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by galexinda
Sun Nov 05, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Eight cents off the tax on fuel for 4 months
Replies: 20
Views: 19973

Re: Eight cents off the tax on fuel for 4 months

jeba wrote: Sun Nov 05, 2023 9:30 am There is a cellpone app which shows fuel prices in Cyprus: "fuelCY". It even offers navigation to the petrol station of your choice.
Yes, it has so much detail and is very easy to use!
by galexinda
Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Eight cents off the tax on fuel for 4 months
Replies: 20
Views: 19973

Re: Eight cents off the tax on fuel for 4 months

It is a bonus that many petrol stations had recently decreased their prices in the past 7-10 days and now this extra official amount is making a noticeable difference when filling the tank.
by galexinda
Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Further 66 traffic cameras due to come online
Replies: 21
Views: 31515

Re: Further 66 traffic cameras due to come online

Well, it looks as if quite a few drivers will be receiving fines going by my experience driving around Paphos today - vehicle over the white line when the traffic lights were on red, sometimes by a small amount and others by much more! Interesting that according to the article in the original post t...
by galexinda
Tue Oct 31, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Using Mobile PAYG Balance to Donate to Charity
Replies: 5
Views: 12566

Re: Using Mobile PAYG Balance to Donate to Charity

Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF), a voluntary, non-profit, charitable organization. A very worthy cause, and, as if other charities, people can donate points to their chosen charity at the supermarkets. This method is popular with tourists who do not want to sign up to a ...
by galexinda
Tue Oct 31, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Eight cents off the tax on fuel for 4 months
Replies: 20
Views: 19973

Re: Eight cents off the tax on fuel for 3 months

It is now anticipated that the Parliament will convene on Thursday, November 2, to approve the bill. If this occurs, the new measures may come into effect as soon as Friday, November 3, allowing fuel station owners a brief window to adjust their prices. Should the delay materialise as expected, the...
by galexinda
Mon Oct 30, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Eight cents off the tax on fuel for 4 months
Replies: 20
Views: 19973

Re: Eight cents off the tax on fuel for 3 months

It is now anticipated that the Parliament will convene on Thursday, November 2, to approve the bill. If this occurs, the new measures may come into effect as soon as Friday, November 3, allowing fuel station owners a brief window to adjust their prices. Should the delay materialise as expected, the ...
by galexinda
Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Clocks turn back an hour on Sunday
Replies: 14
Views: 7442

Re: Clocks turn back an hour on Sunday

It benefits all the school children who have to walk to school. It is getting darker longer in the mornings, Also benefits the early morning workers. Those were the groups I had in mind when I demurred slightly before giving my selfish tourist POV. North Cyprus did keep summer time for one year (20...
by galexinda
Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Upgraded swimming pool legislation expected in parliament
Replies: 8
Views: 7457

Re: Upgraded swimming pool legislation expected in parliament

It is not just Paphos Municipality that is applying these rules - some complexes in Chloraka and Peyia, also Polis and Argaka have closed their swimming pools. Some do have a sign to the effect that it is the responsibility of the person using the pool and surrounding areas, thus absolving the commi...
by galexinda
Fri Oct 20, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Upgraded swimming pool legislation expected in parliament
Replies: 8
Views: 7457

Re: Upgraded swimming pool legislation expected in parliament

Does this in any way effect private swimming pools, i.e. a house with it's own private pool. It does not seem to mention this. Gary. No, it does not affect a property which has its own private pool. It is for those properties where people from different residences share a pool (and all chip in via ...
by galexinda
Fri Oct 20, 2023 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Hellenic Bank Peyia
Replies: 3
Views: 1413

Re: Hellenic Bank Peyia

Indeed, now the Chloraka Hellenic Bank or the one in Tomb of the Kings are the nearest to Peyia.
Thank goodness so many shops now offer cashback on various Cypriot debit cards.
by galexinda
Fri Oct 20, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Eight cents off the tax on fuel for 4 months
Replies: 20
Views: 19973

Re: Eight cents off the tax on fuel for 3 months

The Star filling station on the coast road was selling 95 unleaded at €1.56 a litre earlier this week. This petrol station (in Chloraka) often comes up on the various mobile apps showing the cheapest petrol in the Paphos district. Any lower price is relative to if you are in the vicinity of a parti...
by galexinda
Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Upgraded swimming pool legislation expected in parliament
Replies: 8
Views: 7457

Upgraded swimming pool legislation expected in parliament

A bill aimed at upgrading the legislation related to the features and inspections of public and private swimming pools is expected to be presented in parliament before the end of the year, after the issue was discussed during a House interior committee meeting on Thursday. The bill, currently under ...
by galexinda
Thu Oct 19, 2023 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Eight cents off the tax on fuel for 4 months
Replies: 20
Views: 19973

Re: Eight cents off the tax on fuel for 3 months

Hopefully this link works as there is a lot of detail in the article: https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/local/the-17-government-measures-to-support-cypriot-society-amounting-to-e196-million/ Highlights 1.Cascading electricity cost subsidies for the billing months November 2023 – February 2024, for ele...
by galexinda
Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Strike looms as hospital staff and Okypy clash over labour demands
Replies: 10
Views: 7314

Re: Strike looms as hospital staff and Okypy clash over labour demands

Oh dear, having just returned from the UK where the workers unions are backing strikes,the frequent strikes have near paralysed the NHS. Though the nurses have accepted a pay rise, it's the turn of the doctors, both Consultants and Junior Doctor's to strike for more pay thus paralysing their hospit...
by galexinda
Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: EV cars and parking
Replies: 24
Views: 47566

Re: EV cars and parking

To all the members, if you see an EV car in a car park do not park next to it. Park your car away from them, as there has been many fires in EV cars and they burn 4 time hotter that a normal car fire. Cars have been set on fire from an EV car fire. Go on youtube and search for EV car fires and watc...
by galexinda
Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Passport Stamp & MEU3
Replies: 36
Views: 19340

Re: Passport Stamp & MEU3

One advantage of the MUKW biometric card is that your ID number is the same as your GESY number so no need to carry any additional proof of ID when visiting the doctor or for other medical services However, if eligible for the White Medical Card it is best to have it with you because certain service...
by galexinda
Mon Oct 09, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Gesy GP
Replies: 5
Views: 1726

Re: Gesy GP

Dr Elpida Mala has been recommended to me also. I have applied to be registered with her. Excellent news because the lists of many Personal Doctors are full. Hope the application process goes smoothly. Do insist that you want to be able to access your GESY Beneficial Record (that way you can view a...
by galexinda
Sat Oct 07, 2023 4:58 pm
Forum: Medical Matters
Topic: GP convenient to Tala
Replies: 4
Views: 1150

Re: GP convenient to Tala

The nearest clinic that has GESY facilities appears to be the Hippocratic Clinic, 6 Ellados Avenue. Tel: 26941910 That is up from Papantoniou supermarket on the opposite side. It is about 650 metres from Karavella Bus Station. Dr Natalia Atmatsidou is a Personal Doctor there. Other than that I can o...
by galexinda
Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos Smart Parking
Replies: 59
Views: 27649

Re: Paphos Smart Parking

Bumping this back up, sorry :oops: We also have an ancient Android phone with a CYTA PAYG sim in it, but would prefer to use my 'inclusive' UK data rather than have to turn data on on the CYTA phone which will use up our credit. In that case you should be able to use the SMS method for smart parkin...
by galexinda
Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:07 pm
Forum: Medical Matters
Topic: GP convenient to Tala
Replies: 4
Views: 1150

Re: GP convenient to Tala

I can only find bus route 604 from Tala which goes via Chloraka and Emba to Karavella bus station in the old town.

I have checked the GESY Personal Doctors list and the only PD within walking distance of a bus stop on that route is the one in Chloraka.