Antonis Loizou, Author at Financial Mirror

Changes to Cyprus residency visas

Following the abolition of the Cyprus Investment Programme regarding the “sale” of Cypriot passports, a new revised scheme was introduced for permanent residency visas and expanded with some changes. As of 24.3.2021,

24th April 2021

Comment/Cyprus

Old Nicosia has a lot going for it

The recent decision to convert the historical school of Phaneromeni into an architecture school of the University of Cyprus has brought a lot of hope for Nicosia’s revitalisation within the walls. Some

17th April 2021

Comment/Cyprus

Religious tourism an added attraction

Who would have thought that religion would become a source of tourism to the extent that it has developed? Russian, Ukrainian, Egyptian (Copts) and other Orthodox countries have shown an increased interest

10th April 2021

Comment/Life & Society

Size matters when buying an apartment

There is great confusion regarding the size of apartments and how this is measured in Cyprus. Each group or developer use their own methodology of calculation, so the unsuspecting buyer does not

3rd April 2021

Comment/Property

Saving trees goes beyond planting them

To celebrate the Day of the Tree, the government provided small trees to the public free of charge to encourage tree planting. The public responded, and out of the 300,000 saplings on

28th March 2021

Comment/Life & Society

Cyprus has a lot to thank its diaspora for

Leaving behind one’s country for economic or professional reasons is very tough on the immigrant, friends, and family, causing many heartaches all around. Since independence in 1960, Cyprus has “exported” many immigrants

21st March 2021

Comment/Cyprus

Hospitality – the secret to success

The lockdown imposed on the hospitality sector (restaurants/ bars/ cafes) will be lifted partially lifted on 16 March; it is time for these owners to reconsider many issues. The situation will not

13th March 2021

Business/Comment

Real estate ripe for investment funds

The time is ripe, at least for an initial review, for the creation of small-scale real estate investment funds in Cyprus, based on the following: Prices have reached rock bottom for suitable

6th March 2021

Columnists/Property

Protecting Cyprus wonders – Halloumi, wine, dams, beaches

We are unlucky in many respects as we live in a country with financial troubles and many adverse side effects. The view to a better future is on track with an expectation

28th February 2021

Comment/Life & Society

Cyprus real estate bashed by Brexit

Now that Brexit is over and done with, it made me think about what British nationals can or cannot do in Cyprus when buying real estate. As circumstances stand and without any

20th February 2021

Cyprus/Property