More cheap flights to Cyprus

Posted Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 in Articles by Anthony Strachan | Tags: ,

Owners of property in Cyprus who live in the south of England will welcome Ryanair’s introduction of six new, year-round flights to Paphos from London Stansted.

The new route will operate four times a week from London Stansted to the popular….read more »

For many, the idea of moving abroad can be tainted by the fear of becoming homesick.

Moving out of your comfort zone and away from your friends and family might even stop you from making the life change you so desire….read more »

Cyprus banks seek to raise capital

Posted Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 in Articles by Anthony Strachan | Tags:

The three largest banks in Cyprus; Popular Bank, The Hellenic Bank and The Bank of Cyprus, have announced this week that they will be undertaking “dramatic measures” in order to generate capital to recover losses obtained during the Greek sovereign….read more »

Chinese investment in Cyprus as prices keep falling

Posted Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 in Articles by Anthony Strachan | Tags:

According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors – Cyprus (RICS Cyprus), property prices fell on the island in the fourth quarter of 2011 with Limassol and Paralimni being the hardest-hit areas.

Prices of apartments and houses fell quarterly 1.3 per….read more »

Cypriot banks traditionally have been cautious lenders. However, over the last year or so the economic crisis has caught up with them and had a negative effect on lending.

Three Cypriot banks – Bank of Cyprus, Marfin Popular Bank and Hellenic….read more »

The Overseas Guides Company helps readers with their questions about buying and living in Cyprus. If you need a question answering, email Cyprus@overseasguidescompany.com

When we switch on the TV at our apartment in Cyprus after it’s been vacant for a period,….read more »

Cyprus expats send aid to Greece

Posted Monday, February 27th, 2012 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags:

Expats in Cyprus are being encouraged to donate aid destined for struggling families and individuals in Greece as part of a charity initiative by the Cyprus Archbishopric which includes collection drives around the island.

“The Cyprus Archbishopric wants to make sure….read more »

Ter-reef-ic news for Cyprus!

Posted Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags:

Visitors and residents in Cyprus can look forward to improved water sports opportunities this summer as plans for a new man-made reef in Paphos get underway.

Three spots for the reef are currently under consideration. The Paphos Tourism Board told OGC….read more »

Overflowing dams cause celebrations in Cyprus

Posted Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags:

As bouts of heavy rainfall fell on Cyprus in January, several of the island’s reservoirs overflowed, some for the first time in years. In Paphos District, Argaka dam which has a capacity of 990,000 cubic metres, overflowed followed by another….read more »

Locals tackle rubbish in Cyprus

Posted Monday, January 30th, 2012 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags:

Regular visitors and residents in the Paphos area of Cyprus should start to notice cleaner looking neighbourhoods following the launch of an innovative website that pinpoints illegal rubbish dumps.

Launched by Rosen Innovation Ltd, www.dumpmap.org enables contributors to upload shots and….read more »