LONDONCHAP
English expat in Cyprus
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Registration: 30 January 2011
Thinking about moving to Cyprus from Malta - Healthcare concerned by MaltaCommando
Hello, I am thinking of moving from Malta to Cyprus. It's not that I have not enjoyed Malta for many years, but after a bad experience with the Health service, both private and public, I am seriously thinking of going to another ...
i don't know how well the private clinics are equiped m.c. or what their expertise is. Read More
Thinking about moving to Cyprus from Malta - Healthcare concerned by MaltaCommando
Hello, I am thinking of moving from Malta to Cyprus. It's not that I have not enjoyed Malta for many years, but after a bad experience with the Health service, both private and public, I am seriously thinking of going to another ...
hi m.c. i have lived in cyprus for 10 years, i have only had one occasion i had to go to a&e mid week and i couldn't fault what the hospital did for me, i was seen within 5 minutes and treated, as i say this was mid week. however, attending ... Read More
Retiring to Cyprus - Share with us your experience! by Orlaith17
We have a fairly long history with Cyprus. We are now aged 59 and 60 and we have been exploring the option of retiring there for a few years now. We would really appreciate open and honest communication from people who gave moved there, if it worked ...
hi toon, thanks very much for your comments, they are very helpful. Read More
Is a car needed.
hi craig. i live in limassol the bus service is good and 1-50 cents for a journey, a monthly card is available. i have a 1300 cc vehicle with full no claims bonus it costs me 360 euros per year fully comprehensive, and 58 euros per year road tax. a ... Read More
Best Wishes
happy christmas toon and all the best for the new year, and many thanks for your information on the forum. Read More
fuel allowance 2015 by LONDONCHAP
is the fuel allowance going to be paid this year to expats in cyprus?.
last year ray i used 18 bottles of gas heating only one room plus warm air heating as well. i put on extra clothing to keep the bills down. in the summer i put the imersion heater on for 10 minutes to get hot water, now it has to be left on for 25 ... Read More
fuel allowance 2015 by LONDONCHAP
is the fuel allowance going to be paid this year to expats in cyprus?.
hi toon, we were told winter fuel allowance was not necessary in cyprus and had our allowance withdrawn. we had to pay for the non contributers. http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/621472/RAF-base-winter-refugee-camp-fears-migrant-terror-threat Read More
fuel allowance 2015 by LONDONCHAP
is the fuel allowance going to be paid this year to expats in cyprus?.
hi foxglove and toon. in the daily express it has bee reported they are installing heaters at akritori in preparation for the winter for the immigrants housed there?. cyprus was deemed warm enough for the ex pats. as per usual those that have ... Read More
fuel allowance 2015 by LONDONCHAP
is the fuel allowance going to be paid this year to expats in cyprus?.
cheers ray, thanks for your reply. Read More
fuel allowance 2015 by LONDONCHAP
is the fuel allowance going to be paid this year to expats in cyprus?.
hi toon, i have been getting the fuel allowance for the last two years, i had heard it was going to be debated in parliament and signed the petition, but i don't know if they have put the block on it as yet. the twerps in parliament should come ... Read More
fuel allowance 2015
is the fuel allowance going to be paid this year to expats in cyprus?. Read More
Inheritance and wills by Toon
An interesting piece..... Cross border inheritance in the EU just got simpler and cheaper Today, the Regulation on successions rendering cross-border inheritance comes into force. Citizens preparing a will can now choose to have the law of the ...
thanks for that information toon. wills can get very ugly, what is written and what happens after a person has gone beggars belief. they say money is the root of all evil, it isn't the money it is the people that deal with it afterwards. Read More
Exchanging old licence for new EU plastic one
it is like a lot of other administration here in cyprus toon all written in greek, as cyprus is in the e.u. they do not cater for for the people that cannot read or speak greek. when the e.u. changed the driving licence rules if a person resides in ... Read More
hgv driver by pad and vik
Is there any chance of getting driving work hgv or otherwise
hi pad & vik, there is not the abundance of h.g.v. work in cyprus like there is in the u.k. i don't know if there is a company called melis near where you want to live but you could try them, they are a meat carrier company with 7 and a half ... Read More
Driving in Cyprus by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Cyprus? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
i believe fines have to be paid, as for tax, insurance and m.o.t.,s i am not sure, judging by the state of some of the vehicles, and under age motor cyclists it seems doubtful toon. Read More
Driving in Cyprus by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Cyprus? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
driving in malta a 100 times worse than driving in cyprus toon!!!!!. a very poor reflection on their government and police. Read More
Driving in Cyprus by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Cyprus? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
the vast majority of cypriot drivers are oblivious to other road users or their own safety. start with the way cars are parked. Read More
Safety in Cyprus by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Cyprus? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
cheers toon i must have overlooked it. Read More
Safety in Cyprus by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Cyprus? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
hi toon, i agree old habits die hard, but it is good to retain a sense of wariness wherever you are, but my sense of wariness is more relaxed to bear here in cyprus. i do sympathise with the burgularies people have had in paphos. i left a message ... Read More
Safety in Cyprus by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Cyprus? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
hi christine, i have lived in cyprus for 7 years, when i first moved here from london and was walking in quiet places at night i was wary about getting mugged but gradually that disappeared. the streets in cyprus are very safe compared with london ... Read More
Drinking & Driving by Toon
So at weekend the police had a purge on this problem in the Pahos area - and over the three days they stopped over 1600 cars and charged over 130 drivers for D&D - at 鈧�200 a pop thats not a bad little earner. I wonder how many failed due ...
what are the new levels toon? Read More
food mincer
does anybody know where i can purchase a manual metallic food mincer, the type with the 4 suction pads on it, no screw on types. preferably in the limassol area. Read More
expat uk voting by LONDONCHAP
i registered online several weeks ago to vote in the general election, i have just recieved an e mail from the local council where i lived before moving to cyprus, it states that i have to be on the electoral register to vote. i am still a british ...
it sounds like the proverbial 6 of 1 and halve dozen of the other that never gets anywhere toon, it only leads to arranging a rubbish heap. Read More
expat uk voting by LONDONCHAP
i registered online several weeks ago to vote in the general election, i have just recieved an e mail from the local council where i lived before moving to cyprus, it states that i have to be on the electoral register to vote. i am still a british ...
cheers toon. have a nice weekend, Read More
expat uk voting by LONDONCHAP
i registered online several weeks ago to vote in the general election, i have just recieved an e mail from the local council where i lived before moving to cyprus, it states that i have to be on the electoral register to vote. i am still a british ...
it is a disgrace toon but governments do not give a damm about the people they are supposed to represent, and are well paid for not doing so. Read More
expat uk voting by LONDONCHAP
i registered online several weeks ago to vote in the general election, i have just recieved an e mail from the local council where i lived before moving to cyprus, it states that i have to be on the electoral register to vote. i am still a british ...
it certainly isn't right toon. Read More
expat uk voting by LONDONCHAP
i registered online several weeks ago to vote in the general election, i have just recieved an e mail from the local council where i lived before moving to cyprus, it states that i have to be on the electoral register to vote. i am still a british ...
it just goes to show what a complete and utter mess the whole lot is toon, the twerps in westminster couldn't give a tinkers cuss. Read More
expat uk voting by LONDONCHAP
i registered online several weeks ago to vote in the general election, i have just recieved an e mail from the local council where i lived before moving to cyprus, it states that i have to be on the electoral register to vote. i am still a british ...
cheers toon, i have just signed the petition. Read More
expat uk voting by LONDONCHAP
i registered online several weeks ago to vote in the general election, i have just recieved an e mail from the local council where i lived before moving to cyprus, it states that i have to be on the electoral register to vote. i am still a british ...
yes please toon, i would welcome that. Read More
expat uk voting by LONDONCHAP
i registered online several weeks ago to vote in the general election, i have just recieved an e mail from the local council where i lived before moving to cyprus, it states that i have to be on the electoral register to vote. i am still a british ...
good morning toon, i knew about the 15 year rule it's nice to hear that there is a movement that wants to challenge the rule. Read More
expat uk voting by LONDONCHAP
i registered online several weeks ago to vote in the general election, i have just recieved an e mail from the local council where i lived before moving to cyprus, it states that i have to be on the electoral register to vote. i am still a british ...
cheers toon, once having left the uk, the uk seems to say sod you, i filled in the vote for overseas voters only to be told i wasn't eligible, much later than the election of course, but as a pensioner it was'nt much different when i lived ... Read More
expat uk voting
i registered online several weeks ago to vote in the general election, i have just recieved an e mail from the local council where i lived before moving to cyprus, it states that i have to be on the electoral register to vote. i am still a british ... Read More
Renewal / Replacement of UK Driving Liicence with Cypriot one by Toon
THE OPENING HOURS FOR THE ROAD TRANSPORT DEPT in PAPHOS == 8am to 3pm, call them to check 26821336 Literally just got back from the Dept and all done and dusted in under one hour left with a cypriot driving licence Note... the time limit for use ...
cheers toon, i got my cypriot licence before my uk licence expired, i understood that if a person spends more than 6 months in an e.u. country that a driving licence from that country had to be obtained by e.u. law. i don't see why, i would ... Read More
UK Tv via internet by Toon
There are lots of options out there and one of them is via android box - an i can highly recommend this highly recommended Kodi addon Tecbox.tv..... a full tv guide epg (sky style) which not only includes all the freeview channels but can be set ...
thanks very much for your help toon. Read More
UK Tv via internet by Toon
There are lots of options out there and one of them is via android box - an i can highly recommend this highly recommended Kodi addon Tecbox.tv..... a full tv guide epg (sky style) which not only includes all the freeview channels but can be set ...
how much does it cost toon, is there a monthly subscription?. Read More
Burglaries - Peyia area by Toon
Please be aware there has been a marked increase in burglaries in the Peyia area - even to the point of breaking in whilst the occupiers are watching tv.. mainly jemmied patio doors and window even the ones with shutters fitted - and usually taking ...
i agree about your point on lip service from the e.u. toon, but the lack of action will speak volumes. Read More
Burglaries - Peyia area by Toon
Please be aware there has been a marked increase in burglaries in the Peyia area - even to the point of breaking in whilst the occupiers are watching tv.. mainly jemmied patio doors and window even the ones with shutters fitted - and usually taking ...
perhaps,and a very big perhaps when the burgularies come to their own houses something may be done about it toon, if not there is always the e.u. court of justice. meanwhile, keep em peeled. Read More
Burglaries - Peyia area by Toon
Please be aware there has been a marked increase in burglaries in the Peyia area - even to the point of breaking in whilst the occupiers are watching tv.. mainly jemmied patio doors and window even the ones with shutters fitted - and usually taking ...
cheers toon, there was a spate of it in limassol last year, druggies were responsible, keep an eye out for any strange coded graffitti on property, the eastern europeans have their own code for properties that are only occupied certain times of the ... Read More
Ambulance services by Toon
For those who may be unaware there is a limited ambulance service here. Most government ambulances are plain and simple taxi services - they are not staffed by paramedics but there is a private ambulance service run by a couple of british fully ...
point taken toon, i think it is a poor reflection on cyprus especially in 2015 being in the e.u. that paramedics are not manning the ambulances. Read More
New Rules - UK Healthcare by Toon
Important an interesting and VERY important snippet Recent changes in healthcare rules which can have an impact on healthcare cover for UK Nationals living abroad = all good comes into force april 2015 it was finally agreed last week, to come into ...
cheers toon, there should never have been any restriction in the first instance to fully paid up expats. all the best and good health. Read More
Driving license
there is a licensing place as you go up the troodos road near polimedia limassol. Read More
Will wriiting by Toon
Not a subject that anyone really wants to think about but one must - so as we need to have a will for Cyprus to cover ourselves.. we have one for uK and oine for Malta but not yet here!!!!! does anyone have any recommendations as to who to use or ...
ok toon, my will was just a basic will for one person, i don't have much so i suppose that was the reason why. good luck and many more years to you. Read More
Will wriiting by Toon
Not a subject that anyone really wants to think about but one must - so as we need to have a will for Cyprus to cover ourselves.. we have one for uK and oine for Malta but not yet here!!!!! does anyone have any recommendations as to who to use or ...
really toon, can i ask you what their pro-acts quote was? Read More
Barclays Bank
thanks for that toon, i used to be with barclays thankfully no more. hopefully the rest won't follow them. sadly, thats the way things are done today. the word loyalty has long gone, you only have to look at the way the government treats ... Read More
fuel allowance by LONDONCHAP
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2856280/An-end-madness-winter-fuel-cash-expats-Costa-del-Sol-bill-reaches-130million-law-changed.html. bar----ds, unfortunately i worked all of my life in britain for this kick in the teeth, last winter i used 21 ...
well hopefully toon the protests will win the day and when you become eligible you too will be able to claim what is rightfully yours. i think it is disgusting how the government can even consider withdrawing the fuel allowance from the ex pats. ... Read More
fuel allowance by LONDONCHAP
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2856280/An-end-madness-winter-fuel-cash-expats-Costa-del-Sol-bill-reaches-130million-law-changed.html. bar----ds, unfortunately i worked all of my life in britain for this kick in the teeth, last winter i used 21 ...
good afternoon toon, thank you very much for that information i shall get a letter off today. Read More
fuel allowance by LONDONCHAP
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2856280/An-end-madness-winter-fuel-cash-expats-Costa-del-Sol-bill-reaches-130million-law-changed.html. bar----ds, unfortunately i worked all of my life in britain for this kick in the teeth, last winter i used 21 ...
cheers toon, ids and co are intent on making it more difficult for the pensioners that live abroad. Read More
fuel allowance by LONDONCHAP
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2856280/An-end-madness-winter-fuel-cash-expats-Costa-del-Sol-bill-reaches-130million-law-changed.html. bar----ds, unfortunately i worked all of my life in britain for this kick in the teeth, last winter i used 21 ...
hi toon, i have sent mine off and will spread the gospel. Read More
fuel allowance by LONDONCHAP
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2856280/An-end-madness-winter-fuel-cash-expats-Costa-del-Sol-bill-reaches-130million-law-changed.html. bar----ds, unfortunately i worked all of my life in britain for this kick in the teeth, last winter i used 21 ...
cheers toon, i shall get that off straight away. Read More
Will wriiting by Toon
Not a subject that anyone really wants to think about but one must - so as we need to have a will for Cyprus to cover ourselves.. we have one for uK and oine for Malta but not yet here!!!!! does anyone have any recommendations as to who to use or ...
thank you for that information james most helpful, different than what i was told in 2007 by my solicitor. good luck. Read More
Will wriiting by Toon
Not a subject that anyone really wants to think about but one must - so as we need to have a will for Cyprus to cover ourselves.. we have one for uK and oine for Malta but not yet here!!!!! does anyone have any recommendations as to who to use or ...
hi toon, the first will i had made out here in cyprus in 2007 cost me 300 cypriot pounds for a single will. but they did put a nice wax seal on the back of the envelope at the court house and i got lots of lovely happy looking smiles from the chap ... Read More
Will wriiting by Toon
Not a subject that anyone really wants to think about but one must - so as we need to have a will for Cyprus to cover ourselves.. we have one for uK and oine for Malta but not yet here!!!!! does anyone have any recommendations as to who to use or ...
hi toon. i had my will made out in england before i moved to cyprus, i was informed that it would not be valid in cyprus especially as i had a property here. i had a will made out here in cyprus and later found out i was overcharged by more than ... Read More
fuel allowance by LONDONCHAP
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2856280/An-end-madness-winter-fuel-cash-expats-Costa-del-Sol-bill-reaches-130million-law-changed.html. bar----ds, unfortunately i worked all of my life in britain for this kick in the teeth, last winter i used 21 ...
if i hear anything toon i shall post the blog, i used 18 bottles of gas last year and that was when i was out working, it will be more this year, i won't voice any more opinions on my entitlement they wouldn't be printed.. Read More
fuel allowance
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2856280/An-end-madness-winter-fuel-cash-expats-Costa-del-Sol-bill-reaches-130million-law-changed.html. bar----ds, unfortunately i worked all of my life in britain for this kick in the teeth, last winter i used 21 ... Read More
Blog - why so many views and no answers / replies by Toon
this is a puzzle to me - lots of people viewing but few if any replies anyone care to give an answer?
factual comments can be very useful as well, just keep the comments or help sought comments coming. do not give the blog the cypriot shoulder shrug which speaks volumes when you are in the right. Read More
Visa requirement to rent a flat in Cyprus
hi goriders, i don't think you would need a residential visa to rent for 90 days, but i am not sure what the regulations are for non e.u. citizens. normally rental of accommodation is done on a 6 monthly contract but there are people willing to ... Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cyprus forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
if a respectable state pension was paid in the first instance it would not be necessary to provide the much needed fuel allowance, as for the 10 pounds christmas gift every year for the pensioners i see it as an insult, 10 pounds wow wee, not even ... Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cyprus forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
heygirl69. wether an ex pat has a home in the u.k. as well as abroad is no excuse for non entitlement for the fuel allowance, providing it has been paid for by a lifetime of contributions in the u.k. if a person is willing to forfeit their fuel ... Read More
EHIC cards by Toon
Q has anyone here who is not on uk state pension, retired early in their late 50s who has a legitimate EHIC card for emergency healthcare use outsde of cyprus.... if so how did you get it - and I do stress legitimate - ie with out maintaining a UK ...
hi again toon. i wish you the best of luck with it. i am sure there must be a lot of other people in the same situation. a lot of the the ill thought legislation in the european union leaves a lot to be desired like some of the representatives in ... Read More
EHIC cards by Toon
Q has anyone here who is not on uk state pension, retired early in their late 50s who has a legitimate EHIC card for emergency healthcare use outsde of cyprus.... if so how did you get it - and I do stress legitimate - ie with out maintaining a UK ...
hi toon, it sounds like the european union / u.k. boot for those that have have made their contributions. Read More
EHIC cards by Toon
Q has anyone here who is not on uk state pension, retired early in their late 50s who has a legitimate EHIC card for emergency healthcare use outsde of cyprus.... if so how did you get it - and I do stress legitimate - ie with out maintaining a UK ...
the way i read it toon it sounds like your u.k. contributions have been ignored, it seems very unjust to me. Read More
EHIC cards by Toon
Q has anyone here who is not on uk state pension, retired early in their late 50s who has a legitimate EHIC card for emergency healthcare use outsde of cyprus.... if so how did you get it - and I do stress legitimate - ie with out maintaining a UK ...
as an e.u. citizen you should not be finding yourself in this ridiculous unprotected predicament toon. i would speak to the office in the u.k. about all this stupidity you are experiencing perhaps the people that you have spoken to in cyprus are ... Read More
EHIC cards by Toon
Q has anyone here who is not on uk state pension, retired early in their late 50s who has a legitimate EHIC card for emergency healthcare use outsde of cyprus.... if so how did you get it - and I do stress legitimate - ie with out maintaining a UK ...
hi again toon, i would contact the office that deals with the cards in the u.k. and tell them the difficulty that you are having. if for example you went to an e.u. country looking for work and couldn"t find any work and your card expired ... Read More
EHIC cards by Toon
Q has anyone here who is not on uk state pension, retired early in their late 50s who has a legitimate EHIC card for emergency healthcare use outsde of cyprus.... if so how did you get it - and I do stress legitimate - ie with out maintaining a UK ...
hi toon. the emergency health card is issued to all e.u. citizens of which you are one. when i first came to cyprus i had my card issued by the u.k. when it expired i applied to britain via the phone for a new card, i was informed that as a ... Read More
New members of the Cyprus forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cyprus forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
do not buy where there are community expenses to be paid by residents for the upkeep of the premises. renting is better and you can move on anytime. i would not work for cypriot people, not a pleasure and low pay. Read More
Trying to decide whether or not to move to Cyprus by Mo40
Hi, my family are currently trying to decide whether or not to move to Cyprus with my husbands work. I have two teens and think we would chose to be in or near Larnaca, any recommendations on schooling? We hope to get out soon to have a look. Please ...
i have heard that the north is cheaper and a better place to live than southern cyprus, but if you are thinking of buying a property in the north,"don"t" because of the politics as to ownership of the land which has not been resolved ... Read More