This is Mars. 💔
My daughter keeps asking me where he is, and I don't know what to tell her.

On Friday night at 11 p.m., my wife called me. I went outside and found Mars dead.

We live in Konia. Kids play and rollerblade on our street every day, and every day I hear cars racing through it. Before this we lived in Tala, where in just a few months I saw so many cats die on a small village road where children play football. Cars were doing 70–80 km/h there.

I messaged Tala twice and asked for a speed bump. The answer: not possible, it could damage cars, it's not allowed.

Damage cars. Even though it would save lives.

I love Cyprus. That's exactly why I'm writing this. What's the rush to save one or two minutes, when the price is a pet, a stray, or one day, a child?

I'm asking for one thing: please SHARE this post. I want it to reach the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, so they look at speed bumps and speed limits in villages and residential streets.

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Αυτός είναι ο Mars. 💔
Η κόρη μου με ρωτάει συνέχεια πού είναι, και δεν ξέρω τι να της πω.

Την Παρασκευή στις 11 το βράδυ με πήρε τηλέφωνο η γυναίκα μου. Βγήκα έξω και βρήκα τον Mars νεκρό.

Μένουμε στην Κονιά. Στον δρόμο μας τα παιδιά παίζουν και κάνουν πατίνι κάθε μέρα, και κάθε μέρα ακούω αυτοκίνητα να περνούν με μεγάλη ταχύτητα. Πριν μέναμε στην Τάλα, όπου μέσα σε λίγους μήνες είδα πάρα πολλές γάτες να σκοτώνονται σε έναν μικρό δρόμο του χωριού όπου τα παιδιά παίζουν μπάλα. Τα αυτοκίνητα περνούσαν με 70–80 χλμ/ώρα.

Έστειλα δύο φορές μήνυμα στην Τάλα και ζήτησα μια ράμπα (σαμαράκι). Η απάντηση: δεν γίνεται, μπορεί να καταστρέψει τα αυτοκίνητα, δεν επιτρέπεται.

Να καταστρέψει τα αυτοκίνητα. Ακόμα κι αν θα έσωζε ζωές.

Αγαπώ την Κύπρο. Γι' αυτό ακριβώς το γράφω. Ποια είναι η βιασύνη για να κερδίσουμε ένα-δύο λεπτά, όταν το τίμημα είναι ένα κατοικίδιο, ένα αδέσποτο ή, μια μέρα, ένα παιδί;

Ζητάω ένα πράγμα: κάντε ΚΟΙΝΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ. Θέλω να φτάσει στο Υπουργείο Μεταφορών, Επικοινωνιών και Έργων, ώστε να εξετάσουν ράμπες και όρια ταχύτητας στα χωριά και στους οικιστικούς δρόμους.

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Are there any skydiving schools in Cyprus? Preferably in Limassol?

Είμαι 30 και δουλεύω στην Ελλάδα. Παίρνω καλά λεφτά, 3100 καθαρά στο τομέα της ναυτιλίας (14 μισθοί)

Μου έγινε μια πρόταση σε μια εταιρεία στο κλάδο της ναυτιλίας και της ενέργειας στη Κύπρο με 4500 καθαρά (13 μισθοί) + ιδιωτική ασφάλεια + 8% employer match + μπόνους. Θεωρείται καλός μισθός για Κύπρο γενικότερα ; Επειδή δεν έχω ιδέα και ήδη παίρνω σχετικά καλά λεφτά στην Ελλάδα.

I came across this video on tiktok about something called TCY eSports, they are an eSports company in Cyprus and i think they did an event in the CCC as well could someone who went to comic con fact check that for me if possible?
It would be actually really cool and dope to have a real eSports company in Cyprus, i think the gaming community here is large enough for one, if CCC is possible then why not a Game Con?
they also got a discord server
https://discord.gg/v5JZrKhn7f

Choosing between a Toyota Yaris Cross Trend (full hybrid) and BYD Dolphin G DM-i Boost (plug-in hybdrid).

Purchase price isn’t a factor, so I’m mainly concerned about long-term reliability, running costs and future-proofing (petrol vs plug-in hybrid).

I’ve test-driven both:

Toyota: Felt comfortable and confident, especially visibility at junctions. Managed 3.3 L/100 km on my test drive. Proven hybrid reliability is reassuring.
BYD: Preferred its driving experience and looks, but unsure about longterm realities. Ive been told I can install a charger at my apartment, although electricity isn’t free.

Both are practical enough for my needs.
Would you choose Toyota’s proven reliability or BYD’s electric flexibility? Particularly interested in experiences with BYD reliability, servicing and parts availability after several years

Does anyone else hear these geniuses driving like complete idiots?

For like 2 hours.

Where's the police?

I’m a software engineer (backend + AI) putting together a team for this year’s Bank of Cyprus Fintech Hackathon.

The idea: an AI product in financial wellbeing, helping people stay in control of their money when life gets hard. (and no this is not another budgeting app) Happy to share details on a quick call.

I’m looking for:
- Frontend developer / designer: React (or similar), and a good eye for clean, beautiful interfaces
- Python / data person: Python, pandas, SQL; comfortable working with data and building simple models
- Someone who knows banking: lending, risk, collections or compliance, or a finance/economics student who’s curious about how banks work

You don’t need hackathon experience. I’d love to team up with people who enjoy actually shipping things and want to build something meaningful in a weekend.

Comment or DM me with a line about yourself and something you’ve built or worked on.

Can you please recommend good obstetrician in Paphos for pregnancy management? I don't have insurance. Thank you

Hello everyone!!
I am moving to Limassol for work and i am really overwhelmed with information and paid way too many professionals that didn't really help.

So i a game developer, starting in a startup in Limassol, just about to get my work visa.
How the hell the taxes work in here? i heard i need to do a tax paper like once a year?

The boss arranged an apartment for me for 1300 euro, 1 bedroom, small apartment, which is much cheaper that i saw in bazarki -> Are the apartments here that expensive? or am i just being lured to the foreign-friendly apartment and seeing "foreign prices"?

I came to see the night life a bit, basically found Rumors, some russian club and kesh club.
Can you explain to me about the night life a bit? are there nice bars for loners like me? cause i felt super uncomfortable in the few days i was there, tried approaching groups and felt like they prefer not to engage.

I thought i will use mostly taxis, but 1 - expensive af, 2 - bolt rarely found me a driver, whatsup with that?

I am going to get paid some decent money, (although i will probably need to put most of it aside due to taxes from my origin country, which might come up depends on how long i stay in cyprus), hows the safety feels like in Limassol? i felt pretty safe in my visit, but it was a short one..
Car theft? apartment breaking? scammers? places to really avoid at night?

I dont know guys, i am a bit overwhelemd by this move and really trying to just enjoy it, but i am an introvert and an overthinker

Hi,

I want to change my surname for a reason other than marriage. I have three questions on the matter:

1. One of the required documents is A Sworn Affidavit before the Registrar of the District Court. Is it straightforward to get this, or does it require a lot of paperwork?
2. How long do I need to wait for my surname change to be officially completed?
3. After my surname has been officially changed, will I be provided a new ID card and a passport with my new surname automatically, or do I need to apply to the Nicosia District Administration for a new ID card and a passport?

Thanks.

Looking for an accountant in Larnaca or Nicosia for a new self-employed photographer (also employed part-time). Small volume, need registration, bookkeeping and the annual return. Who do you use, and roughly what do they charge per year?

hello,new comer to limassol 👋
does any one deal with temu or aliexpress?
is there any customs, any hidden pays or just the credit i pay to them? and does it take long time?

Hi,

I've inherited a house in a village just west of Limmassol.

It was my grandparents, and it needs a lot of work to bring it up to scratch. It's been neglected for a long time

What is the system in Cyprus for constructing new bathrooms, kitchens, new wiring to bring up to EU standard, new plumbing pipes, etc.

I live in New Zealand, where all this work requires approval from the local council to show that the work was done up to a certain standard. Once the Council signs it off, you can then get home insurance.

Is it similar over there?

For example , tiled showers in New zealand require council consent and witnessed by an inspector to show that they are compliant and therefore eligible to be insured.

TIA

Hi all, wanna go on a picnic but dont know where in Nicosia or near Nicosia looking for some suggestions thaaaaanks

We had an amazing chat with u/Rhomaios from Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rhomios?xtok=MWRqN2pzcWI3MHU1cA== ) on his article (edited after was posted here on reddit) on Greek Cypriot Trauma. We hope you enjoy this 2 hours worth of Podcast on Cyprus history, culture and Trauma.

If you wish to read his article here is the link on CyTopic https://cytopic.org/articles/trauma-historical-memory-and-justice-an-insight-into-greek-cypriot-policies-of-retaliation and feel free to contact us if you want to submit an article or join an episode on the channel. We accept every topic!

What is the best place for Jazz music in Cyprus, if there is such a thing? 🤔

Hello Everyone,

We are planning our relocation to cyprus as english (our second language) speakers. I am looking for people in similar situations.

What was your experience as non-native speakers living in cyprus? How easy is it to navigate life there, do Dr.s speak english well? Do real estate agents speak english? Also, did you find a job as someone who doesn’t speak any native languages?