Archive for December, 2008

New-year celebrations in Paphos attracts festive holidaymakers

While other towns in Cyprus will enjoy firework displays and other extravaganzas on New Year eve, PAPHOS is gearing up to create the world’s largest chicken doner kebab, according to a media outlet.
There will be Christmas decorations and New Year events for festive holidaymakers to enjoy in Paphos. Cyprus mail has reported that Local cooks [...]

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New artificial island in Cyprus is set to increase tourism

As if one sun-blessed island was not enough, an artificial island is being built off the town of Limassol in Cyprus, it has been reported.
The Aristo developers has said that the island will be constructed as part of the redevelopment of the town’s marina, which it states is one of four across the country for [...]

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British couple praised the quality of life in Paphos

A British couple has spoken highly of the quality of life they are now enjoying in Paphos, Cyprus.
According to Robert and Adele Philliben, they prefer quieter holidays so they decided to buy property in Paphos and another reason is that they have heard that the country’s housing market has affordable properties that are appreciating in [...]

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Cyprus hailed as the cheapest place to settle abroad

Research has shown that Cyprus is the cheapest place to retire abroad, despite the economic downturn.
According to shelteroffshore.com, expatriates are now enjoying a number of financial breaks since moving to Cyprus. The tax burden on the Mediterranean island would be far lower than in the UK, as expats will be charged less on their pension [...]

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Cyprus begins new campaigns to bring in tourists

Tourism officials in Cyprus have proposed new plans designed to boost the island’s tourist industry.
Phoebe Katsouri, director general of Cyrus Tourism Organization has said that they are looking to identify potential markets and clients who can help maintain current tourism levels, which could be good news for people with property in Cyprus. Ms Katsouri also [...]

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Cyprus perfect for mini-break tourists

Cyprus has been praised for providing visitors with a unique holiday experience and considered to be perfect for weekend breaks.
According to City AM, The Mediterranean country enjoys hot and sunny weather for most of the year and visitors to the island can enjoy activities such as golf, diving, walking, rambling or relaxing on its blue [...]

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Northern Cyprus property market is set to expand

The property market in Cyprus is set to benefit from peace talks in the country, according to property experts.
Cyprus president Dimitris Christofias met Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat, inside a UN-patrolled buffer zone near Nicosia’s disused airport which lies between the two communities to reunite the island for the first time in 34 years. [...]

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