Briton in property dispute takes protest to Palace
Conor O’Dwyer, whose court cases in Cyprus have been dragging on for four years, is staging a four day protest outside the Presidential Palace in Nicosia. THE bizarre twists and turns in Conor O’Dwyer’s quest for justice took a further step today when he started a protest outside the Presidential Palace in Nicosia. Mr O’Dwyer … Continue reading “Briton in property dispute takes protest to Palace”
Castles Built on Sand
Dr Alan Waring considers the growing problems with the Cyprus property market and wonders where it is heading and if there are ways to prevent the industry from destroying itself. “THOSE whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad”, an ancient Greek saying goes. Judging by the growing eccentricities in the Cyprus property … Continue reading “Castles Built on Sand”
Latest property decision does little to improve Cyprus’ reputation
A letter to the editor published Cyprus Mail – Monday, June 7th 2010 Sir, The Attorney-general’s decision not to prosecute the developers in the O’Dwyer house case (December 21) is both astonishing and disturbing. Your article quotes his decision as stating that “It has been ascertained that no criminal offence has been committed”. His Counsel stated … Continue reading “Latest property decision does little to improve Cyprus’ reputation”
A sad day for Cyprus property…
Hundreds of cases of property fraud in Cyprus are swept under the carpet by well-connected developers or their smart-suited lawyers, while civil servants in the know throw their arms up in the air in despair. FREEDOM of speech is taken for granted in Cyprus, with parts of the media often tolerating abusive remarks by politicians … Continue reading “A sad day for Cyprus property…”