Paphos Life

It's all too true, unfortunately. I have not received any grants/benefits or anything and to say I am living in poverty is without a doubt - I am sure there are plenty more out there just the same - forced into this dreadful position. I am resident here but usually work abroad and thanks to the pand...

Thanks Jeanne, that is useful information, I had not seen it - but this has come out of the blue... Emgee, That's just rude and making assumptions... and I am a young single female having a tough time just asking for suggestions. I probably have not met anyone here as although I have lived here 15 y...

I haven't contacted the BHC as yet as I don't think they'd be interested and there is no point in returning to UK as I don't have anywhere to go. I have followed news on the Cyprus Helpers page for support but have avoided contacting them as some people need food more than I do, when my friend helpe...

Thank you for all your ideas. I have just been hanging on... no government help available and bills not paid for the last 3 months, since Covid struck. Added to that, Alpha Bank has decided to issue a writ to try and repossess my home. The documents are in Greek so asked my neighbours to give me an ...

Well, I was optimistic. Almost 6 weeks on since my post - no government assistance or help in any format. I've tried to get through by phone and no one answers. My emails were answered after 3 weeks and were of absolutely no help - either another phone line or suggesting I go to the office (which wa...

Thank you for your replies - I will look into everything and hope for the best. I am a bit limited at the moment as I don't have any transport and my immune system is low but eventually, I might find work in a supermarket on a bus route until I can leave the country. Hopefully I can get my job offer...

I have been without work for a year, my last company in the Middle east closed down and since then I have supported myself here in Cyprus, very frugally. I don't qualify for the usual unemployment benefit as work was outside of Cyprus. I got offered a new position in the Middle East in March (luckil...

I have worked in the aviation industry for the last 17 years - today another contract fell through. One more to go...

Thanks for all your replies. I have contacted social insurance office again as I paid fees in another european country, so I don't know if there is some reciprocal EU agreement and to see if I can recover anything from the Cypriot employers who didn't pay anything... However as yet no response. Goin...

Thank you but the employers paid in cash and never made any contributions, the employment office were not interested unfortunately, so I gave up on them and decided I would try and manage. Unfortunately, Having Alpha Bank constantly on my back is very unpleasant especially as I have no family and at...

Dear all, any advice/experience in this matter appreciated... Long story/short - Alpha Bank (swiss franc loan) lived here for 11 years and this is my only residence. I was laid off last year from a managerial position abroad and used my savings to live on since then - 3 contracts signed and fell thr...