Top 3 movie scene-stealers
In pretty much every movie ever produced, it’s pretty clear who the protagonist and who the antagonist is. Writers will subtly direct you to who you are supposed to ...
Fashion meets hospitality as Cyprus steps into the luxury spotlight
From its year-round sunshine and Mediterranean coastline to its growing collection of luxury resorts, Cyprus has long attracted visitors looking for an upscale island escape. Increasingly, however, the island is ...
French artist brings Cyprus history to life in miniature
Cypriot history on a scale so small that it fits in the palm of a hand is lovingly created by French artist Yves Kervella in a busy and intriguing looking ...
‘I’ve been through hell and back’: cancer, love and a miracle baby
Stronger and softer, says Yianoula Kyprianides when I ask how her experience – actually more the experience of her husband Kyriacos – has changed them both.
‘Stronger’ is obvious enough. “‘Stronger’ as ...
A minute with: Sophia Sullivan, student, co-author of Welcome to Rainbow Zoo, founder of Kawaii Life
Where do you live and with whom?I live in Cyprus with my mum and dad, my dog Amber and my cat Biscuit.
What did you have for breakfast?Bear ...
TV shows we love: DTF St Louis
If there’s one thing I enjoy, it’s a dark comedy.
DTF St Louis explores dysfunctional families and love triangles, with everything going surprisingly slow until the favourite nice ...
We went looking for a traditional Cypriot meal – and found it in Larnaca
Some meals are planned weeks in advance. Others arrive courtesy of visiting friends. When our guests from abroad announced that they wanted “somewhere traditional”, the challenge began. Not because Cyprus ...
Winemaking becomes an art in Cyprus hills
Since 2019, founders of the Oinou Yi winery, the Vasiliades family has created estate-grown wines in Omodos, now with the guidance of oenologist Victor Bankov and consulting Greek oenologist Artemis Toulaki. ...
Five characters everyone hates
Risking sounding like an old man yelling at kids to get off his lawn, they just don’t make villains like they used to. Antagonists today in films generally fall ...
Cypriot composer turns Shanghai’s sounds into groundbreaking audiovisual opera
By Karen Taylor
Meaning City on the Sea, Shanghai is one of the most populous cities in China. A technological and financial hub, it is fast paced and high tech. ...
Food that travels: how Cypriots carry home through food
Food is not generally thought of as a record of history. But, recipes get handed down, meals are repeated, and habits turn into routines. In Cyprus, familiar dishes often hold ...
Brewing change: Cyprus café proving inclusion works
Manned by young adults with autism and dedicated to breaking down barriers, what has been billed as the island’s first social enterprise, the True Heart Café officially opened at ...
A minute with: Efthymia Stavridou, silversmith
Where do you live?I live with my partner and our three cats in Nicosia, Cyprus.
What did you have for breakfast?Granola with yoghurt, banana and peanut butter.
Describe ...
TV shows we love: Made with Love
Food, friendship, rivalry and a glimpse of Indonesian culture. In a nutshell, that is how I would sum up the new Netflix show, Made with Love. In eight short episodes, ...
Restaurant review: Why Ethos Vin may be Paphos’ most beautiful restaurant
There have long been wine bars in Paphos, but now there is Ethos Vin, located in a beautiful stone building in the historical part of the Old Town with quite ...
By Sarah Coyne
A five-minute walk through 1,000 years of Cyprus history
Byzantine, Ottoman and medieval histories unite in the centre of Larnaca, where within a five-minute walk it is possible to take in 1,000 years of history reflected in the landmarks of ...
Do morning routines really improve your day?
Early wake ups, daybreak, exercise and mindfulness have turned mornings have taken on a key role in today’s wellness arena. For many, these routines are seen as a way ...
What to watch on TV in June
Summer is here, and with it comes blessed air conditioning, Sundays at the beach and streaming services’ big guns. June and July are blockbuster months, and we are here to ...
Connecting Cyprus with the international music world
This summer, Cyprus is once again welcoming some of the world’s finest classical musicians as the International Pharos Chamber Music Festival marks its 25th anniversary. Running until Saturday, the ...
Restaurant review: Spin and Nicosia’s new pizza revolution
Pizzerias, unlike traditional eateries, live and die by table turnover. That’s the nature of the business when you sell a high-margin, low-cost product. Simple economics.
And pizza itself is ...
A minute with: Anthi Giokka, author & strategic coach
Where do you live?I live in Cyprus, surrounded by the sea, silence, books and the small moments that keep the soul alive.
What did you have for breakfast?Coffee, ...
TV shows we love: The Swarm
One word that comes to mind when I think of The Swarm isunsettling. An ecological thriller that slowly builds the idea that the planet itself might be reacting to human ...
Scents that ‘came from a memory of my grandfather’s orange trees’
For Omar Suleyman, perfume begins with a memory. “The fact that I couldn’t fly to Cyprus made me miss it even more,” says the London-based perfumer and founder of ...
Behind Antigoni’s Eurovision journey: pressure, pride and ‘Jalla’
I arrive at Limassol’s Four Seasons days after the Eurovision grand final to meet Antigoni between school visits, interviews and appearances. She greets me the Cypriot way, kisses on ...