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Palestine summary for March 16 to March 28, 2024. (From "Lets Talk Palestine" broadcast channel). Quote.

March 16, 2024.

Day 162

• 1st aid shipment departing Cyprus arrived in Gaza yesterday carrying 200 tons of food, marking 1st Gaza sea shipment since 2005 + planned 2nd ship coordinated by US, UAE, Spain & Japan; but unclear on distribution of aid across Gaza

• Massacre in central Gaza as Israel destroys home, killing 36 Palestinians, incl. kids & pregnant women

🔻 Senior Hamas & Houthi officials hold rare meeting to discuss coordinated action against an Israeli Rafah ground invasion

• Israeli settlers attack homes in Nablus (West Bank), throwing stones & shooting the air + 20 Palestinians abducted in West Bank, incl. some released in Nov. hostage exchange deal

•⁠ ⁠Palestinian Authority (PA) president Abbas accuses Hamas of causing “return of Israeli occupation of Gaza”, essentially blaming Hamas for the ongoing genocide. Was prompted by Hamas criticism of ‘unilateral’ appointment of new PM of the PA (see our last broadcast)

• 63 Palestinians killed, 112 injured in Gaza in past 24 hours

March 17, 2024.

Day 163

🇺🇸⁠ NBC: Biden frustrated over drop in poll numbers in swing states Michigan & Georgia due to his handling of Gaza genocide. Shouting and swearing in a White House meeting, saying he’s doing what is right

•⁠ 19 aid trucks arrive in north Gaza — first convoys to reach the north without incident in 4 months. But aid remains scarce as Israel keeps blocking entry of aid as trucks pile outside Rafah crossing + rate of malnutrition among children under 2 in north doubles in past month

•⁠ 14th Palestinian dies since Oct 7 in Israeli prison following multiple allegations of extreme abusive conditions for Palestinian hostages

🇪🇺⁠ ⁠EU President condemns an Israeli Rafah invasion, joining countless nations to do so like the US & Arab countries

•⁠ Israeli forces abduct 25 Palestinians, incl. a woman with cancer from Gaza & a child in overnight raids in West Bank

•⁠ ⁠92 Palestinians killed, 130 injured in Gaza in past 24 hours

(No specific summary for March 18)

March 19, 2024.

Day 165

🇨🇦⁠ Canada to halt all further arms exports to Israel in support of ceasefire and 2-state “solution”, recognizing ICJ ruling. This came after a non-binding parliamentary resolution which called for ending arms sales. But resolution’s language was watered down during amendment, denoting Hamas as a “terror organization” + removing call to sanction Israeli officials

• 93 Palestinians killed, 142 injured in Gaza in past 24 hours

• Israel escalates attacks across Gaza with 1 attack on Rafah killing 14 Palestinians + ongoing raid of al-Shifa hospital killed & injured dozens

• Israel issued 100,000 new gun licenses to Israeli’s since Oct 7 out of the 299,354 applications

• Israel massacred aid distribution committee at Kuwaiti roundabout (north Gaza), killing at least 23 people

•⁠ ⁠Israeli settlers, w/ ongoing genocide as a distraction, accelerated building of 18 new illegal roads + 15 outposts (unauthorized settlement illegal under Israeli law) in West Bank since Oct

March 20, 2024.

Day 166

•⁠ 104 Palestinians killed, 162 injured in Gaza in past 24 hours

🇺🇸 Reuters:⁠ US Congress & White House reach deal on funding bill that includes blocking UNRWA donations until March 2025, based on Israel’s unverified allegations

🏥 IOF siege on al-Shifa hospital enters 3rd day, as forces surround the complex trapping hundreds inside & block rescue efforts

•⁠ 8 Israeli attacks kill 100+ aid workers in 1 week + IOF massacred 23 aid seekers in north Gaza

🚢 Israel Hayom: Israel plans to buy port in Cyprus amid fears of Haifa port closure from Hezbollah strikes, hindering military & commercial imports

⚓️ ⁠Israel’s Eilat port will fire half its employees due to Red Sea blockade

•⁠ Israeli High Court approves demolition of a Palestinian’s home for carrying out a non-lethal resistance operation in West Bank; marking first authorized home demolition by court for an operation without fatalities — an escalation in Israeli repression

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia pledges $40m to UNRWA

March 21, 2024.

Day 167

• As Arabs celebrate Mother's Day today, we remember that on average 37 mothers are exterminated everyday in Gaza, meanwhile mothers from Gaza make up 28 of the 67 female detainees in Israeli prisons

• 65 Palestinians killed, 92 injured in Gaza in past 24 hours

🏥 Israel continues 4th day siege on al-Shifa Hospital, killing 140+ Palestinians & abducted 600 people, incl. medical staff. 13 patients killed as Israel cut off electricity, depriving oxygen, medicine & food

• 18-year-old Ubai Abu Maria abducted by Israeli forces in West Bank for 7th time, impeding treatment for bullet wound requiring surgery

•⁠ Poll finds 71% of Palestinians in Gaza & West Bank support Hamas's Oct 7 resistance operation; compared to poll 3 months ago, support among West Bank residents dropped by 11% but amongst Gazans rose by 14%

• Israel ordered 25 patients receiving care in West Bank to return to Gaza. They're among the 400 patients from Gaza who were left stranded in West Bank after Oct 7

March 22, 2024.

🚨Russia & China veto US UN Security Council ceasefire resolution

The resolution showed a shift: US had vetoed every ceasefire proposal, most recently Algeria’s as the US opposed language of “immediate” ceasefire, preferring “humanitarian pause”. But now the US draft states “the imperative of an immediate and sustained ceasefire”.

The problem? It’d last only 6 weeks, is conditional on release of Israeli hostages, and condemns both Hamas’ op & the Houthi naval blockade. The wording of “determines the imperative” is also weak, implying the importance of a ceasefire, not demanding one.

The result? It wouldn’t obligate Israel to end the genocide + let it continue on the pretext that there’s no “acceptable” hostage deal.

It was vetoed by 🇷🇺 & 🇨🇳 who said it’d let Israel continue attacks & invade Rafah. Algeria also voted against it.

10 states are planning alternative resolution calling for Ramadan ceasefire, including but not conditioned on release of Israeli hostages. US likely to veto.

Day 168 - IMPORTANT

•⁠ Gaza death toll surpasses 32,000 not including the thousands buried under rubble

‼️ Israel seized 1,977 acres of West Bank land for settlements, the largest land theft since 1993

🇺🇸 Congress passes bill that bans funding to UNRWA until 2025; expected for Senate to pass before midnight deadline

🏥 Israel’s siege on Shifa Hospital enters 5th day as they bomb & demolish buildings with bulldozers; abducting 240+ patients & 10 medical staff from radiology unit. IOF forces ordered trapped patients to surrender despite continuous heavy gunfire

•⁠ 50 Palestinians abducted incl. 4 kids during 60+ Israeli military raids across West Bank in 2 days. Marking March 20 “one of the deadliest nights recorded to date” in 2024 in West Bank w/ 7+ Palestinians killed. Israeli settlers also took over 20+ Palestinian residential structures

•⁠ UN aid mission to north Gaza for 7,500 people was denied by Israel

🇫🇮 Finland to resume UNRWA funding

March 24, 2024.

Day 170

🚨 Israeli forces lay siege to 3 hospitals, surrounding al-Amal Hospital forcing Palestinians to strip naked & leave; currently carpet bombing near Nasser Hospital & sniping anyone moving, while continuing aggressive 7-day seige on al-Shifa

• 84 Palestinians killed, 106 injured in Gaza in past 24 hours

• Israel denied thousands of Christians from West Bank entry to Jerusalem on Psalm Sunday, heightening military checkpoints. Israel’s apartheid system discriminates Palestinians’ freedom of movement, requiring permits for West Bank residents to enter, which is rarely granted. More info on Israeli apartheid: https://rb.gy/vjocrd + checkpoints: https://rb.gy/rabxt6;

• Israel to deny all UNRWA aid convoys to north Gaza, despite 70% of population subject to “catastrophic starvation”

• BDS launches boycott of tech company Intel due to its $25bn investment in new factory in Israel, the “largest investment ever”; on top of Intel’s $50bn+ investments in Israel in past 50 years

March 25, 2024.

UNSC CEASEFIRE MOTION PASSES

For the 1st time the Security Council managed to pass a ceasefire resolution. The US abstained while all 14 others voted yes

The US planned to veto if it didn’t mention the hostages so it “demands an immediate ceasefire for the month of Ramadan respected by all parties leading to a permanent sustainable ceasefire, and also demands the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.”

But it doesn’t condition the ceasefire on a hostage swap the way done by the US draft that got vetoed by 🇷🇺 & 🇨🇳

It doesn’t condemn Hamas explicitly as the US wanted but it “deplores” all attacks against civilians & “all acts of terrorism” noting that it’s illegal to take hostages under int’l law. So it’s indirect condemnation

It expresses deep concern “about the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip,” calling for more efforts for more aid & to protect civilians. This is weak language

Better than nothing but not enough as people are slaughtered & raped.

Day 171 — Attacks on 3 hospitals

🚨 Israel escalates attacks on “safe zone” Rafah killing 30+, including women and children amid threats of looming ground invasion

• 107 Palestinians killed, 176 injured in past 24 hours

🏥 22,000 displaced Palestinians face worsening conditions in the European Hospital, one of the last functioning in Gaza, overcrowded with patients awaiting critical care

🏥 Israeli forces lay siege to further hospitals in Khan Younis forcing critically ill patients to evacuate the premises surrounded by complete destruction

🏥 Israeli forces open fire on medical staff forced to evacuate al-Amal Hospital amid continuous attacks on the premise leaving patients in critical condition, deprived of medical supervision

• Netanyahu cancels Israeli delegation trip to US over its abstention in today’s UNSC vote, calling it a departure from their long-standing support of Israel. Biden called the move “disappointing”

• Israeli assaults targeting homes in central Gaza kill 18

(No march 26 summary)

March 27, 2024

Day 172

🚨 Gaza Gov’t Media Office demands end to aerial aid drops after one today killed 6 & caused 12 to drown in north Gaza

• 81 Palestinians killed, 93 injured in the last 24 hours

🇯🇴 100+ protesters arrested & teargassed outside Jordan’s Israeli embassy amid demands to end Jordan’s military & economic ties with Israel

🇧🇪 Brussels City Council passes motion to ban council purchases of products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank on the basis of international law violations

• Israel bombs residential building in Rafah, killing 15+ displaced Palestinians incl. 4 kids. Analysts say the Rafah bombings mark the start of a “silent” invasion

🏥 Ongoing Israeli attacks on Shifa Hospital kill 30+ people incl. a family living in a residential building near the besieged complex

• IOF abducts 30 Palestinians in overnight raids in West Bank cities

🇱🇧 Israeli airstrike in eastern Lebanon kills 2 people, an escalation as the bombing was far from south Lebanon, the usual battleground

March 28, 2024.

Day 173

🇮🇪 Ireland to follow Nicaragua and join South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel

•⁠ ⁠Israeli attacks on residential homes in Rafah kill 25 displaced Palestinians, incl. multiple children

•⁠ ⁠76 Palestinians killed, 102 injured in the last 24 hours

•⁠ ⁠IOF kills 4 in central Gaza, forcefully burying them by bulldozers

🇺🇸 ⁠US state department report claims Israel is complying with international law, as US reviewed Israeli usage of US weapons in order to validate future arms exports

🇱🇧 Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon residencies kill 12 in past 24 hours with many still trapped under the rubble

•⁠ ⁠Two aid seekers remain in critical condition as Israeli snipers target the Kuwait Roundabout aid distribution point

🇺🇸 Poll: 55% of Americans disapprove of Israel’s actions in Gaza — a 10% increase from November’s poll

•⁠ ⁠Israeli drone attack kills 8 in West Bank; IOF abducts 20 Palestinians in overnight raids

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crookedkryptonitebeliever · 10 months ago

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CKB hear me out. Haters will say it's fake but ....... blanche youngest child. The Victorian maid garb? He's tired of being in the shadows of those before him and is trying to set his own identity. Extreme violence? A big ol temper tantrum and cry for attention. I dare say i would lean on him being youngest child just because Lev fits the disaster middle child ALL too well 😮‍💨.

I see why some will say Lev as the youngest but i feel like he's suuuuch a middle kid like, even if he's stupid, he'd having a good time and that's all he cares about. I feel like youngests are actually more deceitful and tricky wheras middle kids are pretty true to themselves and more easygoing? Like them youngest kids are used to sneaking around and just so cunning, showing different faces (not unlike blanche who does a 180)

Like blanche, yves can also fit all 3 perfectly. He does kinda seem like the overstressed, overworked, will nag out of love, can never relax, will shoulder responsibility for you eldest child (i feel like eldest children also have a really clean aesthetic? Middle kids are either cozy wear or pop the Fuck off. And youngest kids are always flashy but in their own way and my god if that isnt blanche 💀)

Also i feel like eldest kids (yves) have a great fear or failure and losing things so theyre lowkey control freaks. Youngest kids (blanche) are oddly possessive and entitled like they think the last slice of pizza is their god given right. And middle kids (lev) are so used to losing things that they get obsessive over the things they do have, and a bit pathetic abt it if they feel it slipping away.

Youngest kid blanch really does seem like a big brat (but who cares) to me. Like he sees reader as his dead pet hamster that he accidentally squeezed to death trying to hug it but he refuses to believe it's dead so he keeps leaving food out for it and stroking it. Middle kid Lev sees you as a cute hamster and buys you cool wheels and a rolling ball and toys and sleeps with you in his bed. Eldest Yves will not allow anything to happen to pet hamster so he has a seperate temperature controlled room for it, homemade pellets, probably wipes hammies ass after it poops and everything.

This was just my random musing though and im excited to see what you end up making the order!!

Also i think i was ur 🐰 anon and i used to send in all those theories for language barrier LOL. Ummmmm the bunny thing *totally* didn't have to do with Lev, so, uh, don't tell Blanche, my latest hyperfixation 🤭 (or Cyprus because goddamn-)

🐰 anon

🐰 anon also said: Oh! Also feel like blanche would be a lot younger than the other two. Like modern au or whatever if they were all together, yves moved out when blanche was a kid (because he was independent) lev was never home bc he was always out and just kinda ended up living w one of his friends (never 'officially' moved out but he's living elsewhere) and followed the party life, and blanche was probably raised and spoiled by a family elder, making him feel like an 'old soul born in the wrong generation'. But hold onnn i didnt know therewas a blanche pt 2, lemme go read that and see if it changes things LOL 🐰 anon

🐰 anon also said: no blanche is actually so middle/youngest child coded it's insane bc i refuse to let go of middle child lev (actually i need to give bunny a reread before that too, and ofc more content on him when it comes out lol) but brooooo them youngest kids be weird as FUCK like, smth abt blanche feels like he's playing dressup, pretending and trying so hard to be this old fashioned adult gentleman, meanwhile yves actually is more calculated, composed and knows what to do for his shit. I actually initially thought of yves being the youngest but i feel like blanche being youngest fits so much better imo. Like blanche is just here to do his own shit, he's a bit selfish, and pushes for hinself. Yves puts his responsibility first and pushes for reader. Plus yves has that blonde mom in target drinking a coffee doing 3 hours of shopping in 12 minutes before her next hot yoga class and thats soooo eldest child coded. Idk something abt blanche as a person (not a character) seems so underdeveloped and child like in a disturbing yet innocent way? 🐰 anon

🐰 anon also said: "unromancable, unfuckable weirdo." No im sorry Blanche is actually the youngest child Bunny anon

Holy fuckin shit bunny anon always comign in with a banger , yess that's what im talking about them tasty brain chews i like i like

shid man like u really lay out their vibes and everything and even imagined them in modern AUs , presented evidence and cited your source like what the fuck this is such a good analysis like damn bro i fr appreciate the enthusiasm

Like all the stuff you sair fr made sense even to someone who has no siblings, its as if i had those little shits living in the same house as me and i observed the dynamic, like yeah damn Yves really fit the oldest child

Its really fitting cause if you think about it, they're all like centuries old or whatever and both Yves and Leveret are pretty youthful looking with no grey hairs- they went on their own quests to preserve their looks, Whereas Blanche is considered to be the most unkempt out of the three with his salt and pepper hair growing uncontrollably to the back of his knees, no manicures just natural long nails but he's still considered youthful cause ykno 50 year old looking man vs his actual 5 million year old age , but it just shows that he doesn't care about looking youthful as much as his older brothers

i notice the older siblings from other relatives and friends they tend to looksmaxx more than the younger ones. and they try to keep up trends, like Yves and Leveret is pretty modern whereas Blanche is fuckin ancient with his stuff, mannerisms and dressing up

and yes he is ironically the most immature (as in childlike) of them all, even tho leveret is like spontaneous and has his slipups, but damn bunny anon like ur analysis is always bangers like what the hell bro i love them and i love you

#yandere oc #yandere #yandere x reader #yandere male #oc yves #oc leveret #oc blanche #yandere oc x reader #male yandere oc x reader #yandere ocs

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peri-peri-sauce · 4 months ago

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"They do raffles, giveaways and post exclusive content only for people who can afford to pay. And what about the rest of us? Are those of us who don't want to pay just going to keep getting vacation photos and the occasional selfie?"

I want to bring another point of view: I haven't paid for any content so far, and I haven't been to gigs (because I live in a country where he hasn't toured yet). But, I have been perfectly happy with his funny and eccentric little clips in ig and tiktok, and I listen to his music every day. I really really LOVED Ruoska, Kot Kot and Trafik, which we got this year. For two of those, we even got music videos, and great promos. Those are not "just" vacation photos or occasional selfies. He then had a summer tour, then a well deserved holiday (with THE BOJAN! which was not "just " vacation photos either, at least for me), and now we've received glimpses of a new song and an album coming soon. To me, that's A LOT, without paying anything. Mind you, I didn't subscribe to OF, because it's not my cup of tea, and that's fine.

Creating content is not free - it takes time and effort. We also know, that last year's euro tour was not very financially advantageous for him. It's expensive to tour, it takes a big crew, whose salaries need to be paid, all the logistics etc taken care of. I truly 100% understand that they try to monetise some of it. And I think a 14 euro one-off payment for exclusive tour content is NOT a lot - given that it will be good quality (that is left to be seen). It's actually much cheaper than a concert ticket or most of the merch. So, I decided to pay, although of course the platform they chose is not ideal. But, I wanted to show them support, because so far I got everything for free. And, it seems like he is still active in ig as well so not everything will be behind a paywall.

Last year he said he was burnt out and did way too much - it was a crazy year! He's doing a lot of gigs this year as well. Plus, on top of all that, he's moved (?) or is moving to a new home, and who knows what else is going on in his personal life that we have no clue about. I love him, the way he is. For me, personally, he doesn't even need to do or offer something "new" ALL the time. Give the guy a break. He's only a human. He's not perfect, but I love him.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. Maybe it's just me, but I feel like he's been on vacation a lot this year. First the trip to Thailand, then he went skiing and played hockey, then he went to Spain right after Böle, then Spain again after the Fuengirola gig, and finally Cyprus. He deserved the holidays, especially after last year, but I have to admit I got a bit bored. And to be honest, I couldn't care less that Bojan was there too.

I understand it takes a lot of work to create all the songs for the album, and maybe I was just being impatient about it. I also get that, of course, he wants to make money and monetize everything, but at some point it feels like you're missing out on important things if you don't pay (and I don't want to get into this again, but some people don't like the fact that the website uses NFTs, which prevents them from buying it and, as a result, they miss out on the content).

That said, I've been reading other people's opinions and I’m starting to see things from a different perspective, but I still stand by some of the things I said.

You're right, he's not perfect, and I still love him too, but that won't stop me from sharing my opinion about the things I don't like or disagree with.

And this is the last ask I'm going to answer about this topic.

#ask #käärijä

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shadowredfeline · 5 months ago

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Four in One Post

For my A-Pal's On This Day Post

It looks really cool having Maxwell look like a Superhero. And because of that, i hope he and Emme can be superheroes together alongside Shadow, Lisa, Spot and Vanilla. They can all save the world and same goes for Sam and Jo. Plus i have enjoyed that show on Cartoon Network, but it sucked that the show was taken off of Max alongside the other Cartoon Network shows. If i had enough money, i could buy some shows onto YouTube that i haven't seen yet. But for that, let's hope the OC Couples can go and save the world together like superheroes.

For this gift art i got from my S-Pal.

Normally Tory uses a Wand, but if Shadow was KO'd, then i'm sure Tory can use his sword and wand at the same time to look like she has bigger powers. And i'm sure with Tory, she can do something for Fei-Shih since she owes her one. Like something to repay her somehow. Even Riya would be glad for her and Tory to do something for her.

Tory 😺🩰: Mmhmm. Fei Shih. I'm glad i would use my brother's sword, since i can use it along with my want to add more power to myself and for us too.

Response to my Filipino Friend and my A-Pal

It was pretty memorable to have Banjo into Smash Bros. But i know ever since Rare got sold to Microsoft back in 2002, and i was only 5 years old when that happen. Especially i know Rare had to put Handheld titles onto GBA which i hope Nintendo can add those titles onto the Switch. And i get a lot of Theories about like i would imagine if Nintendo went too far, i would imagine with Pokemon being bought out by another company alongside Game Freak and Creatures. The only companies would use Pokemon, Game Freak and Creatures better is either Bandai Namco, or Atlus and Sega. With Namco, then Pokemon can team up with the other Anime we know like Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece, Gundam, Digimon, Etc. But if Atlus and Sega bought it, then we can have Pokemon crossover with Megami Tensei as well as for the Side Series, Persona. But if Sony Interactive Bought it, let's say Pokemon got to team up with some PlayStation characters on the adventure which it would be pretty cool. But my friend from Cyprus disagrees with me because he'll think it would be a lot like Microsoft bought Rare. And i'm sure Lisa, Shadow and Paul would imagine that, but if Nicolas the Pikachu, Scottie and Bonn heard about it, normally Shadow, Lisa and Paul didn't mind saying like if Microsoft does own Rare, and Paul has played Killer Instinct the latest one on the computer. But i'm sure Microsoft will offer Nintendo to put some of their titles onto the Switch or make games for both Xbox, Switch and PC.

For my Filipino Friend's On this Day Post

It looks cute for Chowder and Panini to be relaxing together. And i'm sure the OC Couples should do the same if anytime they want to relax together. Like at the beach, the park or even the forest that doesn't have too many bugs.

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thedndgoblinwholivesinyourwalls · 1 year ago

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HIHI OK LORE DUMP TIME BUCKLE UP HEHEHE

so my warlock’s name is derowyn edenfell, and she has (had??? who knows!!) a brother named cyprus. they pretty much always had just each other, and they moved around a LOT growing up with a traveling group of satyrs. as kids they always dreamed of having money and power and a big home in a big city.

so one day cyprus gets REALLY sick, so the two of them break away from their group and make their way to a big city (i didn’t give it a name, i’m leaving that to my DM lmao) to try and make it on their own.

derowyn takes up a servants position at a rich family’s manor, doing a little bit of everything, and at night they would go back to cyprus and use their money to try and buy medicine. nothing is working and he’s just getting worse but derowyn refuses to give up hope, eventually turning to praying to genies because gods aren’t helping.

so one day as she’s going to the woods on the outskirts of the city to collect firewood for the family (i said they did a little of everything, i MEAN it lol) a dao appears and proposes a deal: cyprus’s soul gets to live on, and derowyn takes up the dao’s lantern and keeps it lit. they obviously take the deal—cyprus gets to live AND they get a taste of magic and power, what’s the downside?

ILL TELL YOU HEHE!! the downside is that the trees derowyn has to use for the lantern are actually the overtaken bodies of the people who have made deals with genies like that one before (dun dun DUNNNN) and should derowyn herself ever give up, back out on the pact, or let the lantern die out their body will become the next tree and cyprus’s soul is gone forever.

SO YEAH THATS WHAT I GOT HEHEHE they are my silly and i love them <3

sorry this was insanely long whoops how are u!!!!!

JAW DROPPED/POS DEROWYN AND CYRPUS <333 I LOVE THEM SO MUCH ALREADY :D

The tree thing raghh oh my god shdhshjs sorry sorry that’s just so!!/pos i love when that happens in stories!! Pacts are honestly a fav of mine and!! (this is not coherent at all oml)

Pls tell me cyprus lives and derwoyn amdbdjjd/hj

#i now NEED TO DRAW HER AHHSHDJ #drawing her as we speakkk #and the dao!!#silly silly guy #ask #the lore!! pls give me updates if its no bother!!/nf ofc ofc

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dreaminginthedeepsouth · 1 year ago

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Do you remember the military junta that ruled Greece from 1967 to 1974? I didn’t remember much about it either, except for a vague recollection that there had been a military coup just before elections were scheduled to be held in May of that year. The elections were predicted to be won by Georgios Papandreou’s Center Union, a leftist party that had won elections in 1963 and 1964, the second by a large majority. The right wing in Greece was rattled by the probable election of Papandreou in1967. They were even more alarmed that his son, Andreas, who was even further to the left than his father, would have a role in a new government, so a group of generals and colonels pulled off a coup just before the elections to keep Papandreou from winning.

They ran tanks into downtown Athens, creating mass confusion and fear, and dispatched military units around the country to arrest Center Union politicians, intellectuals supporting Papandreou, the acting Prime Minister, Panagiotis Kanellopoulos, and ordinary citizens who were suspected of leftist sympathies. The coup suspended most of the Greek Constitution, making possible arbitrary arrests and prosecutions without warrants or formal charges. Georgios Papandreou was arrested at his home in a nighttime raid. His son Andreas was chased from his bedroom by soldiers armed with machine guns and rifles with fixed bayonets. He was caught on the roof of his house and surrendered when one of the soldiers held a gun to the head of his 14-year-old son, George Papandreou (who would later serve as prime minister from 2009 to 2011).

There was a military coup in Cyprus in 1974, a failed military coup in Greece in 1975, a failed military coup in Spain in 1981, and martial law was imposed in Poland to put down the Solidarity movement, also in 1981.

I remember sitting here comfortably in the United States, watching all of this happen overseas from the house I had just bought on North Haven Island out in the Hamptons. In this country, a new conservative government led by Ronald Reagan had just been elected, and although Democrats were disappointed, there were no protests in the streets. President Carter and his wife Rosalyn met the Reagans under the White House portico and welcomed them into the White House on Jan. 20, 1981, and as outgoing presidents had done before them, attended Reagan’s inauguration that day at the Capitol.

Later in the 1980’s I met an extremely wealthy woman from one of the leading countries in Europe. Her family owned a huge company that manufactured things you have probably used every day in your life. She had enough money to buy herself an island and get away from it all, if she became unhappy with the politics and behavior of her own country, which had been conquered by Hitler in World War II. Some of her own countrymen had been collaborators with the Nazi occupiers. Having watched coups in Europe and occasional political unrest in her own country, she did not trust that all would continue to be well in Europe, so where did she turn, and what did she do? She traveled to the United States each time she was pregnant and had her babies here, so that they would always have American citizenship as well as citizenship in their own country. She wanted her children to have what we have.

We didn’t have the danger of military coups and rule by junta. Our democracy was healthy. Our government was stable, with our three branches – the Executive, the Congress, and the Judiciary – going to work every day and doing their jobs, reliably if not always agreeably. Our two major political parties differed over issues, politicians occasionally got nasty with each other rhetorically, but we hadn’t had a real upheaval in this country since Richard Nixon was forced out by threat of impeachment over crimes he committed in office. Our elections were a model for the world. U.S. observers were asked by other countries to monitor their elections and help make them “free and fair,” as it was often said.

Our economy was the best in the world. Money came from all over the globe to invest in our stock market. Foreign auto manufacturers imitated U.S. companies and built cars to compete on an equal basis for sales in this country. The United Nations sat on the East River in Manhattan where attempts to settle international disputes without going to war were made every day. Foreign nations maintained embassies in Washington D.C. and U.N. missions in New York City. Our universities, major and minor both, received thousands of applications for admission from foreign students who wanted to come here to be educated so they could go home and be able to compete in the international marketplace of money and politics and ideas. Many foreign graduates chose to stay here and enrich our universities, cities, businesses and our politics.

This was American exceptionalism – in the words of Ronald Reagan in his farewell address from the Oval Office to the American people, we were a “shining city on a hill,” a beacon of stability and creativity and freedom to the rest of the world.

Who would say that of the United States of America today? One of our two major political parties has not accepted the results of the last election and has ceased behaving like it is part of a democracy. It is making plans for a coup if the next election doesn’t go their way. Even if they win, their plans resemble a coup. Remember the description of Greece in 1967? If Donald Trump is elected in 2024, it won’t look like a win, it will look the installation of a dictator. He has said he will invoke the Insurrection Act on “day one” and will use active duty soldiers to put down demonstrations in the streets. He will use soldiers to enforce the law in any way he wants. He has said he will “go after” President Biden and his entire family. He will use the Department of Justice not to enforce the law but to bludgeon his opponents. He has said he will demand an oath of loyalty to him from anyone who goes to work in the federal government. He has promised to arrest and jail his political opponents. Using the Insurrection Act to suspend the Posse Comitatus Act, he will use the military to carry out arrests and detentions.

We could see tanks on street corners in Washington D.C. as the Greeks saw them in Athens in 1967, and that is if Trump wins. The Heritage Foundation has come up with a document with plans for a Trump administration that reads like a coup-in-place. His henchman Stephen Miller has said a Trump administration will round up tens of millions of immigrants and put them in what amount to concentration camps pending deportation under rules that suspend the normal process involved if a person is to be expelled from the United States. Spokesmen for Trump have even promised to separate children from their mothers at the border again, and presumably as part of their roundup of immigrants.

We won’t be a nation of laws. We will be a nation with armed soldiers in the streets and razor-wire camps waiting to imprison anyone who opposes Donald Trump.

That is what our new American exceptionalism will look like. The beacon on our shining city will be a red light: Stop. Stop using the word “gay.” Stop the right to control your own healthcare if you are a woman. Stop the study of American history that talks about slavery and Reconstruction and Jim Crow. Stop the free marketplace of ideas. Stop voting rights. Stop free and fair elections.

The Donald Trump plan to Make America Great Again will end our democracy and replace it with a fascist state.

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I absolutely love the aesthetic of this house. How the white and blue combined by the green of the plants and terracotta pots. Cast iron balcony railings and the chipped render.

This would be a dream if I could buy a home over here, but it isn’t just as easy as buying a home over in the UK.

I can only dream that I can stay in Cyprus forever ♾️

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ispycyprus · 2 years ago

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Crossings and Checkpoints: Walking through all of Nicosia

I've mentioned it before in one of my other posts, but, for one of my commuting routes, I have to go through the Greek and Turkish Cypriot checkpoints and the United Nations buffer-zone. Before coming to Cyprus, I was nervous over what the crossing experience would be like, what documents I would need, etc., so I hope that this post can serve as a guide for anyone traveling to Nicosia. Please note that this doesn't constitute as official legal advice, and I highly encourage looking up what your home country's embassy says about the situation. With that being said, let's continue with the post!

I think it's important to start with the division of Cyprus to understand why the crossings exist. After the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, Cyprus was split. The Republic of Cyprus, the government recognized by almost all countries as the government of the whole island, retains control of the south. The unrecognized "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus", or KKTC in Turkish, has control over the northern part of Cyprus, including the northern part of Nicosia. However, no state except for Turkey recognizes the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus". During the conflict, the UN made a buffer zone between the two sides, and, for many years, you could not cross without special permission.

However, starting from the 2000s, the checkpoints began to open, and many Cypriots have used them to visit their homes and friends who they hadn't seen since before the invasion. You can only cross from one side or the other after presenting your documents at official, recognized crossings. Luckily, the checkpoints are open 24/7 which makes crossing easier.

While there are several checkpoints on the island, the ones used most frequently seem to the be the ones in the Nicosia area. There is the Ayios Dometios/Metehan crossing where civilian vehicles can cross from one side to the other, and there are two others where civilians can easily walk from south to north and vice-versa. Since I can't drive, I used these two.

The first is the one by the Ledra Palace Hotel. This one is available for anyone coming on foot, and certain vehicles, mainly UN and diplomatic vehicles, may also drive through here. Other vehicles are prohibited. I find that this one is more on the edge of the Walled City which means it is a bit less crowded. In the buffer zone here, you can find the Home for Cooperation which hosts many bicommunal events and hosts a nice cafe where people can meet and converse. It opened in 2011, and you can also peruse some books and buy bicommunal olive oil here.

The second is the one on Ledra/Lokmacı Street. This one is only for people coming on foot. The buffer zone is very narrow here, and it tends to get more crowded here at certain times. However, it is an interesting experience since as soon as you cross, the main language on the street changes alongside the architecture and general feel. If you're visiting Nicosia as a tourist, I would probably recommend using this checkpoint since it will also be more convenient if you're visiting museums in the Old City.

To be ready for either crossing, make sure to have your passport ready. From what I've heard, citizens of the European Union can use their national ID card. If you have a residence card from Cyprus or another European country, try to have that ready, too. Make sure to put your phone away once you're next in line at the checkpoint.

Once you get to the checkpoint, you will have to present your passport or ID card to the police. They might ask you for a few things, such as your arrival airport (more on this later), your intended length of stay, whether you intend to go to the Home for Cooperation or the "Occupied Area" (κατεχόμενα/katexomena in Greek), or whether it's your first-time crossing. Answer these questions truthfully. Then, don't put your passport away! You only went through one of the checkpoints; you still have to go through the other. Once you repeat this process at the other checkpoint, then you should be good to go on to the other side.

It might be a bit easier to understand with an example. In my case, I'm usually crossing from the Greek Cypriot side to the Turkish Cypriot side. Therefore, I need to take out my passport and Republic of Cyprus ID card. Once I'm there, the police usually take my passport and ID card. They might ask me a few questions, like if I'm going to the buffer zone or the occupied area. Then, they scan my passport before giving it back to me. I'll walk through the buffer zone area before reaching the Turkish Cypriot checkpoint where I will show them my passport. They'll also look at my passport and scan it; then they'll give it back to me, and I'll walk through the checkpoint area to the exit.

It might sound difficult, but it really is quite simple!

However, there are a few things you should note: One, your arrival airport might affect your ability to cross. Unless you're an EU citizen, you might not be able to cross from the Turkish Cypriot side to the Greek Cypriot side if you landed at Ercan Airport, as the Republic of Cyprus does not consider this a legal point of entry. This also applies to ferry passengers who arrive from Turkey to Cyprus from the port of Taşucu. I think they usually still let you cross. Still, I would be careful and first arrive through Larnaca Airport.

Two, don't try to film or take pictures of police working at the checkpoints. While they probably won't say anything, I have seen people being told to put their phones away. It's fine to look at your phone while waiting in line, but make sure to put it away before it's your turn.

Three, be careful with what words you use to describe the other side. While many people describe this scenario of crossing from one side to the other as crossing a border, I've seen international tourists being scolded for using this terminology since the Republic of Cyprus does not consider going to other side as having crossed an international border. It's fine to use terms like crossing or checkpoint.

Four, if you're a person of color, you might receive increased scrutiny. Full disclosure ahead: while I have all of the necessary documents and have crossed many times, usually without incident, there have been times where I have almost been denied permission to cross. I am not alone in this, however. A Turkish Cypriot colleague of mine told me that this has also occurred with Turkish Cypriots crossing to the Greek Cypriot side.

Five, if you're a non-EU, or US, national, you should still be able to cross. I don't know the specifics for every country, but my housemate is Iranian, and her boyfriend is a Bosnian Serb. Both have been able to cross back and forth without incident as far as I know.

With that being said, I think this covers most questions that people might have about crossing. I hope this helps future travelers to Nicosia, and please feel free to send in any questions that you still have!

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lambroschristoforou · 7 days ago

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Do Gas Fireplaces Burn a Lot of Gas?

A gas fireplace is another good idea when deciding on your house’s heating system. They are easy to maintain and different from traditional wood-burning fireplaces. However, built-in heating equipment owners often have questions about the consumption rate of a specific gas, namely, how much gas a gas fireplace consumes. In this article, we’ll clarify whether a GAS fireplace Cyprus can be considered an effective heating source and offer tips to help you make the right decision.

How Much Gas Is Consumed/Used by Gas Fireplace?

If a house has gas Fireplaces Cyprus, the volume of consumed gas would depend on the size and kind of the stove, frequency, and frequency of usage.

It is common knowledge that the size and efficiency of the fuel greatly determine gas consumption. Larger units, or even those with high BTU ratings, consume more gas but are likely to warm the large spaces more than the smaller units. The size of a gas fireplace has to be chosen carefully so that the house is heated as efficiently as possible without using additional gas.

Advantages of Operating a Cover of-Gas Fireplace

Going with a gas fireplace is particularly beneficial in Cyprus for numerous reasons, compared to traditional wooden fireplaces.

1. Efficiency:

Vent-free gas fireplaces are far more efficient than wood-powered ones. It produces more heat by consuming less fuel, which makes it an ideal heater for homeowners in terms of heat provision.

2. Ease of Maintenance:

Gas models are relatively low maintenance compared to wooden fireplaces. The fire rocks are non-fossil fuel options that eliminate the physical rigor of cutting, storing, or disposing of wood and the ashes and soot associated with burning. That makes gas fireplaces a very efficient heating equipment.

3. Clean and Eco-Friendly:

Gas fireplaces do not emit smoke, as there are no ashes that you must clear after using the fireplace to warm your house. They also burn cleaner than wood, which helps decrease the volume of pollution in the air. As environmental issues become more apparent worldwide, such as in Cyprus, gas is considered the cleaner fuel.

4. Increased Home Value:

To understand the added value of a gas fireplace, we have to consider that fitting a gas fireplace increases the value of your home. It increases the overall appeal of your living area, adds a saleable feature to the property, and offers potential homeowners a convenient and cost-effective heating solution.

5. Ambiance:

A gas fireplace is the ease of a flame without the fuss, with the traditional fire aesthetic. Using today’s technology, many gas models mimic the looks and warmth of a real wood-burning fireplace and create a friendly ambiance.

Drawbacks of a Gas Fireplace:

There are a few disadvantages you should understand before using gas fireplaces. Despite that, gas fireplaces have their benefits, as explained below.

1. Operating Costs:

One of the most efficient ways to heat a room, gas fireplaces use a fuel such as natural gas or propane. These fuels are not cheap, so running a gas fireplace at certain periods of the year might be more costly than anticipated. It is also important to consider the gas cost when deciding whether a gas fireplace is within your family’s budget.

2. Aesthetic Preferences:

A few people love the appearance of the flame and sound of a wood-burning fire, the smell of burning wood, and even the cracking sound.

In conclusion, gas fireplaces offer a variety of benefits, including increased efficiency, ease of maintenance, cleaner heating options, etc. You can buy a Tzakia Kypros brand gas fireplace to get the best heating options in your space.

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An Overview of the Market in Cyprus Cyprus has been an extremely popular destination for ex-pats looking to relocate and make the island their home. The country offers a lot of advantages for those who are interested in buying real estate property on the island. The largest city and capital of Cyprus is Nicosia, which has a population of just over 200,000 people. The second-largest city in the country is Limassol with a population of around 164,000 people. Paphos is the third-largest city in Cyprus with a population of just over 100,000 people. The island itself has a total estimated population of around 1.207 million people. How Big is Cyprus? Image by: Google Maps The island has a total land area of around 9,251 square kilometres (3,571 square miles). Cyprus is located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea and is bordered by Syria to the north, Lebanon to the west and southwest, Israel to the south and southeast, Egypt on its east side as well as a small portion of Turkey. Cyprus is a small country with a huge potential for growth. The economy of the country is mainly based on tourism, financial services and shipping. There are many different climate zones in Cyprus, with four seasons throughout the year: summer (May to October), autumn (October to December), winter (December to February) and spring (February to May). How Stable is The Real Estate in Cyprus? The real estate market in Cyprus is considered one of the most stable and secure in Europe, with a very low-interest rate. The Cypriot real estate market has grown tremendously over the last decade, mainly due to the growth of tourism in Cyprus. The government has made it very easy for foreigners to purchase real estate property in Cyprus by introducing new legislation, which allows non-residents to buy properties without having to go through the lengthy and costly process of getting a Cypriot residency. Why invest in Cyprus - Investment opportunities The number of foreign investors has grown considerably since Cyprus joined the European Union in 2004, with many Europeans choosing to buy property in Cyprus as an alternative to the UK, where house prices have risen sharply. In this article, we will look at the main reasons why you should consider investing in Cyprus property. We will help you understand the Cyprus real estate market and give you a better idea of what to expect if you decide to buy property in the country. 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This new type of data, known as "Big Data", allows companies to make better decisions, such as which property to build and how to price it. In addition, this data helps agents serve their clients more efficiently and provide a more tailored experience for buyers and sellers of real estate. In today's market, homebuyers do research online before they even look at the real estate market. These searches lead to website searches that can be tracked and generate client data. Real estate agents looking to expand their client base can use this data to find potential client profiles and increase sales. You just need to know what methods to use and how to get the best numbers. Here are some ways you can make better use of real estate agent data when the opportunity arises: Investing in real estate data is big business Anyone who sells real estate knows that the right client and the right timing are critical to developing a business. To increase leads, look at the information that tells you which consumers are most likely to buy a home in the future. Networks like Zillow and Trulia collect data from online searches and offer real estate sellers digital advertising space and more detailed website features. Companies like SmartZip and Buyside analyse Big Data to help real estate agents target potential buyers. These companies use the seemingly unmanageable amount of consumer data to gain insights that can predict where homeowners will list their homes, who high-income renters are likely to buy a home from, or which households have access to credit. Experian is a company that offers information that can be used for potential lead generation, such as its income targeting reports. Real estate leads discovery through free data Not every real estate agent can afford to pay for leads that may or may not result in a sale. If you are looking for clients that fit your demographics and local market, free sources of information can help ensure you have enough resources. Data from property records, such as where someone has lived and for how long, US Census Bureau data and City-Data.com are also freely available and can help you stay up to date on the demographics of a neighbourhood, improving your chances of effectively targeting the market. Search for your target audience Focusing on small niche areas of the real estate market can sometimes be the most effective way to get your message to the people who need it most. In your search for potential clients, keep the following in mind: In addition to searching for specific neighbourhoods and cities, there are several other ways to search for potential clients. For example, you can use a tool like Google's Keyword Planner to see what keywords are most commonly searched for in your area of interest. You can also search for the most common questions asked by people in your area of interest. Are there different types of real estate? Yes, there are many different types of real estate. Some of the most common ones include: - - Residential and commercial property - - Sale and lease - - Land, house, and building - - Local and international Each type of property has its own characteristics that can make it suitable for different people. For example, detached houses are usually larger and more expensive than flat buildings. On the other hand, flat buildings can be a good option for people who want to live in smaller spaces or invest in real estate. The fact is that there are many different types of real estate. And if you are planning to market your real estate business, get into the real estate business, or simply find the best value you can ask for your property, you should know how to choose the right type of real estate for your needs. Residential and commercial property Residential property is a property where people live, such as houses and flats. Commercial real estate is shops, restaurants and office buildings. In either case, a real estate agent will help you find, buy, rent or sell a property. There are no legal restrictions on foreigners buying property in Cyprus and you can buy a house just as easily as a local. Note, however, that the buyer must not have a criminal record and must meet the requirements. In Cyprus, the property market is booming as prices have risen considerably in recent years. This is due to the increasing demand for property by foreign buyers, especially from Greece and Russia. In recent years, the number of people moving to Cyprus has increased significantly due to the financial crisis in their home countries. Sale and lease Leasing is like renting a property where the owner transfers the use of the property to the tenant in exchange for money. on the other hand, the sale of a property is the transfer of ownership from one entity to another in exchange for money. The difference between leasing and selling should not be confusing, since there are many similarities between the two. The main difference is that leasing will not be responsible for any repair or maintenance of the property while selling a property means that you have to pay all expenses. The tenant (leaseholder) owns and uses the property during the term of the lease, but does not own the property. The seller loses possession and the right to use the property when the sale process is completed. The tenant (leaseholder), on the other hand, cannot transfer his rights to another person unless he obtains permission from the landlord (lessor). Commercial leases are also common and give the tenant the right to use the space for business purposes. Leasing and selling are two different ways to make money from property. Land, house, and building The land is the most basic type of real estate and refers to the natural features of a geographic area, such as mountains, rivers, and forests. House is a man-made structure that is used as a place to live or work. A building is a man-made structure that is used for other purposes, such as a store or factory. Local and international International real estate is a global industry, which has seen a lot of changes in recent years. Real estate is a very lucrative business and has been attracting investors from all over the world, who are looking to invest their money in safe investments. Cyprus's real estate market is a great example of how this industry has evolved in recent years. The real estate market of Cyprus is a very attractive investment opportunity for many investors, who are looking to invest their money safely and with great returns on the investment. With local real estate, you'll be more familiar with the area and what it has to offer in terms of amenities and attractions. You'll also have an easier time getting around, as you'll already know your way around. However, international real estate can come with some tax benefits, as well as opportunities for investment. Additionally, if you're looking for a change of scenery, an international property might be just what you're after. What is C2C in real estate? C2C in real estate stands for "customer to customer." It is a term that is used to describe the process of a customer buying or selling a property to another customer without the use of a middleman or broker. C2C also describes certain marketing trends in the real estate industry. In this type of transaction, buyers and sellers are connected through a digital platform, such as the internet or a mobile app. This allows for a more direct connection between the buyer and seller, and it often results in a faster sale. The C2C (Contract to close) Do NOW model This is a model that can be used in the closing process. It's important to note that this model is not for every situation and it will work best with specific types of transactions, such as home sales. The C2C (Contract to close) model is becoming more and more popular in the real estate world, as it helps buyers and sellers to get the property they want more quickly and efficiently. The goal of the C2C (Contract to close) model is to move quickly and smoothly through the buying process, minimizing potential risks and maximizing chances for a successful closing. The key to success with this model is communication and transparency between all parties involved. By following the proper steps and guidelines, you can successfully complete your own contract-to-close transaction using the C2C (Contract to close) model. Why real estate startups are moving from B2C to C2C Real estate startups are moving away from B2C to C2C because of new trends in the industry. These new trends include, but are not limited to, the following: - - A growing interest in the sharing economy and collaborative consumption - - The decreasing popularity of traditional brokerages - - The increasing demand for data and analytics - - The increasing availability of technology to create new marketplaces - - The growing interest in the real estate industry from investors and startups - - The increasing interest from investors in real estate startups Why C2C in real estate is important? The C2C (consumer to consumer) market is growing in popularity as it becomes more well-known. This market is cost-effective for both the buyer and the seller, and the number of products for sale by consumers is steadily rising. C2C is an appealing business model for retailers due to the popularity of social media and other online channels that allow buyers and sellers to connect more easily. Real Estate in Cyprus In Real Estate marketing, it is important to understand the Cyprus real estate market. The island of Cyprus is divided into two parts, the Greek Cypriot side and the Turkish Cypriot side. This division has led to a lot of political and economic issues that have affected the real estate market in Cyprus. The Greek Cypriot side is an EU member state while the Turkish Cypriot side is not. Now the strongest marketing is mainly focused on the EU Cypriot market side. This is due to the fact that most of the buyers are from Europe and they prefer to buy a property in an EU member state. The Turkish Cypriot side has been left out in the marketing. The Greek Cypriot side is the most populated area in Cyprus and it has a strong economy. Real Estate is Booming in Cyprus! The real estate market in Cyprus is growing rapidly, with more and more people investing in property. The real estate and construction sector are one of the key pillars of the economy, contributing 17% to the country's GVA. However, the pandemic disrupted growth in 2020, with a 19% decrease in the number of properties transacted and a 32% decrease in transaction value. Despite the disruptions caused by the pandemic and later in the year the Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP) terminated, the Real Estate and Construction sector's GVA output dropped marginally (1%) during 2020. This highlights the resilience of the sector and its importance to the overall economy. The growth in real estate transaction activity observed over the past years was disrupted in 2020. The total volume and value of properties transacted in Cyprus through the DLS recorded a significant drop during 2020 compared to 2019. Why Real Estate is Booming in Cyprus? This was mainly attributed to the following: 1. From January to May 2019, the market experienced an influx of transactions from foreign buyers mainly arising from the anticipation of the revisions in the CIP investment criteria (which were effected from June 2019 onwards). 2. The spread of the pandemic, which resulted in businesses and individuals deferring investments in the face of physical restrictions and increased economic uncertainty, exacerbating the prevailing reduced levels of activity, observed throughout 2020. Cyprus Real Estate Fast Statistics Specifically, the total number of properties transacted during 2020 reached 14.000, compared to 17.200 in 2019, representing a 19% decrease. In transaction value terms, an even sharper drop was observed, with total transactions reaching €3,0bn during 2020, indicating a reduction of 32% (2019: €4,4bn). Source: Real Estate Full Year Review 2020 Best 10 real estate brokers in Cyprus that offer an exceptional customer experience The best real estate agents in Cyprus are the ones you need to contact first. They are the ones who can provide you with all the information you need to buy a property in Cyprus. We tell you the 5 best real estate agents in Cyprus: 1. The Plaza Real Estate Limassol: The Plaza Real Estate Limassol Address: Plaza Estates Ltd.Amathountos 20, Agios Tychon, Cyprus This is a very popular real estate agency in Limassol. They have been in business for over 35 years and know everything there is to know about the Cyprus property market. Plaza Real Estate Limassol is a very well-known name in Cyprus and that is why many people turn to them when they want to buy a property. The Plaza Real Estate Limassol has been awarded as the best real estate agency in Limassol for many years. This is due to their dedicated work and excellent customer service. The Plaza Real Estate Limassol has a large team of professionals who can help you buy a property in Cyprus. They are all very experienced and know everything there is to know about the market. Visit their website for more information: PlazaCyprus.com Plaza Real Phone Number: (+357) 70006466 2. Altamira Real Estate Agency Altamira Address: Altamira Real EstateMegalou Alexandrou 1, Latsia 2235, Cyprus Altamira Cyprus real estate agent has had a strong presence in the market for many years and is considered an expert in the field of real estate. The company enjoys a good reputation and the experience of its staff is among the best in Cyprus. This agent also offers a range of services to meet your needs, so do not hesitate to contact them. You can also visit the company's website for more information: altamirarealestate.com.cy Altamira Cyprus Phone Number: (357) 22696500 3. REInvest Real Estate Cyprus REInv Address: REInvest Real EstateNikis Center, Kyriakou Matsi 11-7th Floor, Nicosia With over 25 years of experience in the property market, they are also the leading real estate agency in Cyprus. They have built a network of real estate professionals who know the property market and will guide you through the entire process from start to finish. URL: reinvest.com.cy REInv Phone Number: (357) 22477600 4. Read the full article

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