The local elections have come and gone and the general European trend of voter apathy has reared its head in Cyprus too. This is surprising in a country where traditionally Cypriots took a serious interest in local politics. What can be behind the low turnout, and is there a party that will appeal in particular to expats?
The problem isn’t finding five amazing places in Cyprus, but leaving out the other 5,000! But here we are – I’ll probably have five different favourites by next week.
Organising removals to Portugal will be an inevitable part of your experience if you buy a property here. What most expats find, though, is that they really wish they’d left most of their stuff behind – this is a new life, not a regular house move.
This will be a bumper year for public holidays in France. They’re a good time to see France at its best, but a bit troublesome if you planned on buying a home that day!
With France so easy to reach all year, it’s a waste to leave your home there just for the spring and summer months. Winter in France has a charm all of its own, whether you love the countryside, the wine or just snoozing by a roaring fire
