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by Lofos-Jan
Thu Dec 16, 2021 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Prevalence of Omichron
Replies: 19
Views: 3311

Re: Prevalence of Omichron

The real name in Greek is omikron with a ‘k’ kappa - όμικρον

Jeanne
by Lofos-Jan
Thu Dec 16, 2021 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Prevalence of Omichron
Replies: 19
Views: 3311

Re: Prevalence of Omichron

The first three cases identified were sent to the Eden facility under mandatory quarantine! From the Cyprus Mail last week: The first three cases of Omicron were reported in the country on Friday among students at a Limassol technical school who have participated in a school trip in Glasgow. During ...
by Lofos-Jan
Mon Dec 06, 2021 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Recycling what a joke
Replies: 12
Views: 2331

Re: Recycling what a joke

Bags in all supermarkets including new ones from Greet Dot made from 80% recycled materials. Advice from the Green Dot website https://greendot.com.cy/en/pmd-and-pap ... oor-paper/

Please don’t give up Jenny!

Jeanne
by Lofos-Jan
Sun Nov 28, 2021 11:49 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Coronavirus: Concerns over Omicron trigger more travel curbs, UK detects cases (Update 3)
Replies: 14
Views: 3520

Re: Coronavirus: Concerns over Omicron trigger more travel curbs, UK detects cases (Update 3)

You can also book a test on arrival at the airport test centres. Just Google the airport name and 2 day test to see the options,

Jeanne
by Lofos-Jan
Sun Nov 28, 2021 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Coronavirus: Concerns over Omicron trigger more travel curbs, UK detects cases (Update 3)
Replies: 14
Views: 3520

Re: Coronavirus: Concerns over Omicron trigger more travel curbs, UK detects cases (Update 3)

Lloyd - the postal one is so simple. Ours was delivered to our hotel. Circular 1 Health (a company on the UK government approved list) is £49.99 but currently reduced to £37.

https://circular1.com/arriving-in-the-uk-travel-tests/

Jeanne
by Lofos-Jan
Sun Nov 28, 2021 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Booster Jabs...
Replies: 65
Views: 11577

Re: Booster Jabs...

CYWALL

Not sure if they will message you but you are allowed to use the walk-in service in any case so I wouldn’t worry.

Jeanne
by Lofos-Jan
Sat Nov 27, 2021 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Census of Population and Housing 2021 - Upate
Replies: 4
Views: 990

Re: Census of Population and Housing 2021 - Upate

I was interviewed today in Tala. The lady said that it had been so difficult trying to catch anyone at home during the week and they were trying to do as many properties as possible at the weekend.

Jeanne
by Lofos-Jan
Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Booster Jabs...
Replies: 65
Views: 11577

Re: Booster Jabs...

If you have had your 2 initial Covid jabs in Cyprus, avoid having the booster in UK by the NHS. Reason: Cyprus won't accept the NHS cert when it comes to trying to get the EU digital certificate from EUDCC. Oh the joys of Brexit! A friend of mine is having all kinds of problem having got into this ...
by Lofos-Jan
Thu Nov 25, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: WISE (formally Transferwise)
Replies: 19
Views: 4739

Re: WISE (formally Transferwise)

This is the reason according to the reply to this Cyprus customer posted on FB: Just got this from TransferWise! Hello Christopher, I've just received the update from our relevant team. We do not allow transfers to Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited due to Wise internal policy. We can restrict ac...
by Lofos-Jan
Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: New restrictive measures against Covid-19 as of 29 November
Replies: 11
Views: 2660

Re: New restrictive measures against Covid-19 as of 29 November

According to the official PIO site statement - no mention of restaurants so not sure why there is conflicting info on this? • As of 15 December, only persons aged 12 years and older who have received at least one dose of the vaccine will be able to enter the following premises: (I) closed and outdoo...
by Lofos-Jan
Tue Nov 23, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Tax Forms
Replies: 15
Views: 2623

Re: Tax Forms

This was a post on a Facebook group and the advice from the Tax Office for a poster to correct his. Not sure if it is useful for anyone here: I Contacted the Tax Department and they provided me with the information required to complete my tax form. “Ιn part 4B1 for your pension from abroad delete yo...
by Lofos-Jan
Tue Nov 23, 2021 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Booster jab at the General...
Replies: 23
Views: 5128

Re: Booster jab at the General...

Hours are now up to 6pm. Almost everyone reporting it as very busy are going between 10 and 12. Try the afternoon.

Jeanne
by Lofos-Jan
Tue Nov 23, 2021 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Tax Forms
Replies: 15
Views: 2623

Re: Tax Forms

Next year for 2021 according to my accountant. It was from 2020 but was delayed.

Jeanne
by Lofos-Jan
Sun Nov 14, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Flight Tobacco
Replies: 3
Views: 1637

Re: Flight Tobacco

250g packs - much cheaper at the airport than in the shops now as you get the full duty free allowance.

Jeanne
by Lofos-Jan
Fri Nov 12, 2021 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: TRAVELLING TO UK WITH JET 2
Replies: 12
Views: 2338

Re: TRAVELLING TO UK WITH JET 2

I understand that two days after arriving in the UK your PLF requires you to have a lateral flow test. What if that day falls on a Saturday or Sunday? Do you have freedom to choose where you will be tested, or does the government nominate test sites? And how flexible timewise are the testing times ...
by Lofos-Jan
Mon Nov 08, 2021 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: CovScan application mandatory for SafePass checks
Replies: 32
Views: 7138

Re: CovScan application mandatory for SafePass checks

I was in my hairdressers last Friday. Shopkeepers and other businesses dealing with the public will have to buy a special scanner. She had just acquired one. The onus is going to be on businesses to scan their customers safe passes. She used mine, to test the scanner. She tried it on my smart phone...
by Lofos-Jan
Mon Nov 08, 2021 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Traffice camera leaflets
Replies: 27
Views: 3495

Re: Traffice camera leaflets

chatsworth wrote: Mon Nov 08, 2021 4:34 pm According to the many posts on here and other forums, it is only Cypriots who speed and commit moving traffic offences so no need to print in any other language.
:lol:
by Lofos-Jan
Tue Nov 02, 2021 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: GESY eligibility
Replies: 24
Views: 4227

Re: GESY eligibility

Yes you are entitled as an MEU3 holder/permanent resident 3rd country national - see no. 2 on the link:

https://www.gesy.org.cy/sites/Sites?d= ... -final.pdf

Jeanne
by Lofos-Jan
Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Agios Neofitos new church?
Replies: 7
Views: 1446

Re: Agios Neofitos new church?

Saint Ephraim church. An article from April here https://talanews.blogspot.com/2021/04/ ... under.html

Jeanne
by Lofos-Jan
Wed Sep 08, 2021 10:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Complex Bank Accounts
Replies: 8
Views: 2522

Re: Complex Bank Accounts

Hi Varky Don’t use the word association. Management Committee is the correct legal name. Advice about account holders not being resident is very true. It is very difficult to get past committee members removed and new members added unless a personal visit to the bank is made. Cyprus based committee ...