Calling Greek Cypriots in the UK

clive of peyia · Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 12:08 pm Post subject: Calling Greek Cypriots in the UK

Dear Friends,

As you will know thousands of British and indeed other north Europeans are now retiring and relocating to Cyprus to enjoy the sunshine and the less stressful lifestyle. We also make a significant financial contribution to the local economy.

Many Greek Cypriots on the island are now getting upset about the "foreigners" using their hospitals and the social benefits afforded to those EU "foreigners" who are over 60. "Too many English" is a common phrase now used when something goes wrong.

Could you please help us by reminding your fellow countrymen in Cyprus that in 1974 thousands of Greek Cypriots were given shelter in the UK when the Turks invaded the Island.

There are I believe more Greek Cypriots in the UK than there are in Cyprus itself. You have full use of all the NHS facilities in the UK and social security benefits far in excess of anything in Cyprus. You have Greek Cypriot members of parliament and some Greek Cypriots mayors of London boroughs. Do you hear native Britons blaming the influx of Greek Cypriots to London for all the troubles - no you don't.

The UK provides a higher education platform that isn't available in the UK.

I know that returned Greek Cypriots are also treated badly by the locals. "Charlies" they are called and many return to the UK very dissappointed.

So when you visit Cyprus and/or speak to relations out here do explain things to them before it gets out of hand. This anti-foreigner culture is now spreading amongst the children.

Very many thanks and greetings from sunny Cyprus.

Clive of Peyia

brother · Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 12:30 pm Post subject:

Thank you for that decent post and reminding people how bad prejidice can be in cyprus.

I ask all members take heed of this message.

De_La_Soul · Deputy Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 1131

pg · Deputy Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 1485 Location: Cyprus

De_La_Soul · Deputy Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 1131

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De_La_Soul · Deputy Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 1131

Clive must have been suffering abuse in Cyprus for so long that he hasnt heard the mass blame on asylum seekers and new wave of immigrants from eastern Europe for all the problems in the UK.

He hasnt heard that the BNP has enjoyed an increase in support over the last few years because of such a fashion.

cannedmoose · Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:12 pm Post subject:

Clive, as an Englishman married to a Cypriot I have some insight into why some Cypriots resent foreigners who move to the island. They don't resent those who make an attempt to understand and appreciate the language, culture and lifestyle of the native population. What they do resent are those foreigners who move to the rapidly expanding foreign ghettos (of which Peyia is one) and make no attempt to integrate into Cypriot society.

I can say without any qualms that I have never been abused by a Cypriot for being English, nor have I noticed any hostility towards me, even from people that I know who were fervent supporters of EOKA. This is because I have made the effort to integrate myself, even without living in Cyprus and people recognise that effort. Of course it helps that I'm married into a Cypriot family, but if anything your prescription of hostility would have exhibited itself long before.

It's not so much racism as anxiety about a sudden mass influx of a foreign population, an anxiety that has been reflected across Europe since the 2004 enlargement wave. And, ultimately, if you're looking for hostility you will find it.

pg · Deputy Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 1485 Location: Cyprus

andytandreou · Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:53 pm Post subject:

I don't see the point of this post, clive. Although I respect your opinions.

Just find out what your rights are in Cyprus and stick to that. Don't bother with the opinion of people. ESPECIALLY PEOPLE IN PAPHOS!!! My god man these people where found to be among the most racist and homophobic in the whole of Cyprus. The rest of Cyprus conciders people from pahos to be from another country Smile

There are leaflets, books, helplines and centers that explain your FULL rights as an EU citizen. I suggest you look it up and NEVER expect anything less. But NEVER (as a rule) listen to the silly opinions of villagers, or worse yet, let these opinions affect your living standards because they upset you! Just find out what your allowed as an EU citizen and rest assured that Cyprus would not have joined the EU if it didn't mean enormous benefits!

De_La_Soul · Deputy Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 1131

Yeah, ive heard a few times the Paphites were a bit small / village minded to say the least lol....heard they are hard though too!

Dream_Merchant

magikthrill · Mukhtar/is Joined: 14 Aug 2005 Posts: 630 Location: NYC

I only have two words to Mr. Clive and his claim of an open-arm welcoming UK:
Schengen Treaty

Dream_Merchant · Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:24 pm Post subject:

yes.. we ( the EU ) should invade the UK and annex it. chop off the Queen's head and hang the rest of the royal family, enforce the Euro and ban drinking tea in public places as well as forbidding the English language to be taught as a first language in all educational institutions. Oh and get rid of that Union Jack and replace it with something more pleasing to the eye.. like a white flag with the shape of the UK in blue and on the top left corner the flag of the EU embedded, to remind everyone that the UK is an off-seas colony of the EU.

The second step would be to declare the European Empire and move the capital to Munich and make the official language Latin.

Hail to the Empire! Long live the Emperor! Down with separatist scum!

Eric Dayi · Deputy Joined: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 1017 Location: ESSEX