Lifestyle magazine Cyprus December 2021

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NEWS

CHRISTMAS IN CYPRUS

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hristmas events will take place this year but the government recommendations (at the time of going to print) is that all festivities are to be held outdoors and attendees to present a negative rapid antigen test that is not older than 48 hours. This applies to vaccinated and unvaccinated people.

Despite coronavirus restrictions, five mountain communities are still going ahead with hosting Christmas villages for the first time this winter, the deputy ministry of tourism announced on Monday.

Between December 10 and January 6, Christmas villages will operate in Agros,

Kyperounta, Platres, Kalopanayiotis and Kakopetria from 11am to 4pm on weekdays and until 6pm on weekends, the deputy ministry said.

The villages will be decorated and illuminated in a festive spirit to the sound of Christmas carols, while offering an authentic taste of the mountain areas.

The festive villages will host restaurants and ‘houses’ with local products and handicrafts for sale and the initiative will also include workshops on crafts and wine, village tours as well as other nature activities such as walking in nature trails and cycling.

Coronavirus measures mean that the villages will not be able to provide quite the Christmas experience they had originally

hoped. No musical and theatrical events will take place, and no playgrounds will operate to avoid overcrowding.

Also, the consumption of food and beverages will not be allowed in the streets, only in restaurants and cafes Access to workshops, tourist accommodations, restaurants and kiosks will only be allowed with the presentation of a SafePass.

The tourism ministry hopes that the Christmas villages will provide a great opportunity to take advantage of the domestic tourism incentive plan which offers state-subsidised accommodation in the area.

HELLO DECEMBER

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ell we’ve managed to survive 2021 and what an unforgettable year it has been! It’s been emotional.

From fearing the loss of everything to feeling the excitement of the shoots of recovery. It’s good to see the malls full of Christmas shoppers and a air of optimism in the air.

I can’t wait to visit some of the Christmas festivities around my village!

I recently went back to the UK to host

myself first event in over 18 months which was phenomenal.

Liverpool Fashion Week (pictures on the website at www. liverpoolfashionweek. co.uk) What a night of fashion, so successful that designers who participated are wanting to join me for a spring summer showcase in Cyprus which I have been planning and postposing for over a year thanks to the Coronavirus. But keep your eyes peeled on the website for more details - www. lifestylelivingcyprus. com All I can say is that I have so much hope

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for the new year for growing Lifestyle magazine and all the events, not least because I have so many travel plans and keeping fingers crossed that there won’t be any more lockdowns.

Whatever is in store for us, it can’t change our hope as our businesses start to gain momentum again.

And on the plus side again, it’s only 12 weeks until spring. Ha! Wishing you an incredibly merry Christmas and a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year.

Stay memorable

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CONTENTS 8. Thrift shopping

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18. Cat cafe 27. Fashion show 29. Best Christmas markets 31. Horoscopes 32. Music

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Fashion accounts for around 10% of greenhouse gas emissions. enjoy guilt free shopping while reducing your carbon footprint!

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How does a Dress Agency differ from as Thrift Store? They

are very different; Thrift shops are traditionally a nonprofit business ventures that sell secondhand clothes to support charities. A Dress Agency such as Vanity Flair sells new and very high-quality pre-loved clothes on behalf of our clients on a commissionbased agreement.

Why is using a Dress Agency the responsible thing to do? Now, everyone is

becoming more aware of global warming and the impact fast fashion has on our environment, making more people aware of their own consumer habits and the effects it has on the planet. Buying pre-loved items reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, amongst many other benefits.

Why is Vanity Flair so popular? It's a brilliant

concept. The shopper gets a fabulous bargain, while the sellers benefit from making some money by selling something they may never have worn.

It's a win-win situation. It

makes more sense to sell an unwanted item than to have it taking up space in the wardrobe.

What type of client do Dress Agencies attract? Anyone who

loves fashion, regardless of their budget - If you love clothes and accessories these shops are the place to find fabulous designer pieces, unlikely to be available anywhere else in Cyprus - It's like discovering an Aladdin's Cave.

What are some of the misconceptions people have about hygiene? Vanity Flair is

trendy boutique which will not accept or sell items that show any wear and tear and everything must be cleaned and ironed before it is accept.

Our clothing is probably cleaner than that found in High St stores as items in there have probably been tried on many times before. Plus, our store is fogged with hospital grade anti-bacterial solution three times a day, not because of the clothes, but to keep our clients safe in general due to the current situation.

What is your background? Formerly I

was a publisher of lifestyle magazines before moving to Cyprus. I attended and directed fashion shows, and styled many photo shoots for the magazines.

When I sold my business and moved to Cyprus, too keep myself busy I took some courses on styling and colour consultancy and then the shop became available and it seemed like a great opportunity. I think clothes and how you wear them are a fabulous way of expressing yourself and a little bit like art. Mixing and creating new looks is why Dress Agencies are so much fun – you can shop & experiment for a fraction of the cost despite many items still having their original price labels still attached. If you love clothes – then you’ll love the Dress Agency concept!

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Pour the wine into the pot, followed by the brandy.

Add 1 tablespoon of the sweetener for now. Add the cinnamon sticks, star anise and cloves.

Warm the mixture over medium heat until steaming (about 5 minutes), and keep an eye on it. When you start seeing the tiniest of bubbles at the surface, reduce the heat to the lowest of low.

Carefully taste, and add another tablespoon of sweetener if it’s not sweet enough for your liking. If it’s not spicy enough to suit your preferences, continue cooking over very low heat for 5 to 10 more minutes.

Serve in mugs with your desired garnishes! If you’re adding cranberries as I did, you can add them to the pot to make it look extra festive.

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wner of Furry Vets, Panagiotis Tsoukkas has always loved challenges and veterinary medicine is one of them.

Since he was a kid he dreamed of getting involved in the field of veterinary medicine, the dream became a vision, and now... we are here!

Having a permanent adrenaline and of course love for what he does, treats each animal as part of Furry Friends family!

Panagiotis graduated as a Veterinary Medicine at the University of Veterinary Medicines in Budapest. Then with his resolve to reach high and gain the necessary experience, he decided to move to England, where he initially worked at a first-opinion Veterinary Clinic in Leeds, and then worked at a first and second-opinion Veterinarian Hospital (Rutland House Veterinary Hospital, St‘ Helen’s, Liverpool). During his work in Liverpool, he specialized in all kinds of soft tissue surgery and

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of course any emergency room (emergency room). He worked in collaboration with specialist dermatologists, cardiologists, licensed soft molecule surgeons and orthopedics, diagnostic radiologists, pathologists, with whom he managed to gain vast experience in the field of Veterinary Medicine.

- Soft molecule surgery - Pet Grooming - Other services The purpose remains the same... to provide exceptional care to patients at all times. And of course, always here for you and your pets!

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But hearing loss doesn’t come with similar overt challenges. You can still maneuver your way through life relatively unhindered as your hearing fades. Plus, you can cope with or work around hearing issues — at least in the short term.

Advancements in science, technology and design mean perceptions about hearing aids are are no longer true.

Perception 1 — There is no treatment for hearing loss.

Reality — While it’s true that hearing loss is irreversible, it absolutely can be helped. Amplification with hearing aids is by far the most recommended and effective treatment for hearing loss, and is proven to work even for people with severe hearing loss.

Programmed and fit by an experienced hearing professional, today’s hearing aids can help even the hardesthearing among us hear sounds they might not otherwise hear, and be a part of things they might otherwise miss.

Perception 2 — If I needed hearing aids, my doctor would have told me.

Reality — one-third of people have gone more than a decade (at least) without getting their hearing tested.

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PROPERTY

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT IN CYPRUS

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rofessional property management is all about doing things in the right order and in the correct way leaving nothing to chance. If this is achieved fully and correctly developments do not only run smoothly and efficiently without major issues, quality of lifestyle as purchased with each property is protected, as is the value of property.

One of the most essential parts of professional property management is calculating everything fully and correctly to include the everyday bookkeeping and required reports to show each and every owner that everything is 100% in line with relevant laws and that their development funds are being used correctly to include balances in development account.

MYPROPMAN was designed by a Professional Property Management Company using over 15 years’ experience in the field of managing communal areas, services and facilities of Apartment Block, Complexes and Estates…

The program is suitable for individual apartment blocks with more than 4 units and for complexes or estates with hundreds of units, it can also be used for multiple different developments, there is no limit to the number of units under management. It is very flexible, for development or estates with more the 1 apartment block, or with a mixture of houses and apartment blocks, multiple cost centres can be established therefore no one is paying for something that does not belong to them, and once the setup is completed which is straight forward using the setup wizard, thereafter it is very easy to use, all that is required is for someone to input received payments, credit invoices and debit payments, and MYPROPMAN will then do everything else at a click of a button.

MYPROPMAN for Professional Property Management Companies There are many types of property management companies in Cyprus MYPROPMAN is not suitable for all of them, it does not help with property management of holiday homes or long-term rentals but for companies that manage developments which have jointly owned communal areas,

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services and/or facilities it is 100% a must.

Every owner has the right to inspect the developments records or request reports, the law also states that financial reports have to be sent to all owners every quarter and without the correct infrastructure these reports and/or requests cannot be meet easily, therefore owners start to think that they are overpaying or the persons managing are overcharging or stealing development funds, and this is when many owners start withholding funds.

Within MYPROPMAN these reports are automated, by pressing a few buttons the system does not only produce relevant or requested reports it sends them directly to each owner (as long as an e-mail address has been supplied) or they can be downloaded for printing, in addition to this owner (using individual username & password) have the option of logging into the system to view the accounts or print any report.

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It alleviates the need to have in-house equipment and software which constantly require updating or maintenance.

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It alleviates the need of software backups and storage.

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You can log into the system from anywhere in the world therefore you are not tied to the office, all you require is a terminal that has internet access.

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It gives you 100% piece of mind that no information will be lost due to hard drive or other computer issues.

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It allows you with effortlessness to manage developments within the guidelines of present relevant laws and to produce all required and relevant calculations and reports.

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Overdue communal service charge payments are highlighted; therefore, they can be dealt with promptly before they grow to a level where they start affecting the development.

MyPropMan and Property Owners In The Republic of Cyprus when you purchase a property in an apartment block or on a development which has jointly owned communal areas, services and/or facilities you have to pay communal service charges and these charges go towards keeping the apartment block or estate maintained, operational and compliant with relevant health and safety laws.

The problem in Cyprus is there is no uniformity, there is a law which fully outlines how things should be done and this is the ‘The Immovable Property (Tenure, Registration and Valuation) (Amendment) Law Of 1993’.

Yes, it outlines how things should be done, but it does not really help owners if the people managing their apartment block or estate do not know how to implement the law, especially the calculations and reporting side of things.

One of the biggest issues owners have, is knowing where their funds are going and/or are they paying too much, MyPropMan gives you instant access to your development’s calculations and accounts. When your development is added to MyPropMan if owners have an email address, they will be sent a login username and password, from anywhere in the world they are able to see how everything was calculated and to also track every cent being spent on the development.

What does MyPropMan offer owners?

MyPropMan allows owners to view budgets, accounts, reports and expenditure calculations without having to contacting the management of the development, owners may also generate their own reports for viewing online or downloading as a pdf document. www.mypropman.com Tel: 24656688 / 99952569 Email: management@mypropman. com

CAT CAFE

Lifestyle magazine visited CopsCats Cafe on Dhekelia Road, as they opened their doors to everyone last month.

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he spacious and well designed cafe is open downstairs with vet service at the back, where rescued cats can be spayed and neutered. The venue also hosts a foster area for abandoned kittens and cats upstairs, with chill out rooms for nervous cats.

CopsCats is the brainchild of Kathi Neisel and her friend Anna-Louise Woelke.

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Originally from Germany they settled in Cyprus 5 years ago.

Kathi said, “We registered charity so every profit goes into looking after the stray cats.At the moment we have 15 cats but more are waiting to come to us. We also cooperate with bigger vet clinics. Some need intensive care, most are from car accidents or poisoning and the common diseases in Cyprus. We only look after sick or stray cats that wouldn’t survive one the. But what we really focus on is neutering to stop them reproducing because that is a big problem on the island.

I set up the charity after finding stray kittens on the beach, I bottle-fed them and realized the only solution to solve the misery and help the strays cats is to neuter them. It´s not just the female cats that needs to be done, it`s also important to neuter the males to stop them fighting and spread diseases."

The cafe is open Mondays to Fridays from 9 am to 6 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm during the off-season.

Please don’t dump cats as it could be dangerous and it´s illegal. We are always full and people need to send us messages or call us so we can assist.

We can’t help the whole island but we help as much as we can locally.

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DATING

The Matchmaker tips for Christmas - Lara Besbrode

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he season for happiness, cheer and sparkling lights is upon us.

And if you’re single this time of year, or recently started dating someone new, you might be wondering how to navigate dating during the festive season, including what to expect. For starters, it’s good to know that the festive period is one of the busiest for dating and finding love online. Many singles will turn to dating apps for a quick fling. But the key is to date with a relaxed, cautiously optimistic attitude.

After all, your goal is to set a strong and healthy foundation for your relationship.

Dating during the holiday season should leave you feeling confident and comfortable in your own decision.

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As opposed to diving into deep, intimate gatherings with friends and family with your new date, try planning one-onone romantic days or evenings together. If you’ve been on 1-2 dates, consider iceskating (hand-in-hand, under the spectacle of festive lights!), visit a Christmas market together, or sing your hearts out to a festive karaoke playlist.

And if you’ve been dating for more than a couple of months, consider planning a short weekend cabin getaway or hit the ski slopes! Keep it light, fun and festive.

Remember that dating online during the festive season can be a little tricky. For one, prepare to factor in an additional layer of complexity as the festive season falls

within cuffing season, a time when many singles will embark on a romantic search for a partner to pass the colder months (which starts in October and ends just after Valentine’s Day). While some say this phenomenon is driven by desperation and loneliness, it’s also important to look at the brighter side of the equation! Human nature is wired to prefer companionship, love and warmth!

Visit thematchmaker.uk, we match people all over the world so book in a free discovery call today.

FESTIVE FUN

WANT TO GET INTO THE FESTIVE SPIRIT? HEAD TO LIMASSOL FOR SOME CHRISTMAS CHARM AND CELEBRATE IN STYLE Anexartisias Street ‘An authentic Christmas fair, according the best European tradition!’

The weather is still mild so all the merry events are happening both indoors and outdoors, with no need for more than a light jacket to enjoy the holidays. Order the chilliest drink or the hottest cup of cocoa and join in the holiday celebration Stroll down Anexartisias shopping street located in the very centre of Limassol, and enjoy the choir’s jolly festive melodies

while admiring the city’s tallest and brightest Christmas tree. There is a Christmas exhibition on the 17th of December, the annual Christmas decoration and events every afternoon in Anexartesias street (opposite Zara).

Limassol Marina & Trakasol Cultural Centre 20th of November to 7th of January Limassol Marina festive celebrations are already underway with an exciting calendar of events for the festive season.

Perfect to get you in the mood for Santa!

The Old Port area in Limassol has been transformed into a fabulously festive Christmas amusement park, with fancy ornaments, most modern games and dozens of fun activities for young and old, ringing in the most beautiful, brightest, most playful, but also the most "warm" season of the year!

For 50 days, there will be Christmas houses with all kinds of delicacies and scents from all over the world.

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BUSINESS

Secure Corporate and Domestic Storage in Cyprus

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hange is bound to happen.

Renovation, relocation, remodelling.

All these rank as one of the most stressful life events. Your life and work are disrupted as you make adjustments and changes to your daily routine.

Additionally, organising, packing and keeping track of your belongings is a hassle. Then, once you move, you have to figure out where to put all your items.

Luckily, you can take away some of that stress by storing your possessions

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at Peter Morton Removals storage facilities!

At PMR, one of the core values is to make customers life as stress-free as possible. Renovation, Relocation and Remodelling, do not have to be stressful life events.

Due to increased demand a few years ago, Peter Morton made a considerable investment and sourced a dedicated, massive storage facility on a 7,500 square meter site.

Right now, it is ranked as the largest and safest storage facility in Cyprus.

At PMR, the storage crates are made of wood and are 250 cubic ft each in size. The storage facilities are approved by BAR (British Association of Removers) and all crates are manufactured and imported from the UK. It’s easy to store items anywhere, but our warehouse is both convenient and protected. Considering

your belongings’ safety ahead of time will save you the stress of having to replace something later or potentially losing something irreplaceable, expensive or dear to your heart. Additionally, the warehouse itself and all goods that are in the store are fully insured!

With the recent increase in Cyprus crime rates, storing valuable goods at home doesn’t seem like a safe option any longer. Unlike houses, storage facilities offer more security to stored items. At Peter Morton Removals, the whole facility is covered by a state-of-the-art security system monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Three freerunning guard dogs also patrol the premises. It is, therefore, wiser to store valuable items in a

storage unit rather than in the garage or basement of our houses.

Peter Morton Removals domestic storage crates are all individually numbered. They are loaded on to purposebuilt vehicles and brought to your house, ready to be loaded by the PMR team. Upon loading of each crate, with a full inventory, the doors will be secured. On arrival of the PMR vehicle back at a secure warehouse, your numbered crate will be placed back in its specific row by a forklift.

This means your goods are not handled anymore from when collected. The redelivery process works exactly the same but in

reverse. Every crate that arrives at the warehouse is logged on to the computer system. You can access your domestic storage crates at any time by appointment with the office.

of where they going and what conditions they will be stored in. We welcome potential customers to come and view our facility, so you can see for yourself and be confident in your decision to use us.

At PMR, we always suggest to our clients that they come and look at the storage facility. If you want to store your goods, you need to be very sure For more information, please visit their website www.petermortonremoval.com or give them a call on 26923588 - Paphos office or 25722180 - Limassol office.

JEWELLERY

Love Island’s Chloe Burrows Announces Her Christmas Collection With Abbott Lyon

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ove Island runnerup, Chloe Burrows is back with her second collection with British Jewellery brand, Abbott Lyon. After such a huge response to her debut edit, ‘Christmas with Chloe’ is bigger and better than ever just in time for Christmas.

Abbott Lyon is the leading online British jewellery and accessories brand

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loved by those who seek affordable luxury. They pride themselves on personalisation and are dedicated to giving their customers bespoke, stylish pieces which hold a special meaning.

There are over 20 products, inspired by some of Chloe’s favourite styles, including the Heart Hanging Initial Sphere Necklace (£75.00), Signature Name Necklace

(£65.00), and Hammered Initial Sphere Chain Necklace (£69.00), as well as a variety of other chic bracelet and ring designs which are perfect for the party season.

The full ‘Christmas with Chloe’ collection can be found at https:// www.abbottlyon. com/ and will be available in the lead up to Christmas and beyond.

PJ DECOR ATING FROM PUNK ROCK TO PAINTER, DECORATOR PETER JUDD CAN HELP TRANSFORM YOUR HOME

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x tour manager with the Clash, Peter, moved to Cyprus 12 years ago and build his house in Vrysoulles.

He came here for his honeymoon and fell in love with the island and decided to live here.

The music industry as he knew it was dying and he needed a new career.

He offers a full interior and exterior decorating

service and specialises in damp problems. He as exclusive rights with a UK damp proofing company and guarantees his service will fly eradicate the problem.” I put some into a house 3 years ago and they haven’t had a problem since, it seems to be working” he said “And that give me great job satisfaction when a customer is happy.”

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TEGIST LIFE & BUSINESS STRA

New columnist to Lifestyle

- Berny Robertson

H

ave you been giving yourself a breakdown trying to decide what you ‘really’ wanna be in life?

You know that ‘one thing’ society tries to make us believe we need to choose to become, and then do, until we retire.

Or maybe, you’re in a job but you can’t stand it?

When actually the truth is… You know, there’s loads of things you want to do.

You’re passionate about all kinds of stuff and you’ve got tons of ideas.

You’ve got shit loads of skills in many different areas and you know you’re good at them too.

But that’s the problem.

There’s just ‘too many’ things to choose from.

It’s impossible and you’re stuck.

Well, you’re not stuck.

So you can RELAX and just chill for a sec… :) Right… Just in case you’ve been worrying yourself silly Because I know I did.

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• You’re NOT weird • And you’re NOT broken So, you can stop torturing yourself now.

There’s no rule saying we have to choose to be one thing. What you want to be when you leave school may very well not be the thing you want to be in your 30s or 40s. And that’s fine. I didn’t choose to be one thing. At least not after I found out I was a “multi-passionate entrepreneur.”

Yep. There’s loads of us… And you know what? It’s brilliant.

You get to be whatever you want without feeling guilty. You can be two, three, or ten different things, if that’s what you want.

Yeah, we’re unconventional because we don’t fit neatly into a box. But who wants to?

We’re also very creative, talented, multi-skilled, courageous and resilient.

So start showing up as a proud multi-passionate.

Just relax and start experimenting with different ideas.

Don’t try to ‘think’ your way to your purpose.

Your truth is in your heart.

And… You can make serious money doing it.

So you just need to enjoy trying a few things on for size. You can’t get it wrong so don’t stress on it.

Being a multi-passionate (a term coined my Marie Forleo), is a strength.

It’s an ASSET. Not a weakness.

Listen to your gut.

Because your heart will let you know when you’ve found the right thing for you.

Well… for now.

AYS CHRISTMAS GETAW 5 Christmas destinations you should visit this year the most well-known Chrismas market destination, but it

1. Tallinn, Estonia Tallinn's medieval old town is home to enchanting architecture that looks as though it's been plucked from a fairy tale, and this is also where you'll find its Christmas markets.

Overlooked by Tallinn symbol Vana Toomas, Town Hall Square is host to the markets, offering a selection of stalls selling food, drink and trinkets, whilst several performances take place throughout the week on the adjacent stage.

2. Wroclaw, Poland Poland is the home of many first-class destinations, but there are perhaps none better at Christmas time than Wroclaw.

The city’s colourful Market Square is illuminated by a giant purple tree, in addition to having a plethora of other impressive decorations.

3. Vienna, Austria If you’re looking to go down the more traditional route this festive season, then look no further than Vienna.

The Austrian capital has events and activity spread all across the city, but its Winter Wonderland, in front of City Hall, is the headline attraction.

shouldn’t be missed.

Fly to the heart of Transylvania and discover market stalls, an ice rink and a giant spruce tree spreading the holiday spirit.

5. Budapest, Hungary Just down the Danube from Vienna is another capital renowned for its Christmas market offering - Budapest.

Enjoy mulled wine under the sparkling Christmas lights, and browse locallymade gifts at one of several markets across the city.

4. Sibiu, Romania Sibiu may not be 29

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DECEMBER2021

ARIES (21 MARCH–19 APRIL)

You will be very resourceful, optimistic, willing to make new friends, to travel with them, to change something about your life. Singles will fascinate all around them with their allure, while the coupled up captivate their sweeties anew. You are in the position to inspire others through what you create this month.

TAURUS (20 APRIL – 20 MAY)

This is an excellent time to work on monetary planning and strategy. You’ll be focused on joint financial situations and intimate relationships, all of which will work out quite well.

However, examine all of your agreements with collaborators and clients carefully to make sure you’re on the right track.

GEMINI (21 MAY – 20 JUNE)

You’ll be in an excellent shape and you’ll have the opportunity to make much money. But pay attention, because it could be a period of extremes, with unexpected benefits and loss. Also carefully watch the sentimental factor and its influence on your professional life!

CANCER (21 JUNE – 22 JULY)

You’ll be inspired to suggest new avenues of business to your team and colleagues. You’ll have remarkable powers of persuasion so don’t worry much about getting your way in meetings.

This month brings new suitors for singles and a possible change in status for those already attached.

LEO (23 JULY – 22 AUGUST) You have experienced, and will continue to do so, a

subtle yearning to belong with a friend or a group who shares your own ideals. A trip could bring you love or more passion in your relationship, if you already have a life partner.

VIRGO (23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER) You’ll be

more willing to study, more persevering and more patient.

The financial situation will improve due to the serious and inspired way you manage your profession. Try to be more tactful, more careful about the way you communicate and about the ingenious ideas you come up with.

MANISH’S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS MANISH KUMAT ARORA EMAIL: manish@ manishastrologer.com

CAPRICORN (22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY) You are in

the position to inspire others through what you create this month. An exciting job LIBRA (23 SEPTEMBER – 22 offer, reward, recognition, or OCTOBER) You’ll feel unusually promotion is very possible. assertive and will score An opportunity to expand on major points as you surprise a worldly level arrives now. people with your insights and Widening your social circle is suggestions. However, finances indicated. will be almost impossible to AQUARIUS (20 JANUARY – 18 predict, though the odds are FEBRUARY) You will have the ever so slightly in your favour.

It’s a favourable period for hard tendency to become rigid and uncommunicative and study. to set infeasible goals. You SCORPIO (23 OCTOBER – 21 could be less creative so NOVEMBER) You’ll be very restrict yourself to routines. popular, lively and diplomatic. You should also avoid studies You’ll go out with friends, that require elaborateness you’ll have fun, play and travel Love will help you overcome more often. Listening closely some obstacles from the to your beloved nets you lots sentimental point of view. of pertinent information, and after the first week you gain an PISCES (19 FEBRUARY – 20 understanding that’s invaluable MARCH) Your eagerness to please will be mirrored by for your love life. your enthusiasm for your SAGITTARIUS (22 NOVEMBER profession. Your home -21 DECEMBER) You will be full life should be especially of energy and able to work well integrated with your very hard and make physical professional life. Toward the effort. You may begin to take end of December, you may on more responsibilities on wish to withdraw a bit and the job or in another servicerecalibrate your thinking oriented capacity. You’ll be about your career path. there for your friends, ready to help them anytime.

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MUSIC

Its December.... and time to SPARKLE!

D

o you remember seeing an artist perform and saying ‘WOW’!? That was my reaction when I saw BIASED BEAST aka Christopher Elias for the

first time, the popular and upcoming Cypriot artist and performer.

When Christopher first contacted me to perform at Savino Live, I was a bit hesitant as,

Music expert Drew Andreou, who organises Cyprus Rocks, gives her insight into the music scene around Cyprus. If you want to be included email info@lifestylelivingcyprus.com

truthfully, I had never heard him sing or see him perform before but he assured me that he would fill the venue, and he did, TWICE!! That was enough to draw me into his beast world.

Infact, he’s anything but a beast, the beast is his fiery passion and wild hunger for his music, performances and life.

His dream of performing led him onto the path he is today and even though young in years, he is wise on his outlook on life. He is super talented and last year released two original songs; I AM YOU and BUSY. Songs that reflect his experiences in New York and life lessons.

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obvious that the spirit of this metropolis helped him create his alter ego identity, exposing his inner self and deep senses.

The two worlds of Biased Beast reflect a tremendous power that he shares with his audience, attempting to inspire everyone to feel strong and confident.

Each of his performances include a combination of old and new songs, disco, Rock, pop – from Abba to Led Zeppelin, Lady Gaga to Bon Jovi, Robbie Willaims to Queen and Bee Gees.

He will have you up on your feet moving and singing along. With his great stage presence, he has young fans reaching out to him and older ones, looking on with admiration. Biased Beast is the epitome of positivity and his love for what he does sparkles through him and his shiny outfits! You will leave one of his shows feeling uplifted and lighter than when you entered and nowadays, we all need some of that!

Biased beast has two shows scheduled at SAVINO LIVE over the festive season, BE THERE!

Another new artist on our shores, is ALEXIS SUNDER. I find it refreshing when new names pop up especially if they are local, whether it’s a Live event or an online one, as we are becoming accustomed to nowadays. New times, new approaches.

ALEXIS SUNDER is one of the musicians who piqued my interest when he performed at the recent Fengaros Reacts.

A Cypriot song writer raised in the UK with European influences, whose music is a blend of soul and funk, with Blues grooves and pop beats, which create story telling songs born from personal experiences.

He sings from the depths of his soul in a groove driven direction, which I’m definitely going to follow.

Sunder’s musical background includes being the band leader of Brussels band Bowtie Collective, covering soul, swing, jazz and funk. Most recently he has been experimenting and collaborating with selective song writers and musicians across Europe. Now based in Cyprus, he is working on his solo debut EP which is set to be released in mid 2022. I am positive that we will be hearing more from Alexis Sunder and his band and will see his name appear at various events in the near future. He has a warm demeanor, smooth vocals and humble approach which originally attracted me to his playing.

If you need some music for the soul and some feel good vibes, then I recommend this artist.

Image by Marios Iosifides

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