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Old Mar 29th 2013 | 9:06 am
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No limits on Cyprus domestic Credit & Debit card transactions
 
Old Mar 29th 2013 | 1:34 pm
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Any idea about the abroad limits? I can't seem to find any new info if those had been relaxed at all.
 
Old Mar 29th 2013 | 5:26 pm
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No, not yet. Will keep you updated as things unfold. The restrictions are being loked at on a daily basis.
 
Old Mar 29th 2013 | 6:03 pm
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The COOP banks in Cyprus are open on Saturday's till midday. Check your local branch for opening times. Remember it is a Bank Holiday on Monday in Cyprus.
 
Old Mar 29th 2013 | 7:11 pm
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Cyprus Capital Controls extended by a further 5 days.
 
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Thanks, read that too. Are you able to clarify something...they've lifted debit and credit card controls within Cyprus. Does that mean you can go to ATM, and withdraw any amount of cash?

Or does that mean that you can just go anywhere and *purchase* anything at any amount?
 
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There are no restrictions on purchases in Cyprus. The only limits are between the bank/credit card company and the client's agreed limit.
 
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Cyprus president proposes to allow casinos in Cyprus.
 
Old Mar 31st 2013 | 10:22 pm
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Russian government will not compensate Russian savers in Cyprus.
 
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Anyone know what these new 12 initiatives the President of Cyprus is proposing? Links to anything official?
 
Old Apr 3rd 2013 | 5:37 am
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The sum of up €25,000 may now be transferred abroad for genuine business transactions without permission form committee.
 
Old Apr 6th 2013 | 1:58 am
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The new Fifth Decree issued by the Minister of Finance includes the following amendments:
(a) Payments, other than cheques, or transfers of deposits/funds to accounts held in other credit institutions up to €2.000 per month per natural person in each credit institution are allowed.
(b) Payments or transfers of deposits/funds to accounts held in other credit institutions up to €10.000 per month per legal person in each credit institution without presentation of justifying documents.
 
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Dear all
I am currently living in the UK and a British citizen.
I currently have savings in Cyprus in laiki bank. As these are British savings will I also be heavily taxed or as I am a British citizen Do I have legal rights that the government can't touch my money.

Any advice would be helpful.

Thanks.
 
Old Apr 10th 2013 | 8:09 pm
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Looks like residency does not play a part in this. You will probably have to lose money in the haircut if you have funds over €100,000 in Laiki Bank.
 
Old Apr 10th 2013 | 8:10 pm
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Cyprus sells €400 Million in gold reserves.
 


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