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by Ams
Mon Dec 15, 2025 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Brussels
Replies: 3
Views: 215

Re: Brussels

Cut them in half and roast them. Toss with olive oil, seasoning, some garlic if you like, and also some bacon/pancetta bits if you like. Total game changer. I hated boiled sprouts, but now make this dish quite a few times in winter.
by Ams
Thu Nov 13, 2025 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphiakos Protest at Paphos Court House On November 14 (10 am)
Replies: 12
Views: 1418

Re: Paphiakos Protest at Paphos Court House On November 14 (10 am)

There was an eviction order in 2004 and a court appearance the animal numbers were 1000, at the time the press said the Church owned the land. Yeah, I seem to remember that there was a scare that they would have to move many years ago, and they had tried to find new land and had somewhere in mind, ...
by Ams
Tue Oct 07, 2025 12:21 pm
Forum: Absent Friends
Topic: Max Rapp - Rest In Peace
Replies: 23
Views: 11855

Re: Max Rapp - Rest In Peace

Oh, this is the saddest news. He was such a big part of this forum, and his posts have been noticeable by their absence these last few weeks. The forum won't be quite the same without him. I always enjoyed his posts, photos and stories and will very much miss them.
by Ams
Thu Sep 25, 2025 6:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Renal Problems In Cats
Replies: 7
Views: 1437

Re: Renal Problems In Cats

Good luck. I have been through it with a cat with chronic kidney disease, and unfortunately have to admit it got harder as time went on. At the beginning she was ok with the special diet food, but got fussier as time went on and wouldn't eat it - and I tried many different brands. I can't offer much...
by Ams
Fri Sep 05, 2025 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Lottery Dream
Replies: 10
Views: 2049

Re: Lottery Dream

Anyone whilst in cyprus can play the opap games, doesn't matter if you live here or not providing they are 18 years old. Years ago i won 2500e on protto, i didnt pay any tax From the opap site, 5. WINNINGS TAXATION Upon payment of winnings to the beneficiary, 20% of the amount of winnings exceeding...
by Ams
Thu Sep 04, 2025 12:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Lottery Dream
Replies: 10
Views: 2049

Re: Lottery Dream

On the same subject, but on a tangent... Does anyone know the Cyprus Opap rules, for Joker etc? How much Cyprus tax would you pay on a large win (well, I can dream, can't I?)? Can non-residents play Joker? Eg, my family have bought tickets when visiting when there's a large prize. If their ticket wo...
by Ams
Mon Sep 01, 2025 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: All about Kleftiko....
Replies: 4
Views: 1233

Re: All about Kleftiko....

That is an interesting article, thanks Max. I never knew Kleftiko was considered a supper meal.
by Ams
Tue Jul 29, 2025 11:37 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Fires 🔥
Replies: 13
Views: 4481

Re: Fires 🔥

It's all so devastating and heart breaking. It's such a lovely part of Cyprus, I love driving up there and exploring the villages and countryside and hidden gems. And it's outstanding what a large area it covered, how much was lost. I'm dreading the next time I drive up there, though of course that ...
by Ams
Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Lloyd, Happy in Cyprus and Yak Flyer
Replies: 17
Views: 3039

Re: Lloyd, Happy in Cyprus and Yak Flyer

This is sad news. As a long-time forum member, CL before PL, I'm sure I read hundreds of his posts over the years. I missed them when he stopped posting here.

Condolences to his family.
by Ams
Thu Jun 12, 2025 11:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Trozena Reborn
Replies: 4
Views: 2153

Re: Trozena Reborn

What a lovely post, it's been a couple of years since I drove through the village so I'll have to go back soon. I first came across the waterfall by accident years ago, it was a lovely surprise. Hopefully we'll have enough rain next winter for it to flow again.
by Ams
Thu Jun 05, 2025 11:35 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Doggie steps
Replies: 6
Views: 1301

Re: Doggie steps

Shampooch in Geroskipou posted this on Facebook a couple of days ago -
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by Ams
Fri May 30, 2025 11:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: mobile van fines
Replies: 7
Views: 1494

Re: mobile van fines

This is the website you need - https://cycamerasystem.com.cy/ Either click on "View incident/citations' or scroll to the bottom of the page. Ignore the boxes for Citation Number and Password. Instead click on the last tab ' Search for pending citation s" There you fill in your ID (ARC) num...
by Ams
Fri May 16, 2025 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: First time .... (pic)
Replies: 18
Views: 3642

Re: First time .... (pic)

That is worrying, poor foxes and other wildlife. I am envious though that you got to see one up close and get a photo. The few times I have seen a fox they've just been quickly running across the road. Just for you, Ams, the next day the male fox appeared at my garden and I got him just after it wa...
by Ams
Thu May 15, 2025 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: First time .... (pic)
Replies: 18
Views: 3642

Re: First time .... (pic)

That is worrying, poor foxes and other wildlife. I am envious though that you got to see one up close and get a photo. The few times I have seen a fox they've just been quickly running across the road. Last time I got photos from foxes was 2018, however in the wild, here at their home with the moth...
by Ams
Wed May 14, 2025 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: First time .... (pic)
Replies: 18
Views: 3642

Re: First time .... (pic)

That is worrying, poor foxes and other wildlife.

I am envious though that you got to see one up close and get a photo. The few times I have seen a fox they've just been quickly running across the road.
by Ams
Tue Apr 22, 2025 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Getting To Foinikas From Anarita
Replies: 2
Views: 1105

Re: Getting To Foinikas From Anarita

I walked to Foinikas from the water treatment building a few weeks ago. An enjoyable walk if you don't mind the uphill on the way back. It's not too steep though. The walk took me around 2 hours round trip but that's me taking it very easy, walking down a bit as well as up to Foinikas, and stopping ...
by Ams
Thu Apr 10, 2025 3:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Shipping products from UK
Replies: 11
Views: 3169

Re: Shipping products from UK

With eShop you have to fill in the customs declaration once the parcel arrives at their warehouse, even when it's an EU warehouse, and then you pay the VAT and customs charge (for UK parcels) when it arrives in Cyprus. So all seems above board. (I have nothing to do with the company, I've just found...
by Ams
Thu Apr 10, 2025 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Shipping products from UK
Replies: 11
Views: 3169

Re: Shipping products from UK

Here you go - https://www.eshopwedrop.com.cy/en They stopped the UK for a while but they do it again now. You do end up paying VAT twice (in the UK and on arrival here) but when I need something I can't get another way I just grin and bear it (and swear about Brexit). It takes 2-3 weeks to arrive he...
by Ams
Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: New traffic law extends deadlines and adds timers
Replies: 0
Views: 1074

New traffic law extends deadlines and adds timers

New traffic law extends deadlines and adds timers House of Representatives approves changes to traffic offence regulations ....Another major change approved by Parliament focuses on the use of photoelectric devices... This proposal mandates the installation of countdown timers at junctions controlle...
by Ams
Fri Mar 07, 2025 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos Park Of Colours Update
Replies: 1
Views: 844

Re: Paphos Park Of Colours Update

Thanks for the update Dominic and good to hear the cafe is now open. It would be a great location for a lunch break from work, when I occasionally treat myself to one.