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by MikeTy
Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Good TV,...
Replies: 6
Views: 1075

Re: Good TV,...

Not watched Coma but will. I can recommend 'Kin' available on BBC iPlayer. Two seasons about a fictional Dublin crime family. Well worth a watch if you can cope with the excessive profanity.
by MikeTy
Sat Sep 09, 2023 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Jihadists in Chlorakas
Replies: 11
Views: 7029

Re: Jihadists in Chlorakas

Fair shout WHL although I did check and given the firms name is in the public domain I can advise it here. That said your comments have made me think again, so will amend my previous post. It may not make sense to any future reading. Ultimately I was responding to the comments made within this thread.
by MikeTy
Sat Sep 09, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Jihadists in Chlorakas
Replies: 11
Views: 7029

Re: Jihadists in Chlorakas

I hadn’t planned to comment further on this site but wanted to thank Dominic for his reply. Your conciliatory tone was appreciated. Firstly I must advise that my headline was not meant to be sensationalist or scaremongering. Looking at it now I believe that I should have phrased it differently. Seco...
by MikeTy
Sat Sep 09, 2023 10:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Jihadists in Chlorakas
Replies: 11
Views: 7029

Re: Jihadists in Chlorakas

He does exist and it is his job. He works for a Criminal Intelligence firm has been asked to investigate. What an incredibly daft thing to say.

But don’t worry ‘wantoosoon’ I won’t exist on this site any further.
by MikeTy
Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Jihadists in Chlorakas
Replies: 11
Views: 7029

Jihadists in Chlorakas

My son brought this to my attention. He works as an Intelligence Analyst in the UK and has been asked to look at this and also a similar issue in Limassol.

https://cyprus-daily.news/jihadists-in- ... enews-7-9/
by MikeTy
Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Universal and Kato Paphos
Replies: 2
Views: 516

Re: Universal and Kato Paphos

The driving videos you post Dominic are great. Really useful in helping me on my travels when I visit. Must ask though - how much do you spend on petrol?

Cheers.
by MikeTy
Wed Apr 26, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Rain is on the way, along with drop in temperature
Replies: 14
Views: 2701

Re: Rain is on the way, along with drop in temperature

Great, just as I arrive :roll: . Hopefully just a couple of days.

Cheers.
by MikeTy
Thu Sep 29, 2022 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Short stay at the Airport
Replies: 7
Views: 1091

Short stay at the Airport

For years now I’ve been hiring cars through George & Kula at Easy Rent and am doing so again for our next holiday starting tomorrow. Normally George leaves the car in the short stay car park, however this year I have to ring him when I’ve landed as he’s advised the car park might be closed! We’r...
by MikeTy
Mon Jun 06, 2022 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Booking flights for '23
Replies: 2
Views: 601

Booking flights for '23

Hi All, Just booked flights to come back over again in October but I wondered if, in the face of rising fuel costs etc, whether its sensible to book flights for next year (May) now. I was over the first two weeks in May this year & already the same flights in 2023 are £60.00 more expensive. Norm...
by MikeTy
Mon May 30, 2022 2:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Getting harder to retire here
Replies: 21
Views: 8364

Re: Getting harder to retire here

Isn't this very short-sighted by the Govt? Retiring to Cyprus was something that I was considering albeit not for a few years yet, but perhaps not now. Surely anyone approaching retirement in the near future will look elsewhere? Cyprus losing out on the 'grey pound/euro' taking this stance. Not many...
by MikeTy
Mon May 23, 2022 6:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: New York Apts
Replies: 28
Views: 14865

Re: New York Apts

Recent reviews on Tripadvisor suggests the refugees will be staying there for three months. Also, looks like tourists were turning up for their holidays without being told that their apartment had been given to refugees. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g190384-d2190855-Reviews-New_York_Pl...
by MikeTy
Tue May 03, 2022 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Euros - old version
Replies: 1
Views: 467

Euros - old version

Hi, I brought some currency with me that my late father had at home. It isn’t the newer version. A couple of places recently have refused to accept it albeit the majority have been fine. I’m correct in saying that the older Euro notes remain legal tender and those who refused to accept were in the w...
by MikeTy
Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Manchester Airport Queues
Replies: 14
Views: 3117

Re: Manchester Airport Queues

The day before (Weds) was a lot busier. We arrived at the airport at 6.45 and took over 70 minutes to get through security. Massive queue snaking around the concourse. People with fast track bookings were taking 30/45 minutes. Chatting to one of the security guys he said they had recruited but still...
by MikeTy
Tue Apr 19, 2022 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Not just Cyprus Flight Pass abolished as of Monday, but also most travel-related protocols
Replies: 6
Views: 1332

Re: Not just Cyprus Flight Pass abolished as of Monday, but also most travel-related protocols

Yes Safepass is still required for Bars and Restaurants but in reality we’ve not been asked for one for a few weeks now So, as 'holidaymakers' we still need a 'flightpass' do we? (but not for flying! :D ) No you need Safepass, completely different thing. If you are fully vaccinated including booste...
by MikeTy
Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Not just Cyprus Flight Pass abolished as of Monday, but also most travel-related protocols
Replies: 6
Views: 1332

Re: Not just Cyprus Flight Pass abolished as of Monday, but also most travel-related protocols

Anyone know if a safe pass (assume its the same doc) is still required in restaurants?

Mike
by MikeTy
Tue Apr 19, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Manchester Airport Queues
Replies: 14
Views: 3117

Re: Manchester Airport Queues

I'm travelling from T2 at 9.10am next Weds. Apparently T2 has been less affected by queues compared to T1 given flight volume is less. Hopefully, I've not just jinxed it :lol: My son travelled from T1 last Sunday with baggage checked in & through security in under 45 mins. Advice was to arrive 4...
by MikeTy
Wed Apr 06, 2022 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Gluten & Dairy Free
Replies: 6
Views: 1688

Re: Gluten & Dairy Free

Great thanks - appreciate your replies.

We're staying in Peyia, but will drive over to Pingouino one evening.

Cheers.
by MikeTy
Wed Apr 06, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Gluten & Dairy Free
Replies: 6
Views: 1688

Gluten & Dairy Free

Hi All, Coming over for the first time in three years at the end of the month. Since the last time over I've been diagnosed as Gluten & Dairy intolerant. While I'm relatively relaxed about dining out what is the availability of GF & DF products in the supermarkets? Key items will primarily b...
by MikeTy
Mon Feb 14, 2022 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: March 1 is when Covid rules at Cyprus airports are relaxed
Replies: 7
Views: 1558

Re: March 1 is when Covid rules at Cyprus airports are relaxed

Some of my family flying out on 2nd March to view wedding venues, and I'm out for a week on 16 March. So am I correct in saying that all we need now is the flight pass and proof of our vaccinations and boosters. Yes - this link explains the process now & from 1 March. https://www.visitcyprus.co...
by MikeTy
Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:16 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Brits To Cyprus
Replies: 78
Views: 20701

Re: Brits To Cyprus

Decided against coming over at all this year. Cancelled flights in May & had planned to come over again in October, but from my, especially health, perspective think giving it a miss is the best option.

Hope that those that do travel stay safe & well.