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by josef k
Fri Mar 31, 2017 3:46 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: How does this work?
Replies: 4
Views: 1935

Re: How does this work?

The UK will be part of the decision making process while still a member. They won't be involved in decisions relating to the EU response to Brexit, or the future of the EU beyond the exit date (whenever that will be).
by josef k
Fri Mar 31, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Public Holiday
Replies: 14
Views: 6334

Re: Public Holiday

The law states that general shops (i.e. not bakers, kiosks etc) have to close tomorrow. If paps open then they risk a fine, not for the first time.
by josef k
Thu Mar 30, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Lloyds Of London Move
Replies: 6
Views: 2719

Re: Lloyds Of London Move

Deutsche bank has it's headquarters in Frankfurt.
Investing in infrastructure projects is nothing to do with financial centres, it's investing to get a profit.

I don't see how either of these is relevant to the UK's future as a financial centre Geoff.
by josef k
Thu Mar 30, 2017 5:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Sky news this morning.
Replies: 79
Views: 43022

Re: Sky news this morning.

I note that there are a number of posts suggesting that things will return to how they were in the pre-EU past. The fact is that they won't as the world (and Cyprus) has moved on. People may as well say we will go back to the how things were when Cyprus was a colony. Reference has also been made to ...
by josef k
Wed Mar 29, 2017 3:59 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Tony Blair Petition - Please sign
Replies: 3
Views: 1784

Re: Tony Blair Petition - Please sign

In the UK, as elsewhere, all ex-prime ministers receive protection for the rest of their lives. You seem to be supporting the idea that this should be withdrawn if the person in question has views you disagree with. To extend this stance, we can see that all ex-prime ministers should have their prot...
by josef k
Tue Mar 28, 2017 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Paphos sanctuary has over 700 cats (PICTURES)
Replies: 3
Views: 1937

Re: Paphos sanctuary has over 700 cats (PICTURES)

But why? Couldn't they be let out to be cats again, as they are more than able to look after themselves (assuming they are healthy of course). I can understand neutering programmes, which are obviously vital. But why spend money on feeding them when it could be spent on more neutering?
by josef k
Tue Mar 28, 2017 3:24 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Heading for the Precipice? According to the Observor....
Replies: 42
Views: 12870

Re: Heading for the Precipice? According to the Observor....

Mark wrote: Tue Mar 28, 2017 2:53 pm
Unfortunately most cannot return, as the housing stock is depleted thanks to immigration, there is no room at the Inn.
Actually, government figures show there are getting on for 1 million empty properties in the UK. Enough for all the British Ex pats in the EU.
by josef k
Tue Mar 28, 2017 3:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: Hearns book shop Coral Bay
Replies: 7
Views: 3928

Re: Hearns book shop Coral Bay

That explains why I couldn't find it and ended up going somewhere else. They might wish to update their web site and facebook page.
by josef k
Mon Mar 27, 2017 6:58 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Heading for the Precipice? According to the Observor....
Replies: 42
Views: 12870

Re: Heading for the Precipice? According to the Observor....

The plain fact is that the referendum question was very simplistic. Do you want in or out? There was no information on what "out" would look like, and no opportunity for people to put in riders or "red lines". This gives the government carte blanche to do what they want, as long ...
by josef k
Sat Mar 25, 2017 4:14 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Carswell Quits UKIP
Replies: 6
Views: 3767

Re: Carswell Quits UKIP

I guess he would like one, but certainly doesn't deserve one.

With Carswell gone, I don't think we will see a UKIP MP again in the future. The party is sliding into obscurity.
by josef k
Sat Mar 25, 2017 4:10 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: 60 years old tomorrow!
Replies: 57
Views: 20652

Re: 60 years old tomorrow!

Happy in Cyprus wrote: Sat Mar 25, 2017 2:26 am Gosh, sometimes it can be quite lonely on here being a Remainer :lol:
Don't panic Lloyd. I'm here now, and a remainer to the core.
by josef k
Sat Mar 25, 2017 4:05 pm
Forum: Technology
Topic: Telephone to use for regular contact back to the UK
Replies: 12
Views: 6107

Re: Telephone to use for regular contact back to the UK

I use Viber. It's free like Skype, but you need a smartphone..
by josef k
Tue Jan 03, 2017 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Area
Topic: 3 BRITS arrested in Paphos for drug possession!
Replies: 12
Views: 5627

Re: 3 BRITS arrested in Paphos for drug possession!

Lucky they aren't in the Philippines. They would be dead by now.
by josef k
Tue Jan 03, 2017 5:40 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: The lights are going out all over Europe
Replies: 116
Views: 37390

Re: The lights are going out all over Europe

I agree with you Happy In Cyprus. There are no significant signs that the EU will fail. However, there are some who want it to and will talk it down whenever possible. I don't know why they do this, I can only assume is it down to their personal politics.