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70 years on from the hanging of Styllou Pantopiou Christofi, a new true-crime novel exposes the facts and fictions of a truly monstrous murder. ALIX NORMAN asks whether death was deserved ...

The very idea we have of restaurants has changed profoundly and perhaps irreversibly in recent years. We used to go out to eat, now we mostly stay in and order. ...

Female form and psyche are central to the work of one Cyprus-based artist. SARA DOUEDARI finds out more In the clutter of her studio, where the air is thick with ...

CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES takes a closer look at an Easter classic Jesus of Nazareth, the 1977 British-Italian epic TV series directed by Franco Jefirelli about the life and death of Jesus Christ, ...

From partying in LA to a semi-rural life in Larnaca, one man is always dressed to impress. THEO PANAYIDES finds him where art and engineering meet There’s a phrase ...

The ancient art of contortion led one headstrong child out of her home nation to the circus and on to balancing business with wellness. THEO PANAYIDES meets her For best ...

‘I was reluctant to torch my car in the name of journalism’. Alix Norman discovers the Stanley flask for sale on the island, and viciously tests it against Cyprus’ cats, ...

Where do you live? I live in Limassol with my family. What did you have for breakfast? For breakfast, I always like to have a black freddo espresso. Describe your ...

Disclaimer: What follows are the opinions of someone who has NOT watched the ‘original’ Heartbreak High. While I might not fully grasp the nostalgia that some devoted fans of the 1990...

Workshops in museums and art galleries allow participants to change their relationship with art. ELENI PHILIPPOU finds out more These days, the cultural calendar is a lot fuller than it ...

Catching up with friends is always a delight. Going to a restaurant for an Asian fine dining experience is an added bonus. We headed to Kiku Asian in Paralimni, which ...

Welcome to the Metaverse. SARA DOUEDARI takes a peek into the future of fashion by meeting the man behind digital fashion brand PET LIGER In the ever-evolving landscape of fashion ...

‘Every inch that’s gained could mean millions in future value!’ ALIX NORMAN speaks to a UN officer turned podcaster who’s revealing the truth of life on the Green ...

Or does it? asks Nathan Abrams Curb Your Enthusiasm, the show that revelled in awkward social encounters and misanthropy, came to an end on April 7. Over its 12 seasons and 120 episodes, ...

From a Birmingham fish and chip shop to the Cyprus village of Kato Drys, everyone knows Panayiota. THEO PANAYIDES meets a restless lacemaker mourning the loss of local traditions I ...

Cyprus spends the least amount of money on books, and has one of the lowest rates of literacy in Europe. ALIX NORMAN asks why the island won’t read Guess ...

Where do you live? I’m renting a flat in Limassol, with a flatmate (I know, big flex). What did you have for breakfast? Eggs Benedict and an Overnight Chia ...

When Netflix announced it was creating a live-action version of Avatar: The Last Airbender involving those who made the animated series, I could barely contain my joy. I have loved ...

There are quite a few new restaurants opening in Paphos, so it is very easy to have your head turned and bypass the established ones. One such establishment is the ...

An oft-dismissed medical problem affecting mostly women is finally being addressed by a Limassol practitioner. SARA DOUEDARI finds out more Ten per cent of women in the western world are ...

‘Even in Cyprus, with tensions on the rise, things felt relatively quiet.’ ALIX NORMAN dives into the past 70 years ago, Nothing Happened! Thursday was exactly seven decades on from April 11, 1954. ...

What happens at CinemaCon stays at CinemaCon says CONSTANTINOS PSILLIDES The American National Association Theatre Owners wrapped up a three-day event on Friday, where major production studios gave presentations about ...

A rock-star restaurateur in Larnaca is taking it slow after being given a second chance at life. THEO PANAYIDES finds out what is scary on the outside and beautiful on ...

‘I’ve spent much of my life feeling totally out of place, a misfit!’ Alix Norman looks at what it’s like to be an introvert in an extroverted country ...