Cyprus Could Change Forever...
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- Опубликовано: 4 фев 2023
- Cyprus has changed a lot in the past few years, and Cyprus could change forever in the near future.
This is what I think could happen to the beautiful island Cyprus very soon.
As I helped hundreds of people move to Cyprus over the last few years, I realized that the growth of Cyprus is rapidly increasing.
More people are moving to Cyprus like never before. More properties are being built and rented like never before. And more money is flowing into Cyprus like never before.
But what does this mean exactly? Well, no one knows for certain, but my gut feelings tell me Cyprus could become of the key players in the EU within the next few years!
Great geopolitical location, amazing climate and business benefits, and many interesting people are the ingredients for something Big!
But, it's important to stay rational and logical, so that we don't run into problems in the future because of this massive growth! We shouldn't get blinded by money and focus on what really matters. People.
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The gap between the haves and have-nots is surely increasing, and as a Cypriot that concerns me. I am definitely in favour of a vibrant multi-cultural society, with people from other countries calling this island home, and sharing their diversity and heritage with locals, but I also want to live in a country where ordinary people feel cared for and are able to access a life of dignity and security.
Exactly. This is what we should aspire and not forget. I'm glad I make people aware about it, because it feels like we're not actively and openly talking about it.
@@Rico Keep up the great work friend :) Meanwhile, do you have an opinion on circular economies?
@@mercurious6699 Thanks, I will! And your question, in regard to Cyprus? I know an investor from Limassol that is very interested in green energy, and we talked about it before.
@@Rico awesome! perhaps you could have him on as a guest of your podcast some time...
@@Rico the best place to go is the heaven with lord Jesus
Thank you Rico for video. Will wait the next video projects 😊
I am currently thinking about where to move and Cyprus has long been on my mind. I’ve been wondering about this topic before, because it is what’s keeping me from moving to Portugal for example. In Lisbon the locals cannot afford to live in the city anymore. It is a surreal reality and something I don’t want to take part in worsening. I really appreciate you bringing this up. And also for you trying to keep it balanced. It’s easy to be all doom and gloom. I have hope the Cypriots will live up to this and turn it into something good 💪💪
Great summary of how things change on Cyprus.
watching from Larnaca ! Interesting content keep it up
Thanks Rico 🙌
Thank you!😊
Hey Rico. Very good topic and very well done! At 1.44 you are showing a pretty nice "5 Star Hotel". I would be interested in its the name. And keep on doing what you do! Greetings from Germany.
It's black got me laughing 😆great video! Have a great day mate.
Thanks, Adam, glad to see people like the joke!😆 Actually it was a hint as well (to never start playing) haha!
Your doing great bro! Love your videos
Thanks Stuart!
Great video Rico common sense is at a premium these days.
i enjoy all your videos
What a good video 💯
cyprus was not divided to south and north, it was invaded in 1974 from turkey and has been captured ever since. friendly regards
Turkiye ,Yunanista,ingiltere garantör devlet olduğunu bilirmisin.
Turk ordusu 1974 askeri müdahale neden yaptı oku ve öğren kardeşim
@eflatunbengusu3772 guarantor state by establishing another state and ethnically cleansing 100k greeks from the north who were there for 1000s years?
That's not guarantor! You did two invasions. One removed the insurgency, the other stole land and settle turks from Turkey.
@@eflatunbengusu3772They bombed and invaded where Greece only swooped in to control the chaos. They didn’t attack anyone.
Greece is a project country is just established by russia against Turks. So my lovely before you make a comment read your fake history. Cyprus belongs to Turkey look in british archives 😊😊😊🎉🎉
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This is all very true. I came here six years ago and things have changed a lot. The pace, the cost of living, everything is more crowded. But there are many new good restaurants that did not exist back then.
Knowing Monaco quite well, the prospect of Cyprus becoming the new Monaco is not very encouraging, though.
Looking forward moving to Cyprus 😊
bro, I’m watching you it’s been a long time I live in Nicosia. I love your videos visit Nicosia sometime
Hast du sehr gut zusammengefasst, für die locals wird es hart.
Das stimmt! Danke euch und LG. :)
Love your positivity 🇨🇾🇩🇪
Thank you so much!😊
RicoGo run for president - good Video 😀
There are actually president elections today, haha, do you know about it? Thanks. Hope all is well with you and the family.
@@Rico Yes, I know! You could be good politician, if you wish. Thank you, we are ok! Your videos are great!
@@Dream4Design Thank you for all your kind words and good ideas.
Interesting, I was wondering about this as well. Once I moved to Cyprus, the rent prices had already increased, but as someone coming from Hamburg, Germany, it was almost surreal how affordable everything was and that you had the opportunity to rent something instead of "applying" for a totally overpriced flat while hoping that you are the chosen one out of the 20 people who also applied for the privilege to rent it :-D - Always Depends on the perspective. And location, of course.
Larnaca, where I am living, has great infrastructure and lots of things going for it, also. Yet it is still modest in rent prices. ( I currently pay 550€ for 95 m² in a quiet street, but 8 min walking distance to the central city beach. And most important: Cat friendly. It is an older building with its quirks during winter times, though. :-D
Meanwhile, I was also fascinated, that "everyone" seems to drive German, or British premium cars, not what I expected, especially since I looked up the medium income in Cyprus and had problems getting these two things together in my head.
That said, I am with you on the point that, especially since the island is small, things could spiral out of control quickly. At least the youth has the opportunity to look at the expats who mostly work remote anyway, and would be able to do the same. Especially since the locals speak English so well.
I think a sharp price hike would also mean, especially since the island is relatively small, that much money influx could also mean a worker shortage, and therefore rising wages. That would be optimal. But it will be a turbulent time for sure. I hope it will take a few years until things will get crazy.
Hey! Thanks for sharing your opinion and experience. Interesting to read. I know so many people from Hamburg that moved to Cyprus, haha! Yes, if we compare it to Germany, it's a blessing here, especially the fact that you mentioned as well, that we don't have to apply for a property (yet?) But I definitely see that it's getting more competitive. 2 years ago you could easily take some time with deciding for a property, now you have to be so quick. Regards to Larnaca.
I could see that the UK was becoming a failed state in 2017 and bought a villa in 2017 cash in Pissouri Limassol for my escape route. It's doubled in value since then. As have all Pissouri rents. My villa was a bargain even then. I considered the market undervalued and I was right.
I also have passive income from the UK which we allow me to live pretty good without working.
As I have no rent to pay I'm in a pretty decent position as housing is now the killer expense.
I feel seriously sorry for the youngish average Cypriot who are struggling. This is a problem for all Western countries.
I cannot see the situation improving. GBP is holding against the Euro so I cannot moan.
I do not think Cyprus is cheap generally. Eating out is expensive. Fuel is not cheap.
Bottom line? Post covid the world is now much more expensive. There's nowhere to run save say SE Asia but that's generally 3rd world and no good to me....
I really want to move to cyprus and looking to buy in Larnaca where I was raised. Sold my flat so buying outright but estate agents are sneakey and untrustworthy. Looking again this year 🙏
i saw a tendency low and middle class start moving out from here because only wealthy ppl can afford a life here. So scenario that CY is future Monaco is just a question of time. Only rich people will be able to reside here. But who will serve these rich people?
Yes, very interesting topic. Especially skilled, young students that just finished university are looking to work abroad, instead of staying in their country. In my opinion, it should be the goal of a country to keep the talent inside.
LOVE YOU ❤️ Well done for mentioning this! Not all of us Greeks are given homes. The Greek government are so greedy! All are obviously welcome in Cyprus but it is the Greek Government who have spoilt it not the people X X
It is true that Cyprus needs to be more people-friendly.
The bus network is practically non-existent and someone needs to start working on that. Lemesos, Levkosia, Larnaca, but also Paphos and Paralimnee-Ayia Napa are surely cities that need to have a decent public transport system and be connected with their suburbs in order for the Cypriot people to go wherever they want without constantly having to drive a car, thus leading to more and more traffic jam, especially on Lemesos, where the problem has increased severely.
There is already an intercity buses network (between cities) which functions very good, and is easily used, but inside the cities, it's just a mess. People are complaining about this problem since the 1960s', and every government says "it will solve it" but of course never does.
Now, about the rent prizes, Cypriots students who want to study say in Levkosia, cannot afford those ridiculous demands, and are forced to go abroad. And it's not only the students. Cypriot people, especially, Cypriot refugees who lost their properties since 1974 because of the Turkish Invasion, do not have the money to rent or buy a hose and leave their parents house to be on their own.
Turks didn't invade the island. They started a peace operation for greeks and turks in the island
@@Ahddex
We don't buy lies on this comment section.
Turkey came and occupied almost half the island, people like me who live far from their homeland and property are the living proof, also why build a large turkish flag on the one side of the mountain if not only to try and make people think that something which isn't turkish, is, just because of 40 000 turkish troops?
The socalled good working intercity bus system offers 1 times a day a connection between Agia Napa to Paphos. And there not to Kato but to a very new bus stop that one has to change always to the local bus. They don't give you information, because "it is not my company". And to get from the airport Paphos to the East - Larnaka or Agia Napa or back, one always has to stay overnight and pay 10Euros for the bus in one direction. That makes a good Ryanair flight connection to and from Paphos airport obsolete, when paying at least 50Euros one way additionally for transport and hotel and losing 2days.
Interesting. It’s a mix-bag of emotions and reactions from us Cypriots visiting from Australia.
It is losing it’s Greek Cypriot identity, becoming multicultural etc.
Keeping veering things in the right direction.
You try selling tomorrow like your suggesting, from my personal experience when you buy there everything is worth fortune's, then try selling takes years and if you get 50 % you be lucky
I was living in Limassol for 2020-21 and I was paying 650 for one bedroom apartment. Now you can't find anything below 1000. It's gonna be a huge problem for Cypriots finding a apartment to rent with the local salaries. Also finding people to work in tourism is going to be much harder as it was common thing for Greeks to move to Cyprus for work. Now it's impossible for Greeks to relocate to Cyprus. I was planning to return back to Limassol and work remote but It doesn't seems to be VFM anymore.
Interesting to read first-hand experiences, thanks for your comment! No, definitely nothing under 1K in Limassol, not even a studio.
Why can’t Greeks relocate to Cyprus?
@@alcazar123456 Because Cyprus is more expensive than Greece. If you want to work in the Tourism it makes more sense to work in Greek Island than Cyprus. If you are a normal employee you can't afford or save any money in Cyprus anymore. So one person need to earn more than 2000 euro to decide to relocate and live in a city like Limassol, and especially for Limassol is much better skill to speak Russian than Greek.
@@stavrosoik129 Oh ok. Why do you think Cyprus is more expensive? Is their economy doing better than Greece?
@@alcazar123456 much better the gdp per capita in Greece is 34.000 and in Cyprus 49.000
Hey Ricco, very good topic. Good to see you animated and passionate about current living conditions as well as the future in Cyprus. I’m positive that as in some other EU countries, Cyprus will become hopefully a very positive place to live in. Yes, we must protect the middle class and the poor and invest and educate in the young generation’s future. Opportunities for everyone. But the rich will only get richer as more wealth arrives to the island. The concern I have is the political instability on the island. Will Turkey cause more problems in the annexation of the northern part? I doubt there will be a solution to reunite the island. That instability may reduce or hamper the interest of those that want to invest in Cyprus’ future. We will see. I hope not! 👍
Thanks, Andrew! Glad to hear that people see my passion! Yes, this is a very complicated topic. People often talk to me about it, and I would love to be able to somehow make a positive impact on a reunion. Even if it sounds crazy to some people, I hope and wish there will be a peaceful solution, and I'd be happy to somehow contribute to this solution.
@@Rico it’s a very sensitive situation! The older generation are still reeling from the loss of their properties, land, etc. The younger generation have no constitutional knowledge nor seem very interested to engage
Don't worry THE GRICKS AND TURKS AR FPENDS NAOW hehe 😋 it's the greedy Greek government I'm worried about 🤑🤑
@@kaykyriacou5950
Greek government does not care about Cyprus, they'll let us be destroyed without second thought, they're pawns of the Americans.
I'm more worried about the Turkish government which wants to consume Cyprus and make the island a large protectorate.
First thing would be to do sth. about public transportation. It is terrible, that the bus companies don't work together and that it is like in a lottery to find out at what time a bus is stopping where, because most of the ppl don't care as they all drive cars. This is not 21st century living and definetely not future oriented. There should be a railtrack from East to West and from there connecting bus services. In a few years the island is overloaded with cars and they will move from one traffic jam to the next. Think and act now!
How's the crime rate though? is it safe?
Real estate prices doubled in Malta as well. Salaries did not. Here in Malta it gets more and more crowded. Too many people, too many cars. Am thinking of moving on.
Hey Steffi! Yes, Malta is even more crowded, because it's smaller... where are you planning to go to? Cyprus? :)
Cyprus needs to look over at Malta and the disaster that has become, especially since joining the EU.
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It's a problem caused directly by the governments of most Western countries. People only run away to somewhere else when things get so bad they cannot stand to stay, so those governments need to make serious improvements to stop people leaving - lower taxes, cut regulations, lower the cost of living, stricter laws for safety, stop uncontrolled illegal immigration, and most importantly LEAVE people alone to get on and enjoy their lives!
You can leave Cyprus but it's the same all over Europe. If you aint got money you're fkd.
Exactly. Only that this is why it's not a problem in "it's a problem caused..."
I could never view this island in such a positive way. In fact I'm trying to escape from this hell as soon as possible. I'm not becoming a €940-worth slave of the oligarchs sorry not sorry.
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If you have money then Cyprus is paradise. If you are a peasant then you are a slave there.
By 2030, I'd be surprised if they have made the bicycle path along the beach road in Germasogia and fixed the parking issue...
True story.
But it's not the parking issue that's the real problem. The real problem is lack of public transport. There are NO buses in Cyprus! People would not have to worry about parking they'd just take the bus and go wherever they want. But nooo, no government ever considered to actually create a public transport network.
Just hope Cyprus don’t implement 15 minute cities like they are trying in the UK.
Of course they will. Dont you know we had to get permission to go out of our houses from government during psy op pandemic ? For months & months we werent allowed out without permission.
supposedly. And everyone obeyed
like good little slaves.
Still want to move to North Cyprus, mainly because of the sun for health reasons.
Unfortunately I’m not surprised. About 5 years ago I read that Cyprus was going to be the “new” Monaco of the Mediterranean - it did concern me!
Interesting! I didn't read it, but I'm feeling it now, that's why I said it.
@@Rico
Yes - I found it very interesting. I was hoping to move before property prices increased. Unfortunately, circumstances were such that I couldn’t. I’ll have to take a hit!
@@malaika2940 Where did you move instead? All the best to you.
@@Rico
I’m in the UK, however I’m still thinking about moving to Cyprus (but it will have to be soon before prices get too high!). Thank you!
@@malaika2940 Absolutely. Make sure to have a long rental contract without price increases, or buy a property to not pay the high rents.
A giant casino is possibly one of the worst things Cyprus could do 😢
I'm leaving 5 year in cyprus.cyprus is best countery in the world 🌍
Hi brother i am also Cyprus from last one month
Please tell i need job am India
That doesn't sound as bad as a 1bd for $1,600 in Seattle, but then again, the standard of living is different in Cyprus. Hope things don't become crazy like the rest of the world.
you don't earn 900$ in Seattle or do you? Things will get crazy everywhere, because there is no housing regulation and ppl are greedy. And the ones who have the money want more money and invest in more expensive apartments and housing and rent them out at high prices. Why should they invest in social housing? So everything soars up in the sky.
haha right 😄I made minimum $20/hour wage as a hotel front desk person. Seattle was horrible. People worked two jobs to pay bills @@TheresaMueller
I live in Nicosia and all I can say it's becoming tough, I see no hope for the youth, if you're not a government employee, good luck trying to make ends meet.
Work for forex
Especially young Cypriots can do that
Work smart not hard. Move with the times or get left behind.
Yes finaly Cyprus is getting famous a bit but all the skyscrapers and stuff is very bad i hope they dont continue bc cyprus is supposed to be a green island (If u know what i mean)
I know what you mean, and I want the same. I don't want Cyprus to become a grey island, but I want it to stay green and also implement green energy here, that would be amazing.
The skyscrapers are only happening in big cities. The green of cyprus isnt changing
Why people want to come in Cyprus? I am a Cypriot and i want to go as far as possible from here!!!
That's a sham it's like that. I feel the same in Britain, don't know why people want to come here. I would love to leave. I lived snd and worked in Cyprus for a few years and it was lovely in the 90's I loved the beautiful island and people. . Sad to hear it seems to be going the same way for you there as in a lot of the west. Best wishes to you
2019 you moved to Cyprus 2019 I moved out from Cyprus😊
The less intervention and regulation there is the better it will be. When people start worrying about inequality we start to get the heavily regulated and taxed countries that make it harder to live and do business. Freedom is good for everyone, including the existing local people that would eventually profit from more money entering their country
Definitely some good points, I like the view.
One of your more interesting videos. Trying to put geopolitics aside, one thing is missing. The Cyprus problem and the ever existing threats from Turkey. Think about it.
Yes, Rony.. Do you think I can talk about it? I'm not sure. It's very polarizing. I don't want to portray a political image of me… Many locals are not happy when I start talking about this, even if I try to talk about it as objective as possible.
@@Rico I know, just think of it. Great day mate!
@@ronyzmiri Same to you! I will :)
@@ronyzmiri Cyprus is in the European Union if Turkey invades now after Cyprus joined the EU they would be in war with the whole EU
@@dszxnavtiisx6384
Lol, not really. If the EU hasn't done anything about the termination of Turkish-occupation on Cyprus, it is doubtable that EU will do something in a case of a war.
And do not forget the fact that in Cyprus we have a cease-fire, a solution hasn't been found yet, so a war could start at any time.
I just feel bad for the locals because its not fair that in their own country they're struggling to afford houses because of people moving from abroad
It isn't fair for locals you're right. It seems to be happening all over the west...
You don’t see Ferraris everywhere, that’s bullshit! You see G63 AMG 😂
No such thing as the north side...it's only Cyprus....the only country in the world regonice it is turkey,who illigal occupaied Cyprus in 1974....the rest of the free world just say Cyprus...and the illigal occupaied Cyprus...but Cyprus never get help like Ukraine...
Ukraine war is war of the rich.
The bad guys hide all their stolen
money in Ukraine. The real nazis.
Not to be that guy but these are not skyscrapers 😂 These high buildings are like 30 storeys high at best. I know they look high compared to the majority of 2-5 storeys high houses, but those are just regular buildings.
***Hey bro , you can name the (north part) when and if this will be officially ! At the moment is an illegal invasion and not recognised from no one except Turkey ! + the cats are more than 6000 years b.C and the population is more from the people in the island
Stefano... do true but its the Greeks who have created this, greedy greedy Greeks. We come back to our Motherland, you rip us off and take the piss so we leave and go else where as you have always made us feel unwelcome on our Motherland. So you have to deal with your creation now. You called us Charlie's you rip us off etc... if we were treated nicer we would all come back, help rebuild our Motherland.
@@kaykyriacou5950
The Greek government and his associates created this, not the Greeks. It's true, if the Greek Junta hadn't organized a coup against the legal president of Cyprus, Turkey would never had the chance to invade Cyprus. That does not mean that we are not Greeks though.
The casino is such a terrible decision in my opinion. The government shouldn't have allowed it. There's so many things we need to protect about Cyprus, so many people including myself having my entire family on my grandfathers fathers side having originated there just want to be in Cyprus for our connection to our heritage and as an escape from the monstrosity that is now most of western civilization.
Cyprus, have to find ways to get rid of its occupiers !
Built a proper army .!
A Clue. Most of the Ferrari's are owned by Russians.
Go to Dubai 👌
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Immigrants from UK etc complain about rents when their demand for property is what's pushing up prices! 😂🎉
Not just from uk but people from all over , including people from Cyprus complaining. It's happening all over the western world because of immigration
I think it will become desert in 2030 😂😂😂
1974 turkey invaded to Cyprus..!!!
950 euros per month salary is really not big, bright, beautiful and utopian for locals. Locals cant afford such high rents and trust me gen z and millenials will vanished... Cypriots have no place to Cyprus anymore... the poor will be poorer and the rich will be richer ... Oh and by any chance stop talking about the invasion of Turkey in 1974 you have zero knowledge about it. It was never diveded .. it was INVADED.
Stay in your country and don't give bad advices.