Choose your plants carefully
Bulbs, seedlings and more are already coming to life
I make the same New Year’s resolution every year, that I will not buy any plants that I do not ...
What’s Eaten Where: Montenegro: tiny nation known for authentic steak
Montenegro is a relatively new country, which only gained independence from Serbia in 2006. Although the nation has a rich history, recorded back to the 9th century, it’s little known ...
What will be drinking this year?
While global wine predictions are difficult there are some growing trends
Not many can predict the future, but wine ‘experts’ around the world, or shall we say ‘wine stakeholders’ are ...
We’re getting really good at making alcohol-free beer and wine
DAVID BEAN and ANDREW GREENHILL look at how it’s done
Drinking alcohol has been part of popular culture for at least 240 years, and perhaps millennia prior.
In recent years, ...
A minute with Stelios Bekios Professional bouzouki player
Where do you live?
For the past, two years I’ve been living in Nicosia, Cyprus. I was born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece.
What did you have for breakfast?
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Guest recipes with Farah Shammas
Vegan winter warmers
Yellow Split Pea Dahl
This dish is delicious on top of rice or any grain of your preference.
1 large white onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 cups ...
Delving into the Paphos region’s past
A museum on the west coast has it all culturally, from ceramic pots to gourds used as swimming floats. PAUL LAMBIS has a look around
Folk art represents a culture’...
Restaurant review: Ithaki Garden Restaurant, Larnaca
I must have walked the shopping streets of Larnaca hundreds of times. Knowing the little alleyways and back streets that connect roads is very handy because, who wants to go ...
Making New Year’s resolutions work
A new year represents the start of a brand-new chapter in the book that is your life. However, even though so many individuals have lofty goals, over two thirds of ...
Archaeologist sees the passage of time in human bones
Another year over but the work never ends for a prize-winning busy scientist who studies the physical markers of history, and has even co-written a children’s book about it. ...
I’ve indulged over the holidays
But if I’m healthy the rest of the time, does it matter asks EMMA BECKETT
The holidays are often called the ‘silly season’ – a time when we eat, drink ...
The chance for a fresh start
If you are looking to make a change in the new year, DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS looks at some of the most common
Now the Christmas festivities are over, we are ...
Our writers pick their books, films and music of 2022
At the end of a long day books, music and video can provide a bit of light relief. Cyprus Mail writers outline what kept them going through 2022
THEO PANAYIDES
READING: ...
Flights to and from Philippine capital suspended due to technical issues
Technical issues involving navigational air traffic management systems prompted Philippine aviation authorities to halt all flights to and from Manila on New Year’s Day, the airport authority said.
Emergency ...
Fidelity marks down value of Twitter stake by more than half
Fidelity funds slashed the value of their Twitter stake by 56 per cent in November, according to a monthly disclosure by the investment firm released on Friday, as the social media ...
The earliest humans swam 100,000 years ago, but swimming remains a privileged pastime
By Jane Messer
One of my life’s aims is to swim in as many lakes, rivers, pools and oceans as I possibly can, to use my liberty and swimming ...
Brussels sprouts have as much vitamin C as oranges – and plenty of other health benefits
By Federico Bernuzzi and Maria Traka
For many people, Christmas dinner is not complete without a side helping of brussels sprouts. Indeed, they are Britain’s favourite Christmas dinner vegetable. ...
A cake for all seasons
The traditional Sachertorte of Austria reflects the culture of the country and is perfect for this time of year says ANDRY VOSKARIDOU
My aim here was to present one of ...
What will 2023 bring? The end of Covid, wage increases & nuclear war?
The past few years have been hell. But will 2023 be any better? According to the predictions, we’re either in for a peaceful 12 months or a global apocalypse finds Alix ...
A minute with Kevin Brown, Founder of Minabocks digital marketing agency
Where do you live?
I live in Strovolos, Nicosia, with my wife, daughter and two dogs.
What did you have for breakfast?
Half a pot of black coffee.
Describe your ...
Guest recipes with Tonia Buxton
Hearty warming dinner
Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Olives
1 preserved lemon
50ml olive oil
1 tsp melted butter
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2.5cm piece of ginger, grated
1 tbsp ground coriander
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A new era of tourism
Visitors are encouraged to look skywards. PAUL LAMBIS meets the men leading the island’s Astro-tourism who are also helping create the first observatory here
As a growing part of ...
Restaurant review: Nema, Paphos
By Sarah Coyne
Sometimes we save the best until last, and for 2022 with my recent discovery of the new restaurant Nema, this is precisely the case. Opposite the Almyra Hotel, ...
Mother’s tale breaks the silence
A Greek Cypriot of Australia was so moved by her mother’s struggle she made sure the story was published, helping many others who may have suffered abuse finds PAUL ...