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North Cyprus Free Press Classified Ads
It is one year since NCFP was launched and time for something new. We are trialling NCFP Classified Ads for a short time to see if there is a need for it. To get started here is what to do: BROWSE ADS Click on classifieds.northcyprusfreepress.com and look through the ads in one of 3... »
TRNC government to produce leaflets to help foreign residents?
In a discussion with a government official on a different matter I was led to believe that the TRNC government were dismayed by the amount of disinformation being spread in the ex-pat community about procedures necessary for them to live here. I explained that in the UK, for example, multi-lingual leaflets could be found... »
Sardunya Bay in North Cyprus – 2 meals and a drink for 39TL
I did not even know of this restaurant’s existence but on a recommendation I decided to try it. This is a genuine all day experience for a family with a beautiful sandy beach and free sun beds for customers. It’s a bit difficult to get to but worth the journey. This is only the... »
Barry ‘Snakes’ charity gig on 27th & 28th August 2010
At the time the previous article was written, Barry “Snakes” performances on the 27th and 28th August had not been announced as being in support of any charity. This is a later development that has recently been announced by Barry “Snakes” possibly to get around the law and complete the performances. When he first announced that he was going... »
North Cyprus entertainer defends right to perform without work permit
Following the recent announcement of a Government crackdown on expat entertainers without work permits, Barry “Snakes” a local singer come guitarist has decided to single-handedly and publicly take on the might of the TRNC Government and according to him, has taken the fight directly to the Minister of the Interior. Barry is defending the... »
Sunseeker Tours – North Cyprus
Bike tours with SunSeeker-Tours are organised in a different way to other bike tours. With our minibus travelling ahead of us, restaurants and hotels will be booked in advance, to make our trip smooth and pleasant. The other air conditioned mini-bus will take your luggage and yourselves so there is no need to cover... »
Cyprus Damp Cure
by Stuart Hillard FRICS – www.cyprusdampcure.com With the hot sunny days and balmy nights of summer now upon us, there are still a few reminders of winter to be found around the house and the most annoying and difficult to overcome and repair are the problems associated with damp. What are the causes of... »
North Cyprus 23% more expensive than Turkey
Consumers in North Cyprus pay 22.68% more than Turkey, on average, for goods and services. This is based on a survey of 521 goods and services in Turkey and North Cyprus in March 2010. However, prices were lower in North Cyprus for alcoholic drinks and tobacco, communications and education. Imported items, e.g. furniture, were... »
North Cyprus motorists panic buy because of false strike rumour
Everywhere you go in North Cyprus petrol stations have long queues of motorists taken in by a rumour that a strike will close them down until Monday when the official strike starts. This unfounded rumour is resulting in petrol stations closing down because they have run out of petrol because of the panic buying.... »
General Strike in North Cyprus on 2nd August 2010
The Platform of Unions in North Cyprus have announced that there will be a general strike and a rally on Monday, August 2nd, between the hours of 07.30 and 14.00. The rally will take place in front of the TRNC Parliament and is in response to the economic measures package prepared by the government.... »




