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Forum: Cyprus
Mar 29th 2014, 9:18 am
Replies: 1
Views: 1,827
Posted By Prometheus1

Cyprus Economic Condition

Hi guys.

What do you think? Has the economic condition in Cyprus stabilised, or are they still at increased risk of national bankruptcy or of a further "haircut" of savings?
Forum: Cyprus
Feb 22nd 2014, 10:36 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 5,462
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Moving back to Cyprus - crazy or not?

That was really bad.

Anyway, try to not think about it and better luck next time.:fingerscrossed:
Forum: Cyprus
Jan 12th 2014, 9:57 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,135
Posted By Prometheus1

Financial Situation in Cyprus

Almost a year since the Cyprus Bailout and the "Savings Haircut", do you think that the financial situation in Cyprus has started becoming stable again?
Forum: Cyprus
Nov 12th 2013, 9:52 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 8,955
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Radio/TV Licensing in Cyprus

It's "archi radiotileorasis", "crta" (Cyprus radio television authority).
This is their website:
http://www.crta.org.cy/
Forum: Cyprus
Oct 25th 2013, 11:25 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 20,354
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Cyprus Bailout Update

The Cyprus Government has made two further important changes today to the restrictions imposed on bank transfers.
Although slow, the current government is making progress towards bringing the...
Forum: Cyprus
Oct 21st 2013, 12:01 am
Replies: 101
Views: 20,354
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Cyprus Bailout Update

The 6 Russians were elected in the Bank of Cyprus Board of Directors because the new shareholders of the bank are mainly the ones who had haircut of their deposits.
There have been some Russians who...
Forum: Cyprus
Oct 14th 2013, 4:09 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 4,435
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Looking for a lawyer

There are "White Pages" in Cyprus, where you can find most of lawyers in the district you are interested in buying property.

This is available through Cyprus' CYTA website, which is the islands...
Forum: USA
Oct 6th 2013, 2:08 am
Replies: 150
Views: 8,347
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Learning to drive in the US

Driving though is not just about passing your driving test.

It is also about driving safely afterwards.

I guess though, practice makes perfect.
Forum: USA
Oct 5th 2013, 10:21 pm
Replies: 150
Views: 8,347
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Learning to drive in the US

Learning to drive on the other side of the road is not as easy as it looks.

You can always get confused very easily.
Forum: Cyprus
Oct 2nd 2013, 2:34 am
Replies: 12
Views: 17,081
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: banks in northern cyprus

I would also agree with Zygiman, that "you shouldn't keep any large amount of money in one bank, but spread it between different banks".

He is so right.
Forum: Cyprus
Oct 2nd 2013, 2:33 am
Replies: 12
Views: 17,081
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: banks in northern cyprus

It would be a big mistake to deposit any money into a bank to "Northern Cyprus".

Firstly, "Northern Cyprus" is not a country, and officially it does not exist. It was created unlawfully, following...
Forum: Cyprus
Sep 28th 2013, 9:59 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 5,462
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Moving back to Cyprus - crazy or not?

If you are thinking of moving back to Cyprus, you need to make sure you have a long-term job, with a decent salary, otherwise do not bother.

If you go to Cyprus looking for a job, it's almost...
Forum: Cyprus
Sep 9th 2013, 5:25 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 20,354
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Cyprus Bailout Update

Today Moody's said that Cyprus' economy is expected to shrink in double figures and not at 8.5% as expected during 2013, and they also think that the economy will shrink further in the next year...
Forum: Cyprus
Sep 9th 2013, 5:18 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 4,381
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Best Schools in Cyprus

Dear TMason,

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

I just want to clarify that I am NOT affiliated to any school, and I am not trying to promote anyone.

I just wanted to give the opportunity...
Forum: Cyprus
Aug 24th 2013, 10:56 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 20,354
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Cyprus Bailout Update

Well Athensman, I guess you are right.

The failed attempt to persuade Cyprus' ex President to testify to the current committee investigating Cyprus's Economic Crisis, just shows that Cyprus is not...
Forum: Cyprus
Aug 12th 2013, 10:48 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 4,381
Posted By Prometheus1

Best Schools in Cyprus

Which ones do you think are the best English-speaking schools in Cyprus?

Please provide name and district, whether it is for Primary or Secondary Education, and score them from 1-10, where 1 is...
Forum: Cyprus
Aug 7th 2013, 9:30 am
Replies: 101
Views: 20,354
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Cyprus Bailout Update

Not just that Zygiman, but also there are many Cypriots who are unemployed but are not officially registered, and there are lots of them.

You see many Cypriots are quite proud and they find it...
Forum: Cyprus
Aug 6th 2013, 1:37 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 20,354
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Cyprus Bailout Update

I also agree that as soon as the summer and the tourist period are over, there will be many more unemployed people in Cyprus.

Really sad for the people living in this, otherwise, beautyful island.
Forum: Cyprus
Aug 6th 2013, 1:36 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 20,354
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Cyprus Bailout Update

Zygiman,
So that we do not confuse people, I do not think that the newspaper article in Cypriot newspapers said that 31.7% of the island's workforce is unemployed.

I think what it said, and...
Forum: Cyprus
Aug 5th 2013, 1:42 am
Replies: 101
Views: 20,354
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Cyprus Bailout Update

Finally, something for those who are thinking of moving to Cyprus.

Although the country is going through recession, and may not be the best place right now to create a new bussiness, if you are...
Forum: Cyprus
Aug 5th 2013, 1:39 am
Replies: 101
Views: 20,354
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Cyprus Bailout Update

As for the Cypriot Economy, is gradually stabilising, although still recovering from the immense shock in March, where the newly elected Cypriot president, gave in to pressure from leaders of the...
Forum: Cyprus
Aug 5th 2013, 1:34 am
Replies: 101
Views: 20,354
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Cyprus Bailout Update

That's right Zygiman.

That was the 19th government announcement, which gradually lifts off the restrictions imposed in March to prevent panic amongst people, which may have had detrimental...
Forum: Cyprus
Jul 19th 2013, 3:18 pm
Replies: 101
Views: 20,354
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Cyprus Bailout Update

Everybody is waiting for the restructure of Bank of Cyprus, Cyprus' biggest bank.

Hopefully this will happen by the end of July 2013.

After that, and with an expected haircut of savings in this...
Forum: Cyprus
Jan 23rd 2013, 12:00 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,328
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Possible consequences of EU bailout for Cyprus?

I think a great deal will depend on who the next president will be.

There are elections in the island in early February this year.

Be a bit patient to find out what the actual measures will...
Forum: Cyprus
Jan 13th 2013, 9:52 am
Replies: 40
Views: 13,053
Posted By Prometheus1

Re: Where in Cyprus??

Cyprus is really lovely whereever you go.

Moreover, it is not a huge place, so everything is about an hour's drive away.

Most British ex-pats tend to move to the Paphos area, which is on the...
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