Cyprus news for February 2009

Cyprus Dams Overflow Bringing Relief to the Cyprus Water Board
Date: 26 February 2009
The recent heavy rain in Cyprus has resulted in two of Cyprus's dams, Argaka dam in the Paphos district and Kalopanayiotis dam in the Troodos Mountain range, overflowing which should be a relief to residents of Cyprus and the Cyprus Water Authorities.
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Cyprus Property Action Group Wants Answers to Immovable Property Tax
Date: 24 February 2009
In Cyprus immovable property tax is an annual tax charged to all owners of properties valued above CY£100,000.
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Larnaca Marina has New Berthing Rates
Date: 23 February 2009
Under EU rules that prohibit discrimination there will be new berthing rates at Larnaca Marina.
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Cyprus Crematorium Bill Ready For Approval
Date: 21 February 2009
The Cyprus Council of Ministers is to review for approval the long awaited bill to allow the operation of cremations in Cyprus. If the bill is approved, it would then be presented to the House for further approval.
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British Foreign Secretary Shows Concerns About Cyprus Title Deeds
Date: 18 February 2009
A growing number of British citizens are expressing concerns about the title deed problem here in Cyprus. This has lead to several letters to British MP’s asking for help to resolve this problem.
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EU Warns Cyprus About Second Hand Car Tax
Date: 17 February 2009
Cyprus has been warned by the European Commission that it must modify the method of taxing second hand cars imported from other EU countries or face legal action.
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US Senator Visits Cyprus
Date: 16 February 2009
Richard Durbin, US Democrat Senator from the State of Illinois, has arrived in Cyprus to conduct a series of talks on both sides of the island.
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Cyprus Hotels Urged to Reduce Prices to Boost Tourist Trade
Date: 14 February 2009
In a hope to boost the tourism in to Cyprus this year, hoteliers have been urged to assist by reducing their package prices.
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Water Supplies in Cyprus Improve
Date: 13 February 2009
According to water board officials, the water situation in Cyprus has improved and they hope to be able to reduce water cuts throughout the island.
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Cyprus Government Budget €300 Million For Construction Projects
Date: 11 February 2009
The Cyprus Government have budgeted €300 million for construction projects covering the period to the end of 2010.
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British Jet Crashes in Cyprus
Date: 10 February 2009
Two British RAF pilots were forced to eject from a Harrier Jump Jet that crashed at the RAF base near Akrotiri village in Cyprus.
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Rain Storms Hit Drought Stricken Cyprus
Date: 09 February 2009
After a somewhat dry spell over the last week where temperatures reached over 20 degrees in parts of Cyprus, the rain has now returned in force.
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Cyprus Economy Boost for Tourism and Construction
Date: 06 February 2009
Measures are in the process of being announced by President Christofias to combat the looming economic recession in Cyprus.
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Speed Up Plan For Cyprus Golf Course Construction
Date: 04 February 2009
Licenses for the proposed 14 golf courses and housing projects on the complexes across Cyprus may be issued soon in a government plan to boost the Cyprus economy.
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Paphos High Rise Buildings Issue
Date: 03 February 2009
Cyprus residents in paphos have, in principal, given their approval to high-rise buildings in the area during a public forum held in Geroskipou and Paphos municipalities.
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Are Cyprus Expats Victims of Kaupthing and Landsbanki Banking Collapse
Date: 02 February 2009
With major banks across the world going bust, it's no surprise that news of the demise of some of the smaller offshore banks has received little publicity. Offshore banks are often seen as tax-havens for the wealthy, so it is maybe natural that the public at large have more to worry about than the losses of the privileged few.
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