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by josef k
Wed Jul 11, 2018 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos to host beach water polo tournament
Replies: 9
Views: 2878

Re: Paphos to host beach water polo tournament

No publication of the schedule I see. Perhaps we are meant to turn up on spec.
by josef k
Wed Jul 11, 2018 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: It has come to this...
Replies: 2
Views: 1262

Re: It has come to this...

Barry's alleged support for Britain First should stand him in good stead with the right of the party.
by josef k
Wed Jul 11, 2018 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Changing Banks
Replies: 6
Views: 2793

Re: Changing Banks

I'm with Hellenic as well. Very happy with them.
by josef k
Tue Jul 10, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Courts crack down on dangerous driving
Replies: 4
Views: 1906

Re: Courts crack down on dangerous driving

The jail term may seem light. However, it probably means loosing his job. It certainly means loosing a months income with possible consequences on tenancy if he rents. It also means having a criminal record which reduces further employment opportunities and can have other ramifications.
by josef k
Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Emgee: Our Condolences
Replies: 25
Views: 7717

Re: Emgee: Our Condolences

Condolences to you and yours Alan.
by josef k
Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Windscreen Wiper 'salesmen' at Papantoniou and Lidl
Replies: 8
Views: 3930

Re: Windscreen Wiper 'salesmen' at Papantoniou and Lidl

Why not boycott Paps and Lidl until it is dealt with. There are alternatives.
by josef k
Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:46 pm
Forum: Medical Matters
Topic: Prescription query
Replies: 17
Views: 7425

Re: Prescription query

Whatever you do, get private health insurance. As said above, you won't be eligible for a Cypriot health card, so you it is likely you will be going private for your needs. If something happens then you will need to be able to pay for the medical attention necessary so, i'll say it again, get health...
by josef k
Sat Jul 07, 2018 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Salary for a family of two for a decent lifestyle in Paphos Cyprus
Replies: 11
Views: 4070

Re: Salary for a family of two for a decent lifestyle in Paphos Cyprus

I would say 3300 is more than enough to fund a comfortable lifestyle. Individuals don't pay tax on income less than 19500, and most people don't pay tax as a result, so you can see 3300 is a good income. I wouldn't try for an apartment too near the harbour as it would be more expensive, and possibly...
by josef k
Wed Jul 04, 2018 6:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Live-in Carer needed
Replies: 14
Views: 6040

Re: Live-in Carer needed

I think it is 800 euros.
by josef k
Mon Jul 02, 2018 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Live-in Carer needed
Replies: 14
Views: 6040

Re: Live-in Carer needed

It isn't a legal requirement to use an agency, although it is obviously easier if you do. The correct term for what you call a maid/carer is Domestic Worker. If you use this term people will better understand what you mean. My suggestion is to approach existing Domestic Workers who work in your area...
by josef k
Sun Jul 01, 2018 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Home insurance
Replies: 6
Views: 2005

Re: Home insurance

I recommend Status as well.
by josef k
Thu Jun 28, 2018 1:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Tougher penalties for traffic offences planned
Replies: 29
Views: 8895

Re: Tougher penalties for traffic offences planned

Cactuslil wrote: Thu Jun 28, 2018 7:29 am Good news but it needs the police to catch the offenders in the first place & how likely is that🤔
Having been caught twice, I would say fairly likely.

Both my stupid fault and shouldn't have happened, nevertheless I support the increase in penalties.
by josef k
Wed Jun 27, 2018 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Israel plans to relieve Gaza isolation by building port in Cyprus (Update)
Replies: 4
Views: 1533

Re: Israel plans to relieve Gaza isolation by building port in Cyprus (Update)

The Cyprus government shouldn't touch this with a barge pole. It will be a bit of Israel in all but name, with all the associated problems.
by josef k
Wed Jun 27, 2018 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Changes to local health care.
Replies: 4
Views: 1663

Re: Changes to local health care.

Varky wrote: Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:19 am Nice words. Please note it refers to 'citizens'. Does that include expats?
Yes, included as they are now.
by josef k
Wed Jun 27, 2018 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Swimming pool legislation
Replies: 18
Views: 8022

Re: Swimming pool legislation

The government recognise this legislation is out of date and needs modernising. In my 16 years as an owner here I'm not aware of anyone who has been prosecuted for not having a lifeguard at their pool. Has anyone else?
by josef k
Wed Jun 27, 2018 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: The News Section
Replies: 9
Views: 2497

Re: The News Section

As news items are by their nature current, it seems putting them in the general section seems sensible.
by josef k
Sun Jun 24, 2018 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Red Plate Cars
Replies: 15
Views: 5932

Re: Red Plate Cars

You are right in that Napoleon supporting countries chose to drive on the right and his opponents continued to drive on the left. However, that wasn't the start of it. In the late 1700s, prior to Napoleon being in charge, teamsters in France and the United States began hauling farm products in big w...
by josef k
Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Dog friendly restaurants ??
Replies: 34
Views: 9988

Re: Dog friendly restaurants ??

I seem to have committed the crime of putting forward an alternative view. Slap on the wrist for being honest. For information, I frequent a number of very good restaurants with a number of very nice people. So no need for staying at home, being miserable etc etc. Who knows, you may have even had a ...
by josef k
Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Smart phones
Replies: 40
Views: 14780

Re: Smart phones

Samsung has too much bloatware and cost more then it needs to. I go for Huawei.
by josef k
Thu Jun 21, 2018 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Dog friendly restaurants ??
Replies: 34
Views: 9988

Re: Dog friendly restaurants ??

If you prefer your dogs on a plate then you are no friend of mine.. :-( I don't recall saying anything about dogs on the plate. I don't eat dog or cat (although I accept some places in the far east do). But neither do I eat baby sheep. I just don't want dogs in restaurants, Neither do I want most c...