Legal Consultants in Cyprus – Review – Casino on East Coast

Well who would have thought it … Paphos is quick on the draw and looking to obtain licenses to hold casinos in their town!

One village in Paphos known as Kritou Terra was actually the only area in Cyprus ever to have a casino and they want the same building which has been preserved to some extent to be restored and reopened as a casino once again.  The village will be first in line to apply for a license.

Although the building has not been used as a casino since the 20th century it was a place where the affluent visited including kings and the wealthy Egyptians. The village would like to revive the area once again and have taken it a step further and are already talking with the ministries for the license.

The interest in the casinos is very high and the Paphos municipality are also on the list to apply for a licence hoping it will bring in major revenue and keep the Paphos area and all year round destination.

Hotel owners are very excited at this opportunity and hope to take advantage but it is not clear how many licences the government will grant or even if the legislation will go ahead, however, we feel with the islands current financial situation they really have no choice.

This type of venue would be ideal for the East coast who up until now has received very little in development. It would bring in employment to the area and maybe all year round visitors it really depends on the extent of the project. We should apply for a license by all means it’s a great opportunity and great asset to offer the tourists and would 100% bring in extra revenue.

We will continue to follow this issue and any progress being made.  Let us know your thoughts and how you feel on casinos and the government now discussing new legislation.

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFICE ON 22ND OCTOBER 2011. http://www.lawcyprus.org/

Lawyers in Cyprus – Review – Karma Hotel Development

Due to the winter season being so slow here in Cyprus hotels are now thinking of ways to keep their establishments open all year round and turning them into residential resorts, with apartments for long term rental and for investment purposes.

This type of project is aimed more at the older generation than the young which is a great concept as it is the older generations who have the cash to splash so to speak.

One hotel imparticular in the area of Pernera on the East Coast has renovated their hotel with a certain number of apartments for sale and the rest for long term renters.  They have included facilities such as bowling grounds, fitness club, and bridge club and also have the added benefit of a woman’s health clinic and a doctor visiting on a certain day of the week.

There are dining and bar facilities and many other facilities and clubs and arranged trips making it a complete lifestyle with everything you need in your own back garden. You have everything and is also has the security aspect which is excellent in this day and age.

It is a fantastic idea and also brings all year round employment to an area which really is like a ghost town during the winter so to have all year round residents is a blessing.

Even though this is an excellent idea and we wish huge success to the karma hotel who has worked very hard in achieving the high level standard of living on offer we must reiterate the need for all year round promotion for the Cyprus Island.

This island does not have to stop once November come around, the sun is still shining, and the venues can still operate people still love to holiday in the winter months even more so to get away from their cold countries.  We must start campaigning and organising all year round Cyprus for all the coastal areas the East Coast imparticular which comes to a sudden holt it’s drastic when we have so much to offer.

Well done to the Karma hotel we need more projects like this.

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFICE ON 22ND OCTOBER 2011. http://www.lawcyprus.org/

Lawyers in Paralimni – Review – Greece

Even though Greece has been having protests for some time and they are very used to protesters in the streets they have now turned very ugly and things are getting out of control.

The most recent protest in Athens has seen one man dead and many injured and we are sure this is just the start of many more protests like this to come, as Greece brings in some very tough austerity measures that will hit the public harder when they are already down.

The clash between rivals groups erupted outside the house of parliament and a union official lost his life.  The tough austerity measures have been bought into action in order for Greece to receive EU and international financial support, but to gain this the public must suffer.

The house of parliament were waiting for the new austerity measures to be passed while the capital went on a 48 hour strike to protest against these measures and concluded with a loss of life.  It is a very sad state of affairs and the country is near collapse.

This is the same story in many countries and we are continuously reporting the same thing Cyprus is not far from this type of action we are sure as new austerity measures are now under discussion. However, no matter what point we get to and we believe the public should make a stand for their rights, violence is not a solution and we hope we do not endure this behaviour.

Many Greeks are coming from Athens to Cyprus for better opportunities but we are afraid we do not have that much better to offer at the moment.  Where this will end nobody knows we can only hope and pray for the best.

Our thoughts are with our sister land!

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFICE ON 22ND OCTOBER 2011. http://www.lawcyprus.org/

Paralimni lawyers – Review – Casinos in Republic of Cyprus

As we thought the governments retracted decision on allowing casinos in Cyprus is becoming the latest controversy in Cyprus.  Of course someone has something to say it is always the case in fact it is human nature.  As we previously reported the government are discussing legislation to allow casinos in the Republic of Cyprus.

This has come at a time when the economy needs all the help it can get.  This does not necessarily mean the President or government officials agree with casinos or like the idea, but we feel it is a case of doing all possible to keep the island afloat.  We also have to move with the times and casinos are an attraction and can also be quite an exciting and great night out, it does not have to become a deeply disturbing addiction and cause for major concern.

The Cyprus Social Problems action group believe that the casinos will cause a higher level of crime and mostly low income households will use the casinos to 1 get free food and drinks and 2 because they believe they will win major amounts of money.  They also believe that casinos do not bring in extra revenue and only makes individuals gambling addicts.

Casinos have been in action since the beginning of time and whether or not the casinos are allowed, gambling goes on everyday here in Cyprus behind closed doors. Maybe bringing gamblers out in public places allows for more control however, gamblers are gamblers no one can stop them that is a fact, so no matter of their surroundings whether it be in a box room or a luxurious casino makes no difference!

The island is facing its worst economic meltdown in history and all development we are sure will be very highly considered but also very thought through.  It must have taken a lot and we must be in quite a mess for such a retraction by the government on this issue!

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFICE ON 21ST OCTOBER 2011. http://www.lawcyprus.org

Paralimni Lawyers – Review – Child abduction

We would like to bring to your attention the urgent matter of child abduction and human trafficking. We have already touched down on human trafficking and the fact that Cyprus is bottom of the list when it comes to implementing the law.

Now it seems child abduction which goes hand in hand with human trafficking is becoming quite apparent on our island and this is a very scary matter.

There have been reports of foreign nationals trying to take children from places such as busy hotels where children are wondering around during the day time and swimming in the pools having lots of fun. Parents naturally assume their children are safe but they are not and attempted abductions are taking place. This is also happening at schools at times when the children are finishing school and it is very chaotic.

These attempted abductions can take place anywhere, at the beach, at the parks and parents and staff must now be extra vigilant.

Parents must always keep their children in eye view and close proximity at all times and staff at such establishments that cater for children must be briefed on child abduction and always fully aware of strangers. Your children must also be safe and secure playing in their own gardens.

This is the age we are living in i am afraid and while Cyprus has always been a safe place, free movement between EU countries makes it easier for human trafficking.

Children are taken in order to be sold or exploited and as horrific as this sounds not everything in life is smooth sailing with sun, sea and sand.

The reality is that there are very bad people out there who can make a lot of money off small innocent children and this is a parent’s worst nightmare come true. So we must push this issue and come together and come together to make sure this does not happen to our children.

This is very serious and it would be very foolish to think it would never happen to you. Push the government to tighten the laws and push the people to be extra vigilant and keep an eye out at all times.

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFICE ON 20TH SEPTEMBER 2011. http://www.lawcyprus.org/

Famagusta property Lawyers – Review – Crumbling Paphos property development

It always happens to the British, wherever there’s property issues unfortunately the British are to suffer. In Paphos this year Kamares village to be exact a crack appeared on a hillside road that has situated quite a new development consisting of villas, houses and apartments 14 in all.

Since this time homeowners still have no clue what is to happen to their investment and are living in rented property or missing out on holidays in their new holiday homes until further notice. All the properties are starting move and this is only going to get worse if something is not done soon.

There are disagreements with the developer and authorities as to whose fault this is. The authorities believe if the developer had efficient surveys done this would have been noticed and the developer believes the authorities should never have given building permission.

But while they are playing the blaming game to and from the houses are going to start crumbling away and the homeowners of this project will have no home to argue over. It could be deemed that the houses have to be knocked down altogether and having only received their finished properties a couple of years ago this is a terrible nightmare for all who have invested on this project.

The road has been closed as this is too dangerous for the public and no use of the properties are allowed and it is believed the lack of sufficient drainage has caused this!

Whose ever fault this is it is not the investors fault and once again such investors are suffering and the lack of caring the construction industry whether this be on the governmental side or the developer it’s an ongoing problem with property issues of sorts.

Come on Cyprus pull your finger out no wonder the UK media slaughter Cyprus if its not one thing it’s another should not be allowed to happen. Where’s the caring, where’s the professionalism. Where’s the law?

We wish the owners of the properties a suitable solution and hope the government and developers get it together pretty soon before the bricks start falling.

PUBLISHED BY A&G KOUZALI LAW OFFICE ON 19TH SEPTEMBER 2011. http://www.lawcyprus.org/