus has more than its fair ...

Sashimi, the art of thinly sliced raw fish, is a culinary masterpiece that has enchanted palates and embraced traditions for centuries. This delicate and exquisite dish, a cornerstone of Japanese ...

Serina DeSalvio looks at the saucy science of a Thanksgiving classic Cranberries are a staple in US households at Thanksgiving – but how did this bog dweller end up on holiday ...