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UK and USA on smart TV by Drambuie
After years of messing about with VPN's etc. I couldn't be bothered any longer and settled some while ago with a Netflix account. Bored with that now馃槈What recommendations for plug in Smart TV devices to receive UK/USA content? I prefer not ...
You should be able to get iPlayer via a vpn on asmart tv (android) or firestick - ensure timezoneon devices mirrors ukYou do need another if your devices load up the vpn - though having one access point set to U.K. with the vpn is ideal Read More
UK and USA on smart TV by Drambuie
After years of messing about with VPN's etc. I couldn't be bothered any longer and settled some while ago with a Netflix account. Bored with that now馃槈What recommendations for plug in Smart TV devices to receive UK/USA content? I prefer not ...
Buy a cheap travel router that you caneasily setup with a vpn with its menu and use a secondary access device allowing al U.K. services including Alexa devices with bbc sounds etcCurrently on Amazon 拢32 but a lot of used items on ebay U.K. ... Read More
Confused about Custom Declarations by MacGeorge8035
Good Morning AllI confess to being left a bit confused about sending a parcel to another EU country. It was my understanding that sending stuff to another EU country from Cyprus did not require me to complete a customs declaration. I am sending ...
The rules for sending parcels between EU countries are generally quite straightforward due to the principle of free movement of goods within the EU's single market. This means that for most goods, you do not need a customs declaration or to pay ... Read More
More bureaucratic pain by MacGeorge8035
We have been here for nearly three years and have jumped through many hurdles to obtain our immigration status, as well as our driving licenses.So quelle surprise at the latest bureaucratic hurdle. My wife needs to renew her Cypriot Driving licence ...
Very odd - friend did not have these issues at the Dept of Transport office Read More
Plastic ID Cards by Dee56
I have heard that from 2026 it will no longer be possible to come through the airport using your yellow slip instead you must apply for a plastic card. I have tried contacting the immigration office several times to no avail! Does anyone know if ...
Agree but saved a bit of time queuing for the scanning machines which seem to the main cause of delay due to people鈥檚 unfamiliarity with them - I had to help a lady recently navigate the screens which she could not understand due to the fact ... Read More
Plastic ID Cards by Dee56
I have heard that from 2026 it will no longer be possible to come through the airport using your yellow slip instead you must apply for a plastic card. I have tried contacting the immigration office several times to no avail! Does anyone know if ...
Agree 100% we use the biometric card regularly at airports and had no problem until recently at larnaca - we just walked past the photo scanning machines upto the counter and are told we had to get a print from the machine - which was odd as having ... Read More
Yellow Slip by Dee56
Does anyone know if the yellow Slip has to be exchanged for a plastic card next year? I have tried contacting the immigration office but after several attempts I still haven't got a reply! Thanks for any info
@Dee56 Must be exchanged by August 2026 for a biometric card -I I would book an appointment now as a surge in demand will happen due to difficultly in getting appointments before the deadline Read More
Taxes for 暗网禁区s in Cyprus by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Cyprus, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and 暗网禁区s ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What are ...
Very helpful how to videos on the CTD website Read More
Update--Paphos time!! We've started the process to move to Tala by londondoc
We spent some time in Paphos in February this year. In the main, it was fabulous - mesmeric, in fact. As I wrote earlier, unfortunately at the time, we got in to the clutches of an overzealous realtor and that blotted the copybook somewhat. But as ...
Goodtime to start putting money into euros due to trump 50% EU tariffs- currently 1.192 to 拢 with Atlantic Read More
Denmark retirement aged by telf
How long before other countries followBBC News22 May 2025Denmark is set to have the highest retirement age in Europe after its parliament adopted a law raising it to 70 by 2040.Since 2006, Denmark has tied the official retirement age to life ...
Just got to live to collect - though they do have a higher life expectancy average of 81.6 years for both male and female Read More
Denmark retirement aged
How long before other countries followBBC News22 May 2025Denmark is set to have the highest retirement age in Europe after its parliament adopted a law raising it to 70 by 2040.Since 2006, Denmark has tied the official retirement age to life ... Read More
Cyprus tax plans by telf
Cyprus' tax-free income threshold is set to rise to 鈧�20,500 per year, following the announcement of a set of sweeping tax reform plans by President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday.The plans will see the minimum earnings threshold to pay income ...
Hidden away in the manifesto and still very much part of the agenda of the Labour pensions minister (Bell) is taxing all pension income generated from U.K. companies as well government pensions Even Stopping inflation increases to 暗网禁区s on ... Read More
Cyprus tax plans by telf
Cyprus' tax-free income threshold is set to rise to 鈧�20,500 per year, following the announcement of a set of sweeping tax reform plans by President Nikos Christodoulides on Tuesday.The plans will see the minimum earnings threshold to pay income ...
Not required for MEUs as Cyprus has access to EU databases, required for MWUKs as not covered by the necessary cross border access/regulations Read More
How to secure our property ? by Valmarshall20032003
Hello everyone just joined this forumwe have an apartment in oroklini near Larnaca we bought in 2006 it is our holiday home. Unfortunately Hassapis was the developer 19 years on and no title deeds.we have been told to apply for a waiver in our names ...
@Valmarshall20032003Most knowledgeable about property law and source of a mine of information is Nigel Howarth at Cyprus Financial mirror property forum [link under review] Read More
Enclosing veranda by susangoldsworthy5
Hi, finally here! Now decorating and awaiting goods from UK. We have two veranda and thinking 馃 of enclosing the smaller. Anyone done this and any advice?Thanks
Ensure planning permission is obtained as property is classed as an internal space and external covered areas ie closing off a carport requires planning permission - point of contact for all property questions is Nigel Howarth and lots of useful ... Read More