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[Crash Test Dummy]

I am not sure where to put this thread but it a selection of articles about the Nicosia Market/Ledra Street

Turkish Cypriot Market Stall Owner

Ledra Street - Centre of Cypriot Business

I hope to visit when I next go to Cyprus.

[respiridus]

I think that the Greek Cypriot fears of "being put out of business by the Turkish Cypriots and their low prices" are unjustified. Prices in the north are not lower than prices in the south. Only cigarettes are really cheaper, because of the non-enforcement of EU anti-smoking laws there. There are a couple of shops selling (mostly clothing) items at lower prices, but these items are of inferior quality and unknown brands. In the meantime, known brands clothing, electronics, and supermarket items are less expensive in the south. I think Greek Cypriot shopkeepers have nothing to fear.

[Crash Test Dummy]

Greek Cypriot shop keepers will probably stock up on cheap booze and sell it.

[andytandreou]

I think the opening up of the 'border' is a good thing. Once the 'green line' appears less like a border and more like a series of busy crossings, people won't know what all the fuss was about! The two sides may be opening up crossings for political gain but in the end, eveyone will benefit from it.
What's really interesting about the 'opening' of the Green line is the regeneration of these (once secluded) areas next to the crossings!

[cannedmoose]

andytandreou wrote: I think the opening up of the 'border' is a good thing. Once the 'green line' appears less like a border and more like a series of busy crossings, people won't know what all the fuss was about! The two sides may be opening up crossings for political gain but in the end, eveyone will benefit from it.
What's really interesting about the 'opening' of the Green line is the regeneration of these (once secluded) areas next to the crossings!

Amen re... well said :thumbup:

[Crash Test Dummy]

cannedmoose wrote: andytandreou wrote: I think the opening up of the 'border' is a good thing. Once the 'green line' appears less like a border and more like a series of busy crossings, people won't know what all the fuss was about! The two sides may be opening up crossings for political gain but in the end, eveyone will benefit from it.
What's really interesting about the 'opening' of the Green line is the regeneration of these (once secluded) areas next to the crossings!

Amen re... well said :thumbup:

Ditto

[brother]

andytandreou wrote: I think the opening up of the 'border' is a good thing. Once the 'green line' appears less like a border and more like a series of busy crossings, people won't know what all the fuss was about! The two sides may be opening up crossings for political gain but in the end, eveyone will benefit from it.
What's really interesting about the 'opening' of the Green line is the regeneration of these (once secluded) areas next to the crossings!

Agreed and well said. :wink:

[Bullika]

respiridus wrote: I think that the Greek Cypriot fears of "being put out of business by the Turkish Cypriots and their low prices" are unjustified. Prices in the north are not lower than prices in the south. Only cigarettes are really cheaper, because of the non-enforcement of EU anti-smoking laws there. There are a couple of shops selling (mostly clothing) items at lower prices, but these items are of inferior quality and unknown brands. In the meantime, known brands clothing, electronics, and supermarket items are less expensive in the south. I think Greek Cypriot shopkeepers have nothing to fear.

i agree but i believe even the prices of cigarettes will go up pretty soon too.