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by galexinda
Thu Mar 07, 2024 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Facebook Account
Replies: 13
Views: 820

Re: Facebook Account

Taking it one step further Dominic you could say the same about anything these days - difficult to know who or what to believe as there is so much going on!
The information about Covid is one worldwide example of how people were (and in some cases still are) influenced and manipulated.
by galexinda
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Biometric Card - 2026
Replies: 17
Views: 1202

Re: Biometric Card - 2026

Quoting from fishbeardsunset in the previous comment:'I don't have a crystal ball,so I haven't any notion as to what the state of play will be, like anyone else here that maybe thinking of exchanging theirs -- but,at least I have a card that "technically" covers me for 10 years under the c...
by galexinda
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:21 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Cyta - so easy
Replies: 16
Views: 1012

Re: Cyta - so easy

J B wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:19 am
galexinda wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:41 am I don't use even €10 on the phone in a year, so delighted at this news.
If you don't use/need your credit - you can gift it to another so-easy customer
Yes, that's what I do.
by galexinda
Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Biometric Card - 2026
Replies: 17
Views: 1202

Re: Biometric Card - 2026

Having initially been issued with the brown booklet I must say the exchange process from MEU3 to MUKW3 was the simplest immigration procedure I have been through in Cyprus. The transformation from having my photograph stapled onto a document to the digital era has been long overdue. I prefer to keep...
by galexinda
Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Cyta - so easy
Replies: 16
Views: 1012

Re: Cyta - so easy

El tel wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:11 am Thanks for the feedback, every euro helps as a poor pensioner 😉

Terry
I agree Terry. These days, literally every little does help.
I don't use even €10 on the phone in a year, so delighted at this news.
by galexinda
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: NHS cover on visit to UK
Replies: 16
Views: 1490

Re: NHS cover on visit to UK

Polemi Ian, I DID initially ask the Citizens service centre about getting this card, the reply was we don't issue these to British Citizens. I was told to apply to the UK. I resent your other quite un necessary remark. Polemi Ian was simply stating that it can be done and how to do it. Likewise I h...
by galexinda
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:46 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: NHS cover on visit to UK
Replies: 16
Views: 1490

Re: NHS cover on visit to UK

The Republic of Cyprus and EHIC In the Republic of Cyprus, all citizens covered by the General Health System (GHS) are entitled to the European Health Insurance Card. These cards are issued at local Citizen Service Centres and District Offices of the Postal Services Department. https://knews.kathime...
by galexinda
Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Confliclting info re. paperwork for MUK3 biometric card
Replies: 17
Views: 14672

Re: Confliclting info re. paperwork for MUK3 biometric card

Update: All went very smoothly. We sent off our email with all the relevant information required and received an appointment date for earlier this month. We arrived 20 minutes earlier than the appointment time, were seen within half an hour, had our photos and fingerprints taken. Very quick and eff...
by galexinda
Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: MUKW3 and Driving Licence Question
Replies: 9
Views: 648

Re: MUKW3 and Driving Licence Question

Since the new appointment system at the Immigration Office has been in place there is no unnecessary waiting or seeing people come in after you and going into the office area before you as they so stick to the appointment schedule. At the time of my application I only had to wiat 6 weeks to attend t...
by galexinda
Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Long term rentals
Replies: 1
Views: 402

Re: Long term rentals

If you use Facebook there are many rental agents advertising long term lets - in the search box type PAPHOS long term rentals and a list will show. There is also the Marketplace section on FB which people use to advertise - agents and private people. Bazaraki is another popular current site for prop...
by galexinda
Tue Feb 20, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Retiral Age for Women in Cyprus
Replies: 15
Views: 827

Re: Retiral Age for Women in Cyprus

When you receive your UK state pension you will be able to apply for your Cyprus pension, using the years you have paid NI contributions in the UK to top up the missing years of Social Insurance payments to qualify you for the Cyprus pension which requires a minimum of 15 years SI payments. I was of...
by galexinda
Tue Feb 20, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: NHS cover on visit to UK
Replies: 16
Views: 1490

Re: NHS cover on visit to UK

Also the S1 form has a provision for people for using NHS facilities so worth contacting the relevant department (S1 issuer) in the UK. We have an EHIC card issued by the UK as part of the S1 package. From the link below: ''Getting treatment in the UK Some former UK residents do not have to pay for ...
by galexinda
Tue Feb 20, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: MUKW3 and Driving Licence Question
Replies: 9
Views: 648

Re: MUKW3 and Driving Licence Question

Hi You cannot change a UK licence to a Cypriot one at the Citizens Bureau,it has to be done at the transport Department. Why people pay these agents loads of money is beyond me when a lot of the red tape stuff can be done yourself. Eighteen years here now,bought and sold a house,immigration,tax,lic...
by galexinda
Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Sponsoring a carer
Replies: 5
Views: 638

Re: Sponsoring a carer

Perhaps Michelle at M.C. Care at Home would be able to give you some advice and contacts. Well worth a phone call. Tel 97749487.
https://www.mccareathomecyprus.com/
by galexinda
Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Apartment
Replies: 9
Views: 1499

Re: Apartment

With rental costs increasing and continuing to increase and income remaining fairly static it is causing more hardship to those who rent, especially when some landlords/agents increase the rent out of proportion when it is due for renewal. The range for two bedroom properties is averaging €800 - €12...
by galexinda
Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Artificial Intelligence
Replies: 5
Views: 499

Re: Artificial Intelligence

Already at the stage where it is difficult to believe what is real and what is fabricated so it is easy to manipulate the masses.
by galexinda
Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Tipping point for waiting staff
Replies: 4
Views: 573

Re: Tipping point for waiting staff

'The 1968 law says that service charges are always included in the bill, making every tip optional. Not tipping isn’t unusual, it’s just up left to the customer'. There are a number of low paid jobs in Cyprus where leaving a tip is not an option, so why should people in the hospitality sector be tre...
by galexinda
Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Looking to sell my Rav4
Replies: 22
Views: 2266

Re: Looking to sell my Rav4

Best to take your vehicle to various dealers and see what you are offered. Maybe a trip to Limassol would be worth it. That's what I did and the offers varied considerably. Also bear in mind that private purchasers are likely to offer more than the dealers. As an aside, when insuring your vehicle th...
by galexinda
Tue Feb 06, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: King-size electric under blanket?
Replies: 5
Views: 568

Re: King-size electric under blanket?

Depending on the actual measurements of the bed you could perhaps consider purchasing two single electric underblankets.
by galexinda
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: The world today
Replies: 5
Views: 893

Re: The world today

All I can say is 'Thank goodness there is no reason for me to go to the UK'.
I very much doubt if I would get through Arrivals at the destination airport without offending someone!