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[miltiades]

How exactly are they acting that makes them look as if they still have Cyprus as a base. Let me tell you something and listen well . If the Brits were not in Cyprus either as tourists ( over 60% of our tourists ) or at the British bases , our economy would be in such a bloody state we would not be in the position we are today , a modern prosperous European nation. The British are by far the largest contributors to our economy , ask any sensible Pafitis and you will get the answer.What is it with you hating the Brits so much. They provided home for over 250 thousand Cypriots , they gave us free health service , free education and gave us the vote in their own country. I understand the role played by successive British governments have been less than friendly towards our island but you can not blame the British people for their governments actions.
I never forget Xmas of 1953 and the kindness and generosity of the ordinary English people towards the needy and the less fortunate children of Cyprus.

[Alexander]

How exactly are they acting that makes them look as if they still have Cyprus as a base. Let me tell you something and listen well . If the Brits were not in Cyprus either as tourists ( over 60% of our tourists ) or at the British bases , our economy would be in such a bloody state we would not be in the position we are today , a modern prosperous European nation. The British are by far the largest contributors to our economy , ask any sensible Pafitis and you will get the answer.What is it with you hating the Brits so much. They provided home for over 250 thousand Cypriots , they gave us free health service , free education and gave us the vote in their own country. I understand the role played by successive British governments have been less than friendly towards our island but you can not blame the British people for their governments actions.
I never forget Xmas of 1953 and the kindness and generosity of the ordinary English people towards the needy and the less fortunate children of Cyprus.

This Cyprus only exists in your stupid little mind. They are an impediment to our development. The Bases are a scar on this country, and only a half wit would welcome their presence.
Can your limited imagination not see that the British Bases are as much a military occupation as your friend Attila across the Green line?

[Supertrotter]

Can I just make a FRIENDLY comment as a newbie...

...the reason my wife and I are leaving the UK to live in Cyprus is because we are sick of seeing the UK quickly disappearing down the toilet!

We fell in love with the island and its people on our 1st visit there.

I would like to think that our first impressions are correct and that we will be welcomed, as much as I would embrace any Cypriot who decided to like in the UK.

Just my humble opinion....

[miltiades]

Supertrotter , apart from the likes of Alexander most Cypriots are British friendly .

[andri_cy]

We have lived here for 3 years....we chose to live in a Cypriot Community, we buy all our shopping locally, support the local tradesmen and support the school events, my husband has been welcomed into the Cafeneon where he has become quite the tavli & cardplayer. We have been treated with the utmost kindness and friendliness.

You have to remember that you are moving to a country that is not yours, and you must respect the customs and way of life of the people, even if somethimes they jar with yours........Cyprus is not England with sun and should never become so.

We have english friends and Cypriot friends and socialise with both....I have becoome quite outspoken at English events when the enivitable Whinging starts I simply say I hear Spain is nice why not go there!

If you treat the Cypriots with respect they will treat you likewise and you will gain much. In three years we have never had to buy fruit or vegetables, if our neighbours see us with a lot of garden rubbish a tractor and trailer automatically turns up to take it away and we are always being brought samples of home cooking. After 10 years of living in our house in the UK we didn't know our neighbours names now we go to all of our neighbours weddings and childrens parties.

Are British people welcome in Cyprus........Yes of course as long as they remember that Cyprus belongs to the Cypriots and is no longer a Colony.

Thanks Lindy, you have said everything I was about to say. Saved me some typing

[andri_cy]

Can I just make a FRIENDLY comment as a newbie...

...the reason my wife and I are leaving the UK to live in Cyprus is because we are sick of seeing the UK quickly disappearing down the toilet!

We fell in love with the island and its people on our 1st visit there.

I would like to think that our first impressions are correct and that we will be welcomed, as much as I would embrace any Cypriot who decided to like in the UK.

Just my humble opinion....

Supertrotter, read what Lindy said(who is I think an ex-pat of yours) and take it to heart. I think she sumed it up pretty darn good.

[michalis5354]

British bases employ thousands of GCs and TCs and they are all working with very good employment conditions. My uncle used to work there and he was very satisfied when he retired 2 years ago! He had only positive comments to make !

[michalis5354]

Can your limited imagination not see that the British Bases are as much a military occupation as your friend Attila across the Green line?

You can ask those who are working there whether they would like them to go !

[Svetlana]

The policy on the SBA is to employ Cypriots and not British people. If the SBA go, there may be a gain for national pride but it would be a significant blow for the national economy, not what is wanted when we are about to enter the Eurozone.

Lana

[TheCabbie]

[quote="Svetlana"]The policy on the SBA is to employ Cypriots and not British people. ....Lana[/quote

Correct, My daughter had to show proof of Cypriot Citizenship before she was allowed to join the SBA Police.

Before the dimwits on this forum start slagging off the bases they should try and get a job on them, a friend of mine waited 3 years to get a drivers job on the bases, he's certain that he'll never work for a Cypriot business again. The wages and conditions are about the best you'll get on the island.