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101 Cyprus Greatest Hits (from 19 to 1)
Date: 04/05/20Cyprus has a great wealth of various attractions ranging from the obvious leisure and amusement facilities you can enjoy on your holiday to significant historical sites and places of amazing natural beauty. The history of the island is full of colorful events that produced a unique culture. In the series of articles “101 Cyprus Greatest Hits” we will guide you through the top facts, activities and
19. Low Crime Rate
Cyprus boasts a low crime rate making it a safe and family friendly cosmopolitan country.
18. 5% Tax on Pensions Income
Further to beneficial Cyprus’s tax regime, foreign pensions
can be paid in Cyprus as Cyprus has double taxation treaty with the UK. So,
pension income can either be taxed based on the normal income tax scale rates
or at a flat rate of 5% on the excess of the exempt € 3420.
17. Double Taxation
Cyprus is an attractive place to live when it comes to tax.
On 01.01.2020 Cyprus had double taxation agreements with 64 countries.
16. No Inheritance Tax
Cyprus has no inheritance tax provided your domicile is on
the island. Take the UK as an example, where 40% inheritance tax will be
charged upon anything above the increased threshold of £ 425,000 when passing
the property down to children.
15. Corporate Tax
Cyprus is one of the lowest taxed countries in Europe with a
12.5% corporate tax rate, provided that the corporation is a Cyprus tax
resident. This therefore is an attractive relocation opportunity for many
organisations and individuals.
14. Russian Radio Stations
Radio stations such 101.4 FM Capital Russian Radio and 90.5
FM Russian Wave Radio for Paphos makes sure the Russian speaking population is
well catered for when it comes to broadcasting news and international music
hits.
13. English Radio Stations
Whether you are driving the car, maintaining the garden or
just relaxing by the poolside, be assured that there are English speaking radio
stations that provide a good mix of music and news. Examples in Paphos are 98.5
FM Rock FM Radio and 90.8 FM Sunshine Radio.
12. Driving on the Left
For the British tourists or expats driving comes as a
breeze. In Cyprus we drive on the left side of the road the same as in the UK.
For British, driving in Cyprus is like driving at home, but with the sun as a
bonus!
11. Car Insurance
Cyprus enjoys a very low crime rate and consequently a very
low car theft rate. Thus you can expect to pay a low car insurance rate
compared to other EU countries. For example, comprehensive insurance for 2
experienced drivers for a BMW 3 Series will only cost around 300 euro per year.
10. Lara Beach
Lara beach is located on the Akamas Peninsula in Paphos with
goats, birds and turtles as its only habitants. With crystal clean water and
rich golden sand, Lara beach is a deserted small horseshoe-shaped paradise that
must be visited.
9. English is widely spoken in Cyprus
Of course, the main language spoken in Cyprus is Greek.
However, as Cyprus was a British colony from 1878 - 1960, the second most
spoken language is English. 90% of locals are fluent in English! Many expats
and foreign residents easily get by without any knowledge of Greek. Within the
tourist areas you will find that almost everyone speaks English, with Russian
speakers also in abundance. Everyone wants to live in a country where people
understand you.
8. Blue Flag Beaches
Cyprus is well known for having some of the cleanest beaches
in Europe. An impressive 65 beaches in Cyprus have been awarded the prestigious
Blue Flag status in 2019. The award was based on high performance in
environmental education, management, water quality, safety and services. Coral
Bay in Paphos, one of the 65 Blue Flag beaches, offers a variety of different
water sports from Jet skiing, paragliding, pedal boats to diving. Everything to
entertain the entire family!
7. Cyprus Potato
Due to Cyprus’ mild climate the famous Cyprus potato, known
internationally as New Potato, is harvested year-round. However, there are four
main crops. Winter crop is harvested in November - January, Intermediate crop -
late February to early March, Spring crop is collected March-June period.
Summer crop is produced in Troodos Mountains in very small amounts for local
consumption.
6. Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
Fertile Cyprus grows a wide range of fruit and vegetables in
its rich soils - from citrus fruits, watermelons, bananas, grapes, salad crops
to the famous Cypriot red soil potatoes. In Cyprus you are guaranteed fresh
seasonal fruit and vegetables all year round. From field to plate on the same
day!
5. Cyprus Weather
Cyprus is always guaranteed to have stunning weather.
Temperatures in Paphos typically range from a high of 34°C in summer to a low
of 12°C in winter. After enjoying 9 months of Cypriot summer, winter will treat
you with more clear days of gentle sun cheering you up. Always remember to
bring your sunglasses!
4. Healthy Lifestyle
Cyprus is a great destination for numerous sports and active
recreation. The fantastic weather offers a perfect outdoor environment for the
people wishing to enjoy physical activities, including cycling, horse riding,
tennis or sailing. Morning walks and evening swimming can easily become a way
of life. Regardless of the choice of your outdoor activity one cannot put a
price on the great health benefits of sunshine.
3. Paphos - Capital of Culture 2017
The small but attractive town of Paphos was chosen as The
European Capital of Culture for 2017. This of course reinforces the strong
historic significance of the island as this honour is to highlight the richness
and diversity of cultures within Europe.
2. Good Country Index 2019
The good country index ranks countries based on their
contribution to the well-being of humanity. Cyprus took the 22nd place in 2019
scoring reasonably high out of the 153 evaluated countries, taking 5th in
“Planet and Climate” and 11th in “World Order”.
1. Cyprus Resales
Cyprus Resale estate agents are registered, licensed, fully
insured real estate agents and leaders in resale property in Paphos &
Polis. Founded in 2009, Cyprus Resales offers overseas office, professional
proactive employees and directors who are experienced in Cypriot, British and Russian
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