What is mindfulness?
Therapy can be as effective as anti-depressants says DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS
Noun: ‘A mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting ...
Combining ancient practices and modern science
In silent moments it is possible to find the true moments of development and happiness one Cyprus-based yogi tells PAUL LAMBIS
Marilena Shyama Shakti uses her spiritual skills to direct ...
‘Whales died so women could look like this’
SARAH BENDALL on what shows like Bridgerton get wrong about whalebone and corsetry
The hotly anticipated prequel to the popular Bridgerton series, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, has recently landed ...
Trash talking: Cyprus, drowning in rubbish
A new map of the island shows it drowning in illegal tipping sites. ALIX NORMAN speaks to its creator, and finds the entire country is being poisoned
In terms of ...
Twitter cannot hide from EU rules after exit from code, EU’s Breton says
Twitter cannot run away from its obligations even after quitting a voluntary EU code of practice to tackle disinformation, EU industry chief Thierry Breton warned the company late on Friday.
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What’s eaten where: Egypt
Cats have been much in the local news of late: current estimates suggest that one third of feline fatalities on the island are due to what’s commonly known as ...
How does food get contaminated?
ANTONINA MUTORO on the unsafe habits that kill more than 400,000 people a year
Unsafe foods, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), contribute to poor health, including impaired growth and ...
‘There’s something very odd about Cyprus lavender’
The oldest lavender in the world comes from the Eastern Mediterranean. Alix Norman discovers the strange power of this fragrant plant
Lavender often makes us think of England – of country ...
A minute with Anthony Anaxagorou Poet
Where do you live?
I currently live alone in North London
What did you have for breakfast?
Seven strawberries and a coffee
Describe your perfect day
It would be days ...
Three Cyprus wines stand out at local contest
Three Cyprus wine took home the “big gold medal”, the highest possible award bestowed upon local wines, at the 14th annual Cyprus Wine Competition, the ministry of agriculture said on ...
Guest recipes with Tonia Buxton
A taste of something sweet
Revani Greek Semolina Cake
This cake transports me straight back to my grandmother’s kitchen.
Serves 8-10
150g coconut oil, plus extra for greasing
250g ...
Restaurant review: Agora Taverna, Paphos
The old town of Paphos continues being modernised at rapid speed. Blink, and a new shop or restaurant has opened. One such eatery recommended to me many times is Agora ...
Pakistan-born restaurateur is happy to stay
In a man fighting stereotypes, and over a plate of Pakistani kebabs, THEO PANAYIDES finds a hard worker happy to have made Cyprus his home
The first time I visit ...
Perfect perfume or eau de cat’s bum?
MAGDALENA WAJRAK on why scents smell different
The word ‘perfume’ is derived from the Latin per fumus, meaning “through smoke”. The very first account of using perfumes dates back to 1200 ...
Cyprus model leads a double life
A familiar figure in local campaigns, for one model it is all about balance – in work and in beauty finds NIKI CHARALAMBOUS
Toulia Angeli is living her dream in Cyprus, ...
Painting the bigger picture
If the walls of Cyprus could speak, they’d be crying out for more than divisive slogans and political graffiti. ALIX NORMAN meets a couple whose larger than life murals ...
WhatsApp faces first fine in Russia for failure to delete ‘banned’ content
Messenger service WhatsApp faces a maximum fine of 4 million roubles (51,500) after Russia accused it of failing to delete banned content, state-owned news agency RIA reported on Friday, citing a Moscow ...
What’s Eaten Where: Seville: flamenco and tapas
Move over Nicosia. In 1881, Seville recorded a temperature of 51C, earning it the name of The Frying Pan of Europe! Granted, this was a one-off, but Seville’s location – hemmed ...
Recipes with Roddy Damalis
Taste of Cyprus: Hearty meals that are quick to whip up
Leek and Feta Pie
Phyllo pastry tends to be quite intimidating if you have not used it before. I ...
I do: the sad truth about Cyprus’ weddings
A recent survey suggests Cyprus has the most marriages per population in Europe. Alix Norman looks at why residents are rushing to tie the knot, and it’s not a ...
A minute with Ahmet Aksunlar Peace Activist , European Union Youth Ambassador
Where do you live?
Currently I live in Kaimakli, Nicosia with my mum and my dad
What did you have for breakfast?
I am a huge fan of overnight oats ...
12 of the best and most reliable sites to get YouTube subscribers
It isn’t easy to gain YouTube subscribers. Being able to acquire a lot of subscribers requires serious hard work and lots of time. Still, you shouldn’t give up ...
Guest recipes with Serene Tharian
Nadan Lamb Curry
In Kerala generally, lamb or mutton is used to make this curry. Mutton or lamb is best cooked slow, to merge the spices and flavour the meat. ...
US banks rethink social media as a threat, not a marketing tool
Bankers are beefing up risk management, monitoring and emergency procedures around the use of social media after an internet-fueled run toppled Silicon Valley Bank two months ago and sparked turmoil ...