Last weekend, many Orthodox Christians celebrated one of the most important religious holidays - Easter. In Cyprus, Easter does not end with resurrection of the holy spirit. The following day is called Easter Monday, and is given the same significance as Easter itself. Christianity in Cyprus is the largest...
Being an owner of an EU passport myself, I can truly appreciate the automatic freedom of movement this allows throughout the EU. This article has been drafted with the objective in mind to support others in achieving this goal and receiving the benefits detailed below. As you may be...
The sale of a commercial property that also comes furnished or containing equipment has been creating problems for a number of Cyprus based landlords in the last few months. Parties are having disputes whereby the sale contract of the building contained no inventory which valued each item separately. The...
There are a number of demand patterns when looking at the nationalities of those who have bought property in Cyprus for secondary or holiday homes. The Cyprus real estate market has been a largely UK foreign market since the 60’s, interestingly then the main area of popularity was Kyrenia...
Russian businesses and Entrepreneurs alike have always been interested in Cyprus as a business centre, mostly due to its tax regime, with double taxation agreements included, European Union membership, and Russian amiability, a study has found. Russia Doing Business in Cyprus 2017: Measuring Quality & Efficiency reported that 85%...
What really are the differences between 2 similar EU destinations for an expat that has experienced both? This article considers the advantages and drawbacks between island Mediterranean life in Cyprus and continental Portugal. While many European countries attract significant numbers of expats there is no doubt that Portugal and...
Thinking of moving to Cyprus in 2018? If so you will most probably need to find work for yourself or family. Is your field of work on the list? If so, you likely will have a higher chance of finding employment sooner. However the economy is continually improving. Working...
For any business savvy investor, buy-to-let properties are no stranger as a secure and relatively stable asset return which can open opportunities for various visa schemes within Europe too; more specifically in Cyprus too in popular localities such as the Famagusta region. The current tourist hotspots are towns of...
Whether you are looking for designer fashion, leather goods, traditional souvenirs or locally produced goods, Cyprus has something for everyone. Each city on the island has its own unique features and different shopping style. From modern shopping malls, customary open-air markets and traditional shops, the following guide will show...
Who can buy property in Cyprus? If you are planning to permanently relocate, or use your Cyprus property to live permanently, there are many tax advantages to owning only one property and making yourself a permanent tax resident. EU citizens have the right to live and work anywhere within...