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Wed, February 04, 2009 - 9:41 am GMT
As you know, we at Shelter Offshore have a soft spot for the entire island of Cyprus and are active in the promotion of the very real lifestyle benefits available to those who choose to live, work or retire to the Cypriot sunshine – so imagine how happy we were when a brand new, comprehensive online guide to North Cyprus was launched!
This site is still in the infancy stages in terms of content population as we write – yet we’ve had a sneak preview of the depth and range of content to be included on Essential Cyprus, and it is impressive. There is no other resource like it available online or off. It’s that simple.
The guide will cover every single element of life on the island – from the essentials for expatriates, to the must have information for visitors. And if you’re looking to know anything at all about what its like to live in North Cyprus, visit the island or make a life for yourself and your family in this Mediterranean paradise, check out this new online guide to North Cyprus and you can even get involved with the site too.
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Mon, April 14, 2008 - 6:12 am GMT
On the 3rd of April 2008 the barricade on world famous Ledra Street in Cyprus was demolished and a border crossing erected in its place. The barricade between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot parts of what was the main shopping street in Nicosia back in the days before the 1974 war in Cyprus, had been in place since 1964 and was seen as a physical representation of the barrier that still existed between peace and harmony in Cyprus.
Now, as a result of the demolition of the barricade it is easier than ever to be happily living in North Cyprus and shopping in South Cyprus! That’s not to say those living in TRNC should not support the local economy, but it is voicing a truth that it’s lovely to be able to pop to Starbucks or Debenhams for the occasional treat.
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Fri, April 11, 2008 - 11:19 am GMT
With the cost of living in the UK going up, the rate of interest available on savings income going down and the weather sadly not improving, there are more reasons than ever for those approaching retirement to consider moving abroad to live. If you’re currently contemplating retiring to the sun and are wondering about which country is likely to suit your lifestyle requirements and your pocket, have you considered Cyprus?
There are many reasons to retire to Cyprus – either the North or the South of the island, and in this article we will explore all the points in favour of living in Cyprus in retirement so that you can determine whether it is the right country for you.
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Wed, February 20, 2008 - 5:30 pm GMT
A recent survey commissioned by NatWest Bank relating to retiring abroad, the nation’s people favour for their overseas retirement and the reasons for considering leaving the UK behind revealed many interesting findings such as the fact that cost and standard of living are driving factors behind many would-be expatriate retirees’ thoughts about moving abroad when they retire.
Increasingly it is the most affordable yet attractive and secure nations in the world that attract expats in retirement, which is why this article is about the realities of retiring to North Cyprus. The entire island of Cyprus has strong appeal for British retirees in particular, but increasingly it is the northern third of the island where people are looking to find a higher standard of living for less when they give up work and begin drawing their pension income.
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Sun, January 13, 2008 - 2:48 pm GMT
Did you know that Cyprus is carving out a niche for itself as a high-grade medical tourism destination? Which means that if you expatriate you will benefit from excellent medical care on your doorstep when living in Cyprus.
You can of course take out expatriate health insurance to ensure you never pay more than your excess for care and treatment – and you may very well be best advised to do so – but even if you don’t, you will find that medical care in Cyprus – both North and South of the Green Line - is highly affordable. In fact, medical care in southern Cyprus, about which this article is written, is up to five times more affordable than in the UK.
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Sat, December 22, 2007 - 6:15 am GMT
The beautiful Mediterranean waters, incredible sights and easy pace of life are just a few of the major attractions for living in Cyprus. This island nation is a favourite of holidaymakers, retirees and expatriates alike. With more than 1.5 million Brits visiting the country a year and some 65,000-plus calling it home, Cyprus is a popular destination. But, what can potential visitors and residents expect when they forgo the beaches in favour of hitting the open road?
Living in Cyprus and driving is quite an experience! According to the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office, the undertaking comes with some major precautions. Cyprus is, after all, not the UK. It does not have its roadway system and its strict licensing and driving requirements. In this article, we’ll explore what you will need to know about driving in Cyprus.