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1. The food can wait. Have you seen this place?

Every weekend begins with optimism. ''Shall we go out?'' ''Yes! Where?'' Forty-seven messages later, someone suggests the place you always go. Before you surrender to the usual table and the usual order, ...

2. A different kind of Saturday traffic: 23 boats set sail for peace

Anyone looking out to sea between Larnaca and Ayia Napa on Saturday may find a little more to watch than the usual horizon....

3. Weekend warriors: Meet a queen, chase the wine and let someone else cook

You have all week to discuss what needs fixing around the house. This weekend, leave it broken for another 48 hours. There’s a queen expecting visitors in Pyrga, wine waiting in Kalo Chorio and enough happening in Nicosia to make “there’s nothing to do” a fairly difficult argument to defend....

4. Common foods that may increase stress levels

Stress is a natural response of the body to challenges or pressure. However, when it is prolonged, it leads to increased levels of cortisol, the so-called “stress hormone.”...

5. 25 restaurants worth making plans for in Nicosia

Some evenings deserve more than “shall we order the usual?” Whether there’s a birthday to celebrate, a date to impress or simply a good appetite to reward, Nicosia has plenty of places worth making plans for....

6. Vino Cultura Celebrates 20 Years of Wine, People and Hospitality

7. The untapped reserve of Greece's soft power

Greece has an extraordinary reserve of ''soft power.'' Rubio’s speech demonstrated that as clearly as anything could. Whether one agrees or disagrees with the way he tailored his narrative to the setting, there is no doubt that it offered further proof of the strength of the Greece ''brand.''...

8. What’s shaping Cyprus business this week

Key gatherings across Cyprus this week bring together leaders in artificial intelligence, corporate governance, and sustainable finance. Here is your quick look at the top conferences, networking events, and local industry milestones on the agenda....

9. Weekend warriors: Sails up, apples out and books in the park

From sailing and village festivals to books, apples, street food and jazz, here are some of the best things happening on Oct. 10–11...

10. Minthis Hosts Inaugural Cyprus Society for Surgery of the Hand Meeting

Minthis resort in Paphos recently welcomed the inaugural meeting of the Cyprus Society for Surgery of the Hand, bringing together leading medical professionals from Cyprus and abroad for two days of education, knowledge-sharing and professional collaboration. ...

11. From Slovenia, with love

I certainly don’t have the luxury of traveling for food—choosing my trips around restaurants I want to visit or making the discovery of local dishes and flavors the main reason for going. Still, whenever I travel, I try to book at least one restaurant to sample during my stay....

12. Weekend warriors: Chocolate in the mountains, wine by the sea; your weekend is sorted

If your weekend plans currently involve asking “What shall we do?” until Sunday evening, here’s a head start....

13. Israeli investment and migration reshape Cyprus property market

The Republic of Cyprus is seeing a growing Israeli presence as more Israelis buy homes, establish businesses and invest in large-scale developments, with some choosing to make the island their permanent home....

14. RESERVA 52 LOUNGE: An All-Day Gastronomic Experience in the Heart of Nicosia

RESERVA 52 LOUNGE is an all-day restaurant that combines Mediterranean cuisine, an elegant atmosphere, live music evenings and a distinctive garden at the back of the restaurant. Ideal for every moment of the day — from morning coffee and lunch to dinner, after-work drinks and special occasions. ...

15. Arsos wildfire contained after burning 3.5 hectares

A wildfire that broke out in the Limassol village of Arsos on Sunday afternoon has been brought under control after burning approximately 3.5 hectares of land....

16. Vrakas is back, and Limassol is getting ready to raise a glass

Limassol’s biggest wine lover has arrived early. Vrakas, the giant figure of a Cypriot winegrower, is back in his familiar spot at the Public Garden, which can mean only one thing: the Wine Festival is nearly here....

17. Eight countryside restaurants putting a fresh spin on Cyprus dining

The Cypriot countryside is becoming home to a growing number of restaurants that are challenging expectations about village dining....

18. Half the Xynisteri crop may be lost—but your bottle should not cost more

Cyprus’ most widely planted white grape variety, Xynisteri, is under attack from all sides this year. As a result, its price has soared just weeks before the harvest....

19. The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (BoCCF) presents the publication Cyprus Insula – History, Memory, Reality

The volume Cyprus Insula – History, Memory, Reality, published on the occasion of the exhibition of the same title, currently on view at the BoCCF, marks the relaunch of the Foundation’s publishing programme. ...

20. Hangovers are officially passé

The other day, dear reader, I found myself studying statistical maps that attempted to chart the drinking habits of the United Kingdom and continental Europe. Quite remarkably, for once, they had found something they agreed on....

21. The growing footprint of the Israeli presence

In Latchi, Trozena and Polemidia—three very different parts of Cyprus—three separate Israeli-backed developments are under way....

22. Cyprus’ hottest tables: 13 restaurants everyone wants to try this summer

Every summer brings a new crop of culinary hotspots. There are exciting openings, much-talked-about arrivals, familiar restaurants with fresh concepts and places that seem to take over our social media feeds almost overnight....

23. €13,271 a month for the keys, but your Cyprus coffee stays €1.50

A coffee by the sea in Limassol without needing to check your bank balance first? Apparently, yes....

24. Internationally recognised wines with the best price-quality ratio from Lidl Cyprus

Behind every good wine are moments worth remembering—moments that require nothing more than our loved ones, the right setting, and the right wine. Lidl Cyprus showcases its rich wine selection, offering wines designed to complement every authentic moment of everyday life. From a relaxed dinner with friends and a spontaneous get-together in the garden, to a brunch that lasts a little longer, a dinner by the sea, or a brief, precious break, Lidl’s carefully curated wine selection becomes a natural part of the moment and enhances the experience....

25. More Than a Stay: Minthis Residence Experience

At Minthis, the privacy and freedom of a luxury home—complete with a private infinity pool and attentive concierge service—meet effortless access to the resort’s wellness, championship golf and dining experiences. Designed for families and friends, every stay unfolds at your own pace, offering exceptional comfort within a landscape shaped by nature. ...

26. Minthis Music Festival Celebrates a Third Consecutive Year of Music, Culture and Connection.

As the final notes drifted into the warm summer evening and applause echoed through the Minthis Amphitheatre, another remarkable chapter of the Minthis Music Festival came to a close. Now celebrating its third consecutive year, the festival has firmly established itself as one of Cyprus' most distinctive cultural events, bringing together internationally acclaimed artists, passionate audiences and the timeless beauty of Minthis to create moments that resonate long after the final encore....

27. Evangelia Eliadou & Massimo Giordano on the Minthis Music Festival 2026

Evangelia Eliadou, Executive Director of Pafilia, and Massimo Giordano, internationally acclaimed Italian tenor, Artistic Director of the Minthis Music Festival and Co-Founder of LaimTee Art, discuss the vision behind Minthis Music Festival 2026, its exceptional artistic programme and its evolution into one of Cyprus’ most refined cultural experiences. ...

28. Zivania in the right hands

Since 2020, operating under the name Askon Art Wines, Constantinos Charilaou has produced an incredibly interesting line of premium wines that faithfully capture the identity of the local region....

29. 12th Gastronomos Quality Awards celebrate Cyprus’ finest producers and culinary heritage

For the 12th consecutive year, the Gastronomos Quality Awards celebrated the people who rarely stand in the spotlight but whose work deserves recognition and applause....

30. Ancient marble statues discovered in Roman-era winepress in Israel

Ancient marble sculptures dating back around 1,700 years have been uncovered near Binyamina during archaeological work linked to a major transport infrastructure project....