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by josef k
Sat Mar 15, 2025 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: The Sad Demise Of The Sea You Beach Bar
Replies: 7
Views: 1711

Re: The Sad Demise Of The Sea You Beach Bar

Perhaps the extended car park area will be the site of the new desalination plant.
by josef k
Fri Feb 14, 2025 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Do you use the self serve checkouts?
Replies: 13
Views: 4701

Re: Do you use the self serve checkouts?

I refuse to use them. I prefer human contact, and don't see why I should do someone out of a job. From my observations they are often problematic.
by josef k
Mon Jan 27, 2025 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Unoffical Border Crossings
Replies: 6
Views: 2763

Re: Unoffical Border Crossings

Yes, people do. It's not particularly difficult at nighttime if you know where to attempt it, even in central Nicosia where the green line is very narrow. Of course, if you get caught you will be in big trouble, so I don't recommend anybody trying.
by josef k
Fri Dec 20, 2024 10:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: A Beatles Reunion!
Replies: 1
Views: 712

Re: A Beatles Reunion!

Not bad for a couple of guys in their 80s. Wish I'd been there.
by josef k
Thu Nov 28, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Iceland
Replies: 4
Views: 1575

Re: Iceland

EU Foods in Emba does Iceland and Waitrose.
by josef k
Thu Nov 28, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Wills in Cyprus.
Replies: 28
Views: 9943

Re: Wills in Cyprus.

I believe much of the probate delay is down to the tax office. Before probate can be granted the tax office have to be happy that the tax affairs of the deceased are in order and paid up. This causes delay as the tax office have a backlog.
by josef k
Tue Nov 12, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Lemba Flower Valley
Replies: 3
Views: 1177

Re: Lemba Flower Valley

Well done for making it so far. This is my favourite park in Cyprus. Lemba Community Council have left it to nature to run wild, and much of it has been declared a protected zone, meaning it can't be built on.
by josef k
Thu Oct 31, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: The Rebirth of the Berengaria Hotel
Replies: 5
Views: 1601

Re: The Rebirth of the Berengaria Hotel

They have taken on a huge task, but I'm sure it will be worth it. It's good to see a developer with a commitment to doing it right, rather than just chasing the money to the exclusion of everything else.
by josef k
Thu Oct 31, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Survive on 1,000euros a week in Cyprus?
Replies: 13
Views: 5282

Re: Survive on 1,000euros a week in Cyprus?

It's not April 1st is it?

1,000 a week equates to 52,000 a year! A lot more than most Brits here I would suggest.
by josef k
Tue Oct 22, 2024 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Three injured in partial roof collapse of Paphos department store
Replies: 10
Views: 3323

Re: Three injured in partial roof collapse of Paphos department store

I went to Superhome today hoping that it was open. Unfortunately it wasn't and there was work still going on inside. The staff sitting outside said it was hoped it would open on Friday. They also gave me a voucher for 15% off once it was open again. I gather anyone turning up can get one, so off you...
by josef k
Mon Oct 21, 2024 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Fire in Old Town
Replies: 4
Views: 1585

Re: Fire in Old Town

No, not arson. It seems it started inside an extractor chimney over the gas burners. It is possible that it wasn't cleaned often enough.
by josef k
Mon Oct 21, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Pano Panagia and the Vouni Trail
Replies: 5
Views: 1314

Re: Pano Panagia and the Vouni Trail

Possibly the best yet Dominic. More of these "out of town" vids please.
by josef k
Tue Oct 15, 2024 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Revolut
Replies: 6
Views: 2878

Re: Revolut

Still a good product. Just don't keep large sums in it.
by josef k
Fri Oct 11, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Kleious and Romantica Restaurant
Replies: 6
Views: 1918

Re: Kleious and Romantica Restaurant

In Kleious you passed Michael's Restaurant without comment, as you were talking about the kiosk opposite. It's a good place that I have been going to, on and off for over 20 years. Greek/international food and well worth a visit.
by josef k
Sun Sep 29, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Motorcycle and rock festival
Replies: 2
Views: 1114

Motorcycle and rock festival

I went to Paphos harbour today to see this event. Unfortunately it appears to have been cancelled. No motorbikes, stalls etc. In fact, no activity whatsoever. This is despite starting at 10:30 and me being there at 12.
A shame they couldn't make an announcement.
by josef k
Sat Sep 21, 2024 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Lebanon
Replies: 25
Views: 8875

Re: Lebanon

In the past it was to warn of possible Turkish air raids. I think their only use these days is to mark the anniversary of Turkish troops landing on the island.
by josef k
Fri Sep 13, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: UKCA club
Replies: 9
Views: 3738

Re: UKCA club

I think it was originally. However, I believe an important archaeological site has been discovered there, which would halt everything, possibly for ever.
by josef k
Fri Sep 13, 2024 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: TV Options
Replies: 4
Views: 1963

Re: TV Options

I use Triotec. Never have any problems and very cost effective.
by josef k
Wed Sep 11, 2024 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Raving Acholic
Replies: 6
Views: 2082

Re: Raving Acholic

Papantoniou has had it.
by josef k
Mon Sep 09, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Yeronisos Island
Replies: 4
Views: 1521

Re: Yeronisos Island

They are sheeting placed by the archaeologists to protect the areas where they are digging.