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Archive for December 10th, 2011

Lawyers in Cyprus- Review – Government Benefits

Well you learn something new everyday! Did you know that politicians and even former politicians were allowed such a high amount of security for their protection?  Did you know that little under 10 million euros is spent each year on politicians security every year?

Well now you do know and now we know that we pay for it. The country is bringing in strict austerity measures to avoid an EU bailout and our politicians’ even ex-politicians are spending 10 million euros every year on their security this is ludicrous!

Many people are sitting hungry and not knowing how to pay their rent and electric bills and politicians are walking round with 10 police officers.  Some of which have been reported to be doing jobs like washing cars and carrying shopping  come on now are you serious…?

It is no wonder the EU are enforcing instance fines on governments failure to cut government spending.  We are such a small island who do they need such security against?  Even huge pop stars do not have this amount of security.

Lets get real Mr Politicians 120 police officers to look after your shopping and make sure your cars are clean this is not at all acceptable by no means.

It has also come to light that politicians also enjoy the benefit of duty free cars imported in toCyprus…why? The public are sick and tired of paying for the government while they live in luxury it is not fair and should now be taken very seriously when we are in such serious financial trouble.

The government really must get their house in order give up some of their over the top benefits and let the public eat healthily!

Published by a&g Kouzali law office on 25th November 2011

Property Lawyers inCyprus- Review – Cyprus- Property Market

Its good news folks one of the leading overseas property polls reportsCyprusis in fourth place out of 40 worldwide countries for property investment and is still climbing the ladder.

Top of the Props recently published in a leading property news magazine lists public interest in worldwide countries.

Taking the lead isSpainbut in shared fourth place is Cyprus and Turkey together with Thailand coming in 5th place.

This is great news for us we have had many blows recently both of the fault of Cyprus and their laid back policies and also through no fault of our own such as the Mari blast and the world wide economic recession.

The Cyprus government are stepping up their game and bringing in policies to lure investors back such as the Title deed reform and now we are waiting for the reduction in VAT paid on properties and the abolishment of transfer tax. To date this is not final but it would surely show worldwide investors we are making a huge effort to right our wrongs.

I know we keep saying this but it is so true that there are so many bargains in Cyprus due to all the setbacks we have had and it is a buyers market and with the government doing all they can to win back popularity and not wanting anymore bad press investors are a lot safer now than ever before.

Moving up the Top of the Props chart is excellent motivation forCyprusto carry on doing all they can to get us to number one where we feel we deserve to be.

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFICE ON 17 TH NOVEMBER 2011.

Cyprus Legal Consultants – Review – World Aids Day 2011

The 1st December is world AIDS day.  AIDS is a disease not so much talked about in Cyprus due to very low numbers being reported but do not be mistaken there is AIDS in Cyprus and this should not be ignored.

Approximately 35 million people have aids in the world and interestingly enough when we think of Aids we think ofAfrica.  It is very true Africa has a very high amount of aids but this is only brought to our attention because they have very little money for treatment, education and contraception butBrazilactually has the highest cases of Aids and theUSAis also a front forerunner.

Cyprusfigures are very few amounting to maybe 1% of the population but this the figure must be halted and continuous education and the ready availability of protection should be promoted and pushed drastically if we are to keep these numbers from rising.

Some positive news for world aids day 2011 is that fewer cases around the world are being seen, infact aids related deaths are 20% lower than in previous years and reported new cases have decreased over 20% than previous years. Which means people are now taking note and playing it safe!

It is reported that out of a ratio of 5 cases 1 in 5 HIV/Aids are female cases and the other 4 out of 5 cases are male.  Such cases reported inCyprusare between the ages of 20- 40 and while some cases are of persons who live a broad over half of the cases are permanently resident in Cyprus.

While medicines are being created to help the condition and research is a high priority to find a permanent cure as it stands prevention is the only cure this is what we must promote.

Our Children must be fully aware of what aids is, how you catch aids and how to prevent aids.  As we said we are very lucky inCyprusto have such few cases on theIslandbut still more must be done to eradicate this disease all together. To start with there should be clinics around the island giving away free condoms to all, and

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFICE ON 29TH NOVEMBER 2011.

Cyprus Law Firm – Review – HIV/AIDS

What is HIV/AIDS

HIV is a disease that seriously affects the immune system.  Once the immune system is attacked by HIV the body deteriorates and is then wide open to catching many infections.  HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus has no cure at present. People can live for many years with HIV and now with the creation of different medications HIV carriers can live a longer more normal life.

HIV symptoms can take many years to show themselves which is why it is import to be tested regularly if sexual intercourse has or is taking place.

HIV can however evolve into AIDS which stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. AIDS is when HIV can no longer be controlled and the immune system no longer works giving in to all the infections and cancers attacking the body.  The transgression period from HIV to AIDS can take anything up to 10 to 15 years if not longer especially with designed medication.

How you contract HIV

HIV can be contracted through the transfer of male and female sexual fluids or blood.

You can catch HIV by performing unprotected sex.  This includes oral, anal and vaginal sex. Many people are ignorant to the fact that oral sex can transfer AIDs that is a very naive and big mistake to make.

You can catch HIV by sharing needles and syringes

Babies can catch HIV before during and after birth and by being breast fed.

You can catch HIV by blood transfusions but this is very rare as blood is very carefully screened.

You can not catch HIV by touching, hugging, kissing!  Saliva does not carry HIV.

PREVENTION IS THE ONLY CURE FOR HIIV/AIDS IF ABSTENANCE IS NOT AN OPTION PROTECTION IS YOUR ONLY OTHER AVAILABLE OPTION.

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFICE ON 29TH NOVEMBER 2011.

Lawyers in Famagusta – Reviews – Cyprus Forst 3 Land Motorway

Cyprus offcially has its first completed 3 lane highway accommodating thousands of cars each day travelling into Nicosia.  However, citizens do not actually know how to use a highway.

This is quite funny when you think we are in the 21^st Century!

The 3 lane highway has taken little under 2 years to complete and was devised to help the long queues of traffic travelling into the islands capital everyday.  Previously  it would be very common to sit in queues for quite awhile and now hopefully the highway will prevent this.  The main reason for this new highway is the hope that it will cut down the amount of road traffic accidents. This wont take affect until citizens actually know how to use it properly.

The police however, have issued a warning to car travellers to do their homework on how to use a motorway as they are only allowing a 2 week grace period for those who are not using it correctly.  Anyone  caught not using the highway correctly after the 2 week period will be penalized in accordance with the traffic laws.

To be fair the UK has had motorways since before time and people still dont know how to use them so for the Cyprus Island to get used to it in 2 weeks is asking alot. It is very simple to use but some travellers either one can not be bothered and drive how they like or two really do not know and drive where they feel more comfortable.

The new motorway starts from the Larnaca/Limassol highway connect straight through to Nicosia.  The whole project costed around over 30 Million euros and was actually completed beofre schelue wow thats a first also for Cyprus!

Congratulations for the first 3 lane motorway in Cyprus!

Check out our article on how to safely and correctly use the new 3 lane motorway.

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFICE ON 18^TH NOVEMEBR 2011

Legal Consultants in Cyprus – Review – Cyprus declining Small Businesses

At a time when the government are looking to tax businesses in an effort to combat the countries growing deficit, small business owners are struggling more than ever and are shouting out for some kind of reprieve.

Small businesses on the island actually keep over 60% of the islands population in employment but with such financial turbulence this could soon change. These small businesses are asking for their banks loan instalments to be halted for a period of 2 years and additionally no further bank charges.

Will these be met …very unlikely. Not at a time when banks themselves are under so much pressure.  It is a vicious circle!

This is not a request but a demand and if their demands are not met such establishments intend to come together to stage protests. It will also see the Cyprus employment lines plummet by the end of 2011 to a historical high as they can no longer afford to keep staff on.

It is very easy to see how much the small retail businesses are struggling the streets are empty of shoppers and each and every day commercial properties are coming on the market for rent and sale. We have main streets becoming totally void of activity.

At the same such businesses have not helped themselves by imposing high consumer prices which has resulted in loss of business especially with regards to the tourist sector.  The hotels offer very good deals on all inclusive holidays and realistically by the time you have finished spending in the local tourists’ shops it proves more economical to book an all inclusive holiday!

Keeping prices low short term may cause a loss but long term would bring more business it is common sense but not practiced common sense.

We feel the small businesses will have a good fight on their hands and we will most definitely be seeing higher figures in the employment sector.

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFICE ON 27^TH NOVEMBER 2011.

CyprusLawyers _ Review – Greek Banks

The Greeks are now panicking and taking their savings out of the Greek banks and sending their cash to other countries such asSwitzerlandandGermanyand even theUK. Many of the wealthy are even forgetting about high interest rates and putting their cash into safe deposit boxes where it can not be touched.

Greek Bank Bonds are simply not the way to go to keep your cash safe and high interest rates are not enough to keep the customers happy anymore. Customers want their savings in cash bonds are now a liability.

Some are tempted to put their cash under the mattress and have only refrained obviously because of security issues. It is very uncertain times for the Greek people.  Most of us just do not have the money to put in to banks at all!

With talks ofGreecebeing forced to withdraw from the Euro the affluent citizens ofGreeceare pulling out their money at a very fast pace andCyprusmay not be very far behind with talks of EU bailouts on the horizon.

Of course over a period of time and continuous withdrawals from the Greeks banks from high level clients it is definitely going to have an affect on the banks.

However, reports show this is only happening with the Greek nationals and most of the other European countries are still quite happy to keep their money where it is.

The Greeks are very scared and they have every right to be the government have not looked after its people.  We are on very shaky groundGreecedefinitely andCyprusnot far behind!

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFICE ON 25TH NOVEMBER 2011.

Lawyers in Paralimni – Review – Cyprus Driving issues

It’s that time of year for car drivers to take their cash out of their pockets once again. Its time nearly time to renew your car tax and we like to remind you every year so that hefty fines can be avoided.

The police are now looking out for unroadworthy cars not just for tax dodgers.  Many car drivers may not be a ware that if you do not hold an MOT certificate then your tax and insurance is void.  You can not beat the system you must have all three certificates to be legal to drive on the roads.

This is your MOT, TAX and Insurance. Without one you can’t have the other.  Even if you have a long tax certificate but your MOT has expired or soon too expire you are not insured.  It is a continuous circle.

And have no doubt the police are on the case for tax and MOT dodgers it is a form of revenue for the state so of course they will be out in force.

So do not delay this year in renewing all your certificates and drive legally. It is hard times for everybody but by taking a small amount of cash out your pockets to be legal could save you a high amount of cash from your pockets for being illegal.

It is also coming up to Christmas and the Christmas spirit is staring to kick in so we urge all residents to leave the car keys at home this year and do not drink and drive.  This is the time of year when many accidents and deaths occur due to drink driving.  Do not risk it the drinking limit is lower than ever before and the laws are a lot stricter and rightly so!

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFICE ON 25TH NOVEMBER 2011.

Legal Consultants inCyprus- review – Cyprus Gas Search

The drilling for Gas byCyprusand the continuous threats byTurkeyare still ongoing. Cyprusis to start a second round of drilling believing there is enough gas trapped under the sea to lastCyprusenergy needs for many decades. And having every right to the gasCyprusare taking full advantage of this and rightly so…who wouldn’t!

However, Turkey believe that while the island is divided the gas search should not go ahead and have proceeded in signing a maritime accord with North Cyprus which they believe give them every right to also drill maybe in the same area and having made a deal with shell Turkey are going all out for a gas find.

TheRepublicofCyprusclaims this to be illegal and nothing but bullying tactics!  It is very much hoped the gas search will speed up peace talks and Cypriots all over theCyprusIslandwill enjoy benefits of such find. But on the contrary many are in unison that the Gas issue is only going to hurt the peace talks due to the threatening nature ofTurkeyand the resilience of theRepublicofCyprus.

The law is the law why is there so much drama going on.  IfCyprusis following the law why isTurkeybeing allowed to get away with not following the law.  Why areTurkeyso powerful that no one can say to them stop what you are doing and go home and stay home?  Why areTurkeyalways there causing trouble and no one stopping them?  The Law is the Law locally and internationally or is it a free for all?

Carry on drillingCyprusand enjoy the benefits as the law says we can.

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFICE ON 30TH NOVEMBER 2011.

Paralimni Lawyers – review – Domestic Violence Campaign

Due to the major rise in domestic violence the world will take part in a 16 day event to publicise this issue.  Many women and children and sometimes men are violated everyday both physically, sexually and mentally and the problem is growing and not enough is being done to help the victims.

Cyprus is also taking part in the 16 day events which we are very proud of and this starts today 25^th November until 10^th December but it does not mean public awareness will stop there our efforts must be continuous to stop this from happening.

In Cyprus alone there are approximately 5 complaints every single day and we do not have the means to deal with these cases. Maybe only a third of all cases requesting refuge are given it as we do have the facilities or the staff.  This is just Cyprus and it is not just a case of calling the police to help it goes a lot deeper and further than this as we have explained in our previous articles on domestic violence.

Throughout the 16 day public awareness campaign there are lectures taking place, art exhibitions, media, TV and radio coverage and badges being handed out throughout the centre of Nicosia.

The majority of domestic violence in Cyprus is reported by Cypriot women with the majority of perpetrators being Cypriot men.  Not only does this affect the victim but it also affects many children who live in the same household and their state of mind.  Imagine seeing your mother being violated even just once let alone repeatedly.

We must make a stand not just the women but also the men to stop the cowards from doing this to others who are weaker than themselves.  Make your voices heard have your say and support the world in this campaign and further more!

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFFICE ON 25^TH NOVEMBER 2011.