Life & Style

Stuart Phillips looks at the unheralded benefits of weight training Everyone can agree that exercise is healthy. Among its many benefits, exercise improves heart and brain function, aids in controlling ...

We’re diving headfirst into the epic Year of the Wood Dragon. Represented by the majestic and mythical creature of the Chinese zodiac, this year is no ordinary stroll through ...

A humble yet iconic bread, the bagel has become a staple in breakfasts, brunches and beyond. The bagel began in Krakow, Poland, during the 1600s, where skilled hands in Jewish ...

From reducing premature deaths to saving you money Jack Marley looks at the advantages of sticking to vegetables If you’re not consuming animal products this month then you have ...

Stories from the past can still teach us important things about our approach to life, and solving its problems says DESPINA NICOLA Many of us face several dark chapters in ...

From myopic monks on magic mushrooms to superhuman detail By Rachel Moss The Book of Kells is a late-eighth century illustrated copy of the four gospels of the New Testament, ...

Where do you live? In Larnaca with my person and my dog What did you have for breakfast? I don’t eat breakfast. I don’t have this healthy habit ( 😀 ) ...

Indian celebratory dish Kerala Pork Peralan The Malayalam word Peralan or Purattiyathu means coated. Pork Peralan or Pork Perattiyathu is a typical Kerala style dry curry with coconut oil, spices ...

Gypsy Rose Blanchard went to prison for murder – and is now a social media star By Edith Jennifer Hill After spending eight years in prison in the United States, Gypsy ...

January can be a strange month in Paphos for eating out. Many places are quite rightly closed for a well-deserved break, but what is annoying is when this information is ...

Butter chicken – one of India’s best-known dishes globally – is delicious and apparently also contentious, with two Indian restaurant chains doing battle in court over claims to its origins. The ...

From a child who was never heard, to a young ‘asshole’, to wearing many emotional hats, one alternative doctor is fearless. THEO PANAYIDES meets him Where to begin? Most of ...

How young designer from the island made it on international fashion platform with a focus on sustainability and smashing gender boundaries. SARA DOUEDARI meets him In the vibrant landscape of ...

In the realm of interior design, the importance of rugs cannot be overstated. These versatile pieces not only serve functional purposes like providing comfort underfoot and reducing noise but also ...

‘Reports from the time suggest that audiences participated vociferously in the plots, cheering their heroes and booing the villains!’ ALIX NORMAN discovers an iconic 1950s cinema is set to reopen ...

Four ways to tell the designer fashion items worth investing in from the ones that aren’t By Naomi Braithwaite Whether it’s aspiring to the “quiet luxury” or “old ...

Curious about Feng Shui but find it a bit overwhelming? Let’s make it easy! The Feng Shui Bagua Map is a tool that can bring good vibes to your ...

Frog’s Legs – a dish that has hopped its way into culinary traditions around the world, transcend borders and inviting both awe and curiosity. In ancient times, the consumption of ...

Opposites don’t attract, but mixing them with the right chemistry can give a delicious result says Nathan Kilah Salads are not just for summer. And salads are even more ...

Good food, savouring life and social connections all add to longevity in specific parts of Greece. YANNA DARILIS looks at why Greece is recognised as a Blue Zone, a term ...

On an island known for its mistreatment of animals, will attitudes ever change? ALIX NORMAN meets the pup whose journey has started a local revolution There’s a law that ...

Social media platform Reddit has drawn up detailed plans to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in March, moving forward with a listing it has been eyeing for more than ...

What to do with Cyprus winter vegetable? Pork Stew with Commandaria sauce and Mashed Kolokassi 1/2 kilo pork 300ml Commandaria Salt Pepper 2 tablespoons dry coriander seeds, crushed 50ml olive oil Water 250...

Time to taste the spirits! This January, Moondog’s Bar & Grill is set to host the 4th Nicosia Whiskey & Rum Experience and it is expected to be a ...