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‘Not a real diplomat’

14/05/13
 At a time when Germans in Cyprus are being harshly treated THEO PANAYIDES meets their representative on the island, Ambassador Gabriela Guellil Sometimes I’ll joke, says Her Excellency Dr. Gabriela Guellil – sitting in her office in the German Embassy in Nicosia – sometimes I’ll joke that “I’m German, I’m a little bit more outspoken. Then I smile, and I might add: ‘And I’m not a real diplomat!’... 3 comments

A minute with Father Joseph Coleman, Priest who gives Greek Orthodox services in English

14/05/13
Where do you live and with whom?Episkopeio, my wife and four children  Best childhood memory? Camp  Most frequented restaurant and absolute favourite dish?Bennigan’s/ Steak What food would you really turn your nose up to? Anything with liver in it.  What did you have for breakfast?Coffee Would you class yourself as a day or night person? What’s your idea of the perfect night/day out? Night, quiet night at home (movie) Best book ever read?... Read on

A night – and day – at the museum

14/05/13
 With International Museum Day almost upon us it is time to take a closer look at our history says ALIX NORMAN With such a wealth of history, it’s no wonder that Cyprus has far more than its fair share of museums and antiquities and with International Museum Day almost upon us, we’re really spoilt for choice. A worldwide event, International Museum Day was established in 1977 to encourage understanding of the role of museums in the development of society, and increase awareness of our cultural heritage. In 2012, a total of 32,000 museums from 129 countries on five continents took part, and this coming Saturday sees a plethora of special events on this year’s theme: Museums (Memory and Creativity) = Social Change... Read on

Coaching for change

14/05/13
 In these challenging times ALIX NORMAN approaches personal effectiveness coaching to find out what questions we really should be asking ourselves I am nervous about this. Nervous in the way you feel about a job interview, where you know you’re going to be asked personal questions, and you have to respond with a modicum of truth because you will be caught. And if a job interview is personal, imagine how much more delicate this situation will be: I’m going for a Personal Effectiveness Coaching session... Read on

The Dating Diaries: The fun to be had on a dating website

By Maximilian 14/05/13
Being on a dating website has been a road of discovery, light hearted, sometimes serious, but always fun. Despite it, people should know that ‘out there’ there are hundreds of perfectly honest ladies who have not been treated kindly in life. Widowed, single mothers, divorced or separated, the dating site has sometimes become a meeting place of last resort for many good people. My time on it will soon end, to my friend John’s immense regret as he shared my experiences for different reasons. For me it served its purpose, albeit in a way which, many months ago, I could not have imagined even in my wildest dreams! I met many ladies, mostly in cyberspace, some ‘in the flesh’, figuratively speaking of course!... Read on

Profile: Costa-Gavras

02/05/13
 At 80 filmmaker Costa-Gavras still fizzles with a surprising energy that drives his ongoing projects. THEO PANAYIDES meets a man who remains creative and robust ... 1 comment

A Minute with… Barrie Rowe Founder of the big band sound Echoes of Swing who will be on the island in May for a series of concerts

02/05/13
Where do you live?I have a place in Cyprus and, like many other people, really love my time there. The place I call home is on an island in the middle of the Thames, outside London Best childhood memory? Sea Fishing Most frequented restaurant and absolute favourite dish? Italian at Meicos. The Thames Valley is full of the new breed of ‘gastro-pubs’ owned by so-called celebrities; I’m not a great fan of those.  What food would you really turn your nose up to?I think I’d really turn my nose up at Mongolian. ... Read on

The good sleep

02/05/13
Given the advantages it offers, the benefits of sleep are all too often overlooked says ALIX NORMAN Imagine there is something that can counteract stress, make you thinner (and taller!), lengthen your life span and improve both your physical and mental health. Something that will improve every area of your life, from focus at work to the familial home, will benefit any age from newborn baby to aged aunt and is available to every single one of us – for free? It sounds too good to be true, but this miracle cure is an ability you were born with, a therapy you practise on a daily basis, a remedy you take for granted... sleep... Read on

The nature of the taxidermist

24/04/13
 Polly Morgan has created quite a stir with artwork featuring stuffed animals. She was in Cyprus recently to set up a small, ongoing exhibition. THEO PANAYIDES meets a self confessed animal lover ... 2 comments

The written word

24/04/13
A group of keen writers in Paphos meet weekly to discuss writing in all its forms and have had a fair degree of success finds BEJAY BROWNE In a quiet corner of Paphos every Thursday morning people of all ages and from different backgrounds gather to discuss the written word. And while this seemingly small time group may not have created many waves, its individual writers have racked up an impressive amount of success.A total of 17 authors from the Paphos Writers Group have had their work published, some even making it on to the Amazon best sellers list, and all credit the group with providing support, knowledge and the will to continue... Read on
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