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[Piratis]

without the english tourist cyprus would go back to how it was in the 60s

you've come a long way since then, accept that your country need the tourist and theri money, Grow up!!

Without the anti-Cypriot British (which are not that many) Cyprus would be far better off.

However if you remove every single British from Cyprus, including the British army in the bases, then Cyprus would again be better off.

So don't make it sound as if the British are in Cyprus to help us. You know thats not the case.

[miltiades]

Not only Britain is by far the largest importer of Cypriot goods it is also the largest tourist , investment source as well as the home of 250000 Cypriots , by far the largest Cypriot population outside Cyprus..
The consequences of a British abstinence from Cyprus would be hugely catastrophic for the entire economy which is on the whole geared towards British involvement.
If Piratis feels that Cyprus would be better off without the Brits in Cyprus then let him elaborated and inform us how we would replace 1.8 million British visitors.The British bases land would be worthless without British investors and visitors , Cypriot Industries would collapse , Hotels , Restaurants , tourist enterprises would be driven to bankruptcy.
We are but a tiny island , our economy is dependent on tourism and investment , most derives from Britain.

[G.Man]

miltiades

We know, and agree with you, we find it best to ignore said moderators guff....

[Niki]

Would you also include the non working natives "that make it difficult for everybody else". I wonder how many of the 1.7 million unemployed are immigrants. Perhaps you can tell us, since you know them to be difficult to everybody else.!!

Kikapu - we are seeing things from different perspectives and different locations and seem to be going around in circles. I'm getting a bit bored now so lets agree to disagree!

[Piratis]

miltiades

We know, and agree with you, we find it best to ignore said moderators guff....

G.Man, if it makes you feel better to believe that Cyprus needs the British you can continue to do so. Cyprus (just like any other country) needs trading partners, tourists etc, but it needs UK the same as it needs France, Russia, Greece etc.

It is true that there are more UK tourists than others and the trade between the two countries is significant, however the real estate that the British bases occupy (without even paying their rent) far outweighs any additional benefits we receive from the UK when compared with other countries.

Therefore stop pretending as if you are here because Cyprus needs you. You are welcome to our country, but you have to accept the way of life, our traditions etc. If there is something that you really hate about Cyprus then leave, and don't worry about us, we will cry only for a few days about it

[G.Man]

Maybe you are right, maybe I should tell my bank to pull out of cyprus that employs many cypriots as well...



If the SBA's pull out, all that will happen is some greedy developer will stick up load more property to sell to the british that is overpriced and shoddily built...

[Biker]

If the SBA's pull out, all that will happen is some greedy developer will stick up load more property to sell to the british that is overpriced and shoddily built...

No, there won't be any money to build anything, there'll be empty property everywhere and the Israelis will be buying it all on the cheap.

I really wish the British would abandon this place completely, I'd stay long enough to watch it shrivel up....and catch the last plane out.

[Strahd]

If the SBA's pull out, all that will happen is some greedy developer will stick up load more property to sell to the british that is overpriced and shoddily built...

No, there won't be any money to build anything, there'll be empty property everywhere and the Israelis will be buying it all on the cheap.

I really wish the British would abandon this place completely, I'd stay long enough to watch it shrivel up....and catch the last plane out.

You really think so much of yourselves do you? And then you talk about the french...

Well the reason why UK is the biggest tourist and trade partner of Cyprus is because WE ALLOW IT AND ENCOURAGE IT. We could do the same for France, Germany and any other country we wanted especially now with the coming of the Euro it would be so much cheaper for us to trade with the rest of the EU states in the eurozone. In addition lately there has been a large shift of trade away fromt he UK, Cypriots are EU citizens now and they can see that there is nothing special in trading with UK since they are loosing anyway if they do. The reason that the SBA is here is because of the Cyrpus problem, they work as a kind of guarantee against the agressive to Greeks of Cyprus foreign policy of the UK. However if your pathetic so called labour government continues like that I do not know for how much longer we will put up with your bullshit. So do us a favor, enjoy what we offer however you have to know YOU ARE FOREIGNERS here.

[unique_earthling]

Hey its my world and i dont believe in borders so will go where i want, same as you, where ever i lay my hat... thats my home....i

[Kikapu]

Would you also include the non working natives "that make it difficult for everybody else". I wonder how many of the 1.7 million unemployed are immigrants. Perhaps you can tell us, since you know them to be difficult to everybody else.!!

Kikapu - we are seeing things from different perspectives and different locations and seem to be going around in circles. I'm getting a bit bored now so lets agree to disagree!

When it comes to immigrants, some of you people, like yourself, my friend Miltiades, and few others, can't seem to "see the forest through the trees". I'm not going to use the "race card" here because I don't know any of you personally to make that call. However, when ever there is security issues, unemployment issues, religion issues, overcrowding issues, the immigrants are the ones the fingers are pointed at. Why is that? They were allowed to come, to live and work in the West. They do not need to lose their identity to be welcomed. They work hard, very family oriented, make huge contributions to the nations they live in, and very often, they keep their mouths shut, when they have been discriminated by others, as not to create trouble, since they will be the victims of those troubles again. They adapt as much as they can to the traditions of the nation they live in. Often, it will take 2nd and 3rd generation of an immigrant to be fully integrated to the host nation, and still their skin colour will be seen as a foreigner. If the West doesn't want immigrant, then keep their doors shut. It is that simple. If you have an issue with immigrants, take it up with your Government, that you have elected to put there. They know how to run a country with immigrant labours, or else, you will be paying £10 pounds for your lousy Big Mac.