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HELLO AUGUST Welcome to August and happy holidays to you all!

The beaches and restaurants are filling up, airports are getting busier and slowly businesses are looking optimistic for the future.

Whatever happens, we must remain positive for the future and be grateful for everything that we have. We have survived a whole year of a global pandemic and we’re ok, aren’t we?

We can of course be better and if you’re looking for a boost, let lifestyle magazine help raise your profile and remind people that you’re

open for business. This is a crucial time to remind your existing customers and attract new ones. We aren’t just a magazine, we are a PR company, social media marketing strategist, event organiser and all round media experts trained in growing your business, or as I say, I can make you famous. If there’s one thing worse than being talked about is not being talked out. Stay memorable like the people featured in this month’s spectacular magazine. Business women Rachel Elizabeth, Lisa Thomas and Anna Costi for starters.

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hange is bound to happen.

Renovation, relocation, remodelling.

All these rank as one of the most stressful life events. Your life and work are disrupted as you make adjustments and changes to your daily routine.

Additionally, organising, packing and keeping track of your belongings is a hassle. Then, once you move, you have to figure out where to put all your items.

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at Peter Morton Removals storage facilities!

At PMR, one of the core values is to make customers life as stress-free as possible. Renovation, Relocation and Remodelling, do not have to be stressful life events.

Due to increased demand a few years ago, Peter Morton made a considerable investment and sourced a dedicated, massive storage facility on a 7,500 square meter site.

Right now, it is ranked as the largest and safest storage facility in Cyprus.

At PMR, the storage crates are made of wood and are 250 cubic ft each in size. The storage facilities are approved by BAR (British Association of Removers) and all crates are manufactured and imported from the UK. It’s easy to store items anywhere, but our warehouse is both convenient and protected. Considering

your belongings’ safety ahead of time will save you the stress of having to replace something later or potentially losing something irreplaceable, expensive or dear to your heart. Additionally, the warehouse itself and all goods that are in the store are fully insured!

With the recent increase in Cyprus crime rates, storing valuable goods at home doesn’t seem like a safe option any longer. Unlike houses, storage facilities offer more security to stored items. At Peter Morton Removals, the whole facility is covered by a state-of-the-art security system monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Three freerunning guard dogs also patrol the premises. It is, therefore, wiser to store valuable items in a

storage unit rather than in the garage or basement of our houses.

Peter Morton Removals domestic storage crates are all individually numbered. They are loaded on to purposebuilt vehicles and brought to your house, ready to be loaded by the PMR team. Upon loading of each crate, with a full inventory, the doors will be secured. On arrival of the PMR vehicle back at a secure warehouse, your numbered crate will be placed back in its specific row by a forklift.

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of where they going and what conditions they will be stored in. We welcome potential customers to come and view our facility, so you can see for yourself and be confident in your decision to use us.

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NIGHTLIFE

Lifestyle chats to Kevin and Kieran, owners of The Octagon and Stardust When did you meet?

We met in 2001, we were both working for a tour operator overseas.

In 2013 Kev was moved to Cyprus for work. Kieran followed the following year.

When did you open Stardust? In 2016. We partnered with the Owner at the Octagon so we could run the shows during the summer season 2016 to 2018. During the winter 2018/2019 we completed a full refurbishment of the Stardust venue and in

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2019 we took over the lease of The Octagon.

What attracted you to the Octagon? We spent several years looking for a suitable venue to become the home of Stardust. The Octagon was recommended to us, and once we saw it, we knew we could make it work there. The venue used to be very popular with tourist and the local population and we wanted to bring life back to the village and this iconic venue.

What kind of shows do you bring? Last year we started to work with Morelli Events and have continued this year.

Morelli events brings some amazing acts from overseas, and we are pleased to be holding those events. We also offer Free entertainment most Saturday nights with many of the areas local acts performing regularly at The Octagon. We also

offer weekly program including chef specials, quiz nights, activities for families and pleased to support various charities during the year.

How has the pandemic affected business? It has been a tough 18 months.

The loss of Stardust for the last two seasons has been difficult, but we are grateful that we have a large outside space and can offer a comfortable safe environment for our customers and have used the opportunity to develop The Octagon as a venue and happy with what has been achieved.

The full closure of your business is challenging both on the health of your business and difficult to handle personally, so we are hoping that the worst is over, and we can continue to focus on what we love the most. We are really proud to see so many customers visiting us time after time and feeding back they feel safe with us.

What kind of food do you offer? We have an international menu and try to offer something different to what is on offer already in the village.

We have two great chefs who create the specials and support with the menu creation. We have some great homemade desserts which change

constantly. We also offer buffet and set menus for private functions and parties.

What is the spark that attracts people to The Octagon? I think customers love coming to us because they get an all-round enjoyable experience. The food is fresh, we are very attentive and fun, we like to interactive with our customers and they feel very welcome and comfortable. We try and offer something for

everyone. Our team are our biggest asset, and we are proud to get positive comments from customers about them.

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PROPERTY

LIFESTYLE CHATS TO ALISON MEREDITH, OWNER OF YOUR HOME CYPRUS Tell us about Your Home Cyprus? We are a real estate agency with a difference!

Trust, honesty and professionalism are the back bone to our company - and we think that shows in the number of referrals and recommendations we receive every day.

How are you finding the property market at the moment? It is fair to say that the last 18 months have been challenging for everyone. But in the last 6 months we have seen a gradual increase in demand for property and relocation services, and all of the indications are that this will continue to gain pace as people feel more and more confident in travelling. Certainly the indications we have from talking to clients is that there is a huge pent up demand for property in Cyprus, as people seek a better life after their experience during the last two years.

Are you optimistic?

At Your Home Cyprus we feel very optimistic

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for the future. The world loves Cyprus and, as a company, we are able to offer a friendly, reliable and trustworthy service to clients as they find their way back to our beautiful island. We have lots of innovative ideas that we are putting in place to help make the buying and relocation process that much easier for clients, whether they be here in person or on a virtual basis.

Why is Cyprus such an attractive proposition for property investment? Cyprus is an amazing place to live and work! From the glorious weather to the low cost of living, low crime rates, amazing living standards, beautiful beaches and cosmopolitan cities such as Larnaca and Limassol, Cyprus has something for everyone to enjoy. And from a tax perspective, Cyprus has one of the most beneficial tax regimes in Europe, with low personal income tax rates and low corporate tax rates Cyprus is attractive for company’s and individuals alike.

Has the pandemic changed the market?

The pandemic has changed how people access the Cyprus property market, but not their appetite to buy here. We are now offering many more services online, from virtual viewings, to online lawyers meetings and even online notorising of documents, the pandemic has made us look at different ways that we can conduct business. It has also meant that there is a lot of pent up demand from people who have not been able to travel so much during the last 18 months. The pandemic has made many people look at what they want from life and, the clients we talk to have very much decided that the time is right to make their dreams a reality.

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PET HEALTH

Meet Dr Panagiotis Tsoukka DVM, MRCVS, owner of Furry Friends Veterinary Clinic

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opened the practice on 11th January 2021.

Prior to this I had spent two years in the UK. Then I wanted to come back to Cyprus as the pandemic hit and I was sick of the weather in the UK. I started doing some home visits last year some home visits but it was always my plan to open a practice and now I have one.

think Cyprus is ready for it, in the UK animal hospitals are open 24 hours and prices are 10 - 15 x more than here.

But the quality of service is a lot higher; imagine a 24 hour hospital with 10 nurses round the clock looking after animals, it is going to be exceptional.

And it is my dream to open something similar here.

There are two vets in here, myself and Panagiota Mousikou.

Here are Furry Friends we have all the equipment to treat our animals. We have a state of the art x-ray machine and an ultra sound. All our equipment is brand new, we are working to the highest gold standard.

I wasn’t expecting to be that busy when we opened, but we have 500 clients. Clients and not animals because already we treat about 800 pets.

We are doing a great job so far. So far so good.

We do operations, soft tissue surgery, emergency surgeries, we have a lot of cats neutered and dogs castrated. Not all is off peak surgeries, we accept all cases.

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We are very passionate about what we do.

I personally will never be defeated in my life, always trying my best and I work long hours I will do everything to save a patient, I have slept 5-7 days in the clinic to ensure a patient doesn’t die.

I wanted to become a vet because I love the challenge. There are not a lot of vets in the area

and it isn’t just my love for animals, it is a profession, you need to be the best that you can be. It is a difficult and hard job.

We never turn down a patient and already people come from as far away as Nicosia and Larnaca, we have a very good name.

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HEARING

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SHOPPING Life is so much more fun when you’re a crazy cow!

Meet Businesswomen Lisa Thomas and Rachel Stone, the people behind Crazy Cow Gifts, a unique online,

cards, gifts & experiences platform in Cyprus. They each own their own wedding supply businesses, and the social media platform Cyprus Daily Life, there’s no stopping them taking the island by storm!

How did Crazy Cow Gifts come about?

We were struggling to find gifts for our sons and partners for special occasions such as Christmas and birthdays, and we found in Cyprus there isn’t one single place you can go to where you will find a gift for everyone, so we saw a gap in the market and the opportunity to bring together businesses and individuals from all over Cyprus, by selling their gifts & experiences on our site. We launched in March 2020 but we had been talking about it for a long time prior to that, and the coronavirus lockdown gave us the

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What makes it different? We are

the only company to sell personalised & photo upload greetings cards, flowers, and gift experiences in one place.. As well as bringing our own unique gifts to Cyprus, we work with many individuals and companies on the island, selling their items via our site, for a small commission, thus supporting local businesses, and giving many the opportunity to reach customers from overseas that they could not reach themselves.

This has been welcomed especially during these tough Covid time.

How many businesses are you partnered with? We work with

just over 150 individuals & businesses, but are always looking for more!

We work with many crafters that create unique handmade items, and larger companies such as Bakali, Melekkis Jewellers, Cyherbia, Cocobums, Dancing Waters, Cyprus Taste Tours, Kahuna Kitesurfing, to name just a few. From this range we can offer fabulous gifts, but also memorable gift experiences such as Clay Pigeon Shooting, Spa

Days, Adventure Days out, Truffle Hunting, Taste Tours, Boat Trips, Restaurant Vouchers, Flying Experiences and many more. We believe that giving a gift experience voucher to create special memories, is a truly wonderful present.

And tell us about your customers?

Eighty percent are from overseas and they’re buying for family and friends that live in Cyprus, we regularly get told that they are so happy they found our site, and most are now repeat customers, so we must be doing something right! We have had orders from the UK, the US, Singapore, Dubai, France, Switzerland, Spain and many more countries.

You also run Cyprus Daily Life online which reaches 100k every week, what is the secret of your success? We both

absolutely love our adopted home of Cyprus, between us we have been here almost 15 years, and we think that shines through in our posts. Cyprus Daily life is a platform to show all the best bits about living or holidaying in Cyprus, and we get to partner with

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BAKING

Meet Anna Costi, A Young Baker Rising To The Top How old are you and how did you discover your passion? Currently I am 16 years old but my baking passion began at the age of 9, I was experimenting a family cake recipe and I just fell in love with this industry.

It was love at first sight... from that day and on I was baking almost every day and trying new recipes regularly. At the age of 14, I decided to start my own home cake workshop and served hundreds of customers since then.

People loved my desserts and I received a lot of positive comments! Since then I am selling from my workshop a variety of desserts from cakes, cupcakes, cookies, cake pops, macarons etc.

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What is your favourite recipe? French macarons, even though it’s a complicated recipe I love making it. They have some difficult but challenging techniques that you can experiment with. Not only that but you can be creative by trying different flavour

combinations like pistachio, strawberry, chocolate etc.

What do you love about baking? How creative it can be and challenging at the same time. You can make everything in any flavour, any colour and any design you can imagine! You have the opportunity to put your own character into each of your creations and create something wonderful...This is what I love about baking the most...the chance to get creative.

Tell us about your TV shows? Until now I’ve been on TV more than 4 times and it has been amazing. The first time I had the opportunity to go on TV was back in 2016, when I was 12 years old, it was an amazing experience and that made me want to chase and explore this industry even more. Now I am talking with a tv program to appear regularly on their show starting from September. In June, I

appeared on tv where I made a dessert on Alpha Cyprus in the show “Me Agaph Xristianna”. It was such a great feeling, the setting, the editors, the journalist it was just... magnificent!

How easy has it been to get where you are?

Not always easy, I’ve been working really hard since day one trying to build a good base for my future. In these last few months people have been so supportive and helpful that made all of that hard work worth it! I upload consistent regular content on all of my social media platforms to build an audience that trust me and not only that but learn along with my journey, tips and tricks for achieving the best results possible. After I finish High School next year I am planning to go

and Study Pastry Arts at a university in France or Switzerland. When I finish my studies, I will work hard all around the world to expand my knowledge and learn a variety of different tastes and cultures. I am planning to start my own bakery chain all around the world or create a baking related product that can be found in all the supermarkets.

baker I would advice you to chase your dreams and work hard to build a great base for your future.

I’ve never thought that what started as my hobby is now what people know me for. It’s such a nice experience to start doing something you love and all of a sudden to become your current and future profession.

How supportive are your family? My family was really supportive since day one! My parents, my sister and my brother were there for me thought-out this journey and helping me with my decisions!

Without them and their help I wouldn’t be where I am today!!

What ave you learn about the baking industry? I have to admit that the baking industry is quite challenging, you need to know that you will need to work hard to become a successful baker and also be creative! However, if you have passion and will, you can achieve anything you want. As a young hobby

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CYPRUS RESIDENCY PLANNING GROUP

APPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENCY Is CRPG still operating? Yes, CRPG

will continue until 30 September 2021.

Why did you previously announce that CRPG will close on 30 June? This was – at

the time – in line with the rest of Europe however the FCDO recognises that there are still UK Nationals who need assistance so the project has been extended

Will people still be able to apply for the MUKW1, 2 or 3 going forward? Only

if that person arrived, or was resident, in Cyprus prior to the end of the Withdrawal Agreement, i.e. 31 December 2020 and has documentary evidence to support their application – the CRPG Help Desk can advise on this.

Do we have to change our MEU’s for the new MUKW’s? It is not

obligatory to do so

Where will UKN’s go for advice after CRPG ceases to operate?

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advice and help on the British High Commission Living in Cyprus Guide which can be found on the GOV UK website https:// www.gov.uk/guidance/ living-in-cyprus and, of course, the MOI - see Q6 for web link.

be used for emergency treatment only but it does not cover general treatment or the medical needs of UK Nationals who are resident in Cyprus – in this instance, you will need to register with Gesy or take out a health policy

What will they apply for if not? For retirees,

To register with Gesy what do I need?

Is this something that CRPG can help with? No, the remit of

Lastly, how can I get an appointment at my local immigration without queuing for hours in the heat?

they will have to apply under Category F as a Third Country National – please refer to the Ministry of Interior website http://www.moi.gov. cy/moi/crmd for more information and other categories

CRPG was (and is) to assist UKN’s who meet the criteria ( as set by the FCDO UK Nationals’ Support Fund) to apply for residency under the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement i.e. MUKW1 (formerly MEU1) and MUKW3 (formerly MEU3)

If I am not registered with Gesy and do not have an S1, can I use my EHIC/GHIC in Cyprus? Either card can

You need a residency document and an S1 if you are claiming a UK Govt Pension or worked here and paid into Social Insurance (or a frontline worker)

There is now an online portal where you can make an appointment – it will give you the next available date and a selection of times. You print this off and take it with you to immigration https://crmd.simplybook. pro – it really is very simple!

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RECIPE

Espresso Martini IS the the Brits' favourite cocktail!

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t saw of the likes of Mojitos, Pina Coladas and Sex on the Beach for the overwhelming share of the Great British public's affection, landing the much-coveted crown.

We've included two stepby-step recipes and there is a folder of images to use here.

Just Eat for Business’ Cocktail Championship reveals which cocktails come out on top, based on data from the UK’s most popular recipe site.

The study revealed that vodka is the most popular spirit, while citrus is the favourite fruit accompaniment in both alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks.

Includes reaction from cocktail bartender Mr Lyan, as well as Londonbased mixologist Harp Mann.

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Espresso Martini recipe • 60ml Vodka (or switch to good quality Spiced Rum).

• 30ml Hot Espresso Coffee.

• 15ml Coffee Liqueur eg. Kahlua for sweeter version or Tia Maria for less sweet.

• 7.5ml Sugar Syrup.

Garnish: 3 Coffee Beans Add all to the shaker half filled with ice, shake for 20 seconds, double strain into a chilled coupe.

Garnish with Coffee beans in a corner of glass in a triangle shape to represent Love, Happiness and Prosperity.

RECIPE

Summer bbqs are the best - try this beautiful Asian wasabi, Chinese five spice chicken thigh skewers, with mixed grains, roasted veg, king mushrooms with a dash of lime. By Paul Watters •

The rub for the chicken

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1/2 teaspoon of chinese five spice

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1/2 teaspoon of wasabi powder

1 /2 teaspoon of dried coriander 1 /2 teaspoon of chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder Juice of 1 lime

Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.

For the chicken thighs 600g chicken thighs off the bone.

Cut the chicken into thumb size chunks, and mix the rub well into the chicken and refrigerate overnight or for at least two hours prior to cooking.

Kebabs 1 red pepper (cut into chunks) 1 green pepper (cut into chunks) 2 red onions (cut into chunks) 1 bulb of garlic (peeled and keeping cloves whole) Soak the skewers in warm water. This will help prevent them from

burning. Place red onion, chicken, green pepper, garlic, chicken and repeat. This will give you four good sized Kebabs if you have any left over even better spoil yourself make another.

The grains 500g of cooked mixed grains (available in all good supermarkets).

allow to cook for 5 minutes on one side flip over and repeat.

Place into a oven proof dish and place in the oven. Keep pan on the stove and add broccoli and cook for 3-4 minutes and place in the oven along with the chicken.

Add the rest of the veg and cook for 3 minutes and place with the rest of the ingredients and cook for 10 minutes.

In two separate pans cook the mushrooms and grains in a little olive oil with salt and pepper for 2-3 minutes on a high heat.

The veggies 300g King oyster mushrooms(sliced) 6 large spring onion (cut in half length ways) 200g mini sweet peppers (cut in half length ways) 1 lime cut in half 220g tender stem broccoli (trimmed)

The magic Your food will be ready to serve. Gather a large platter and sprinkle some of the grains over the board, arrange the rest of the veg around the platter and be careful as dish will be hot and place chicken in the middle garnish with picked coriander or parsley and serve with a preference of a dip enjoy.

The method Pre heat the oven to 180.

Gather a griddle pan and Place on the heat to a high heat. Gently Place the chicken on the pan

For further food ideas please contact me on Paulwatters35@gmail.com or on my Facebook page simple tasty healthy by Paul Watters.

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“Our restaurant, our life’’

Our dream was to one day create good service for tourists that would make their holidays here in Cyprus, even more special.

This dream came true in 1989, where we established a small family business in Ayia Napa, a restaurant, as I (Theo) am a trained chef and my brother (Peter) is a trained waiter.

Since then we have tried our best to provide as much satisfaction as possible to our customers.

There’s a reason why Flames Restaurant is listed as one of Trip Avisor’s top ten restaurants in Ayia Napa. Dedicated to providing an excellent service, its winning mix of friendly staff, a great atmosphere and delicious food has delighted diners since it was established 1989.

If traditional Cypriot dishes are what your after, Flames is the place to go.

You’ll find House Specialities, Steak, Grills, Fish, Pasta Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes on the Menu. Not to mention its fabulous Wine list and homemade desserts - all chosen to complement your meal perfectly.

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LIFESTYLE

To Hug or Not to Hug? Navigating Post Pandemic Intimacy strengthens social bonds.

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ntimacy and physical touch are big parts of many people’s lives.

A warm hug can offer a level of reassurance and comfort but they are a breach of personal boundaries.

The pandemic has certainly widened the gulf between huggers and non-huggers. While some of us have spent the past year or so craving physical intimacy and longing for the day when we can wrap our loved ones in a tight embrace, or even throw our arms around new acquaintances, others plan to stick to social distancing for a while longer. So, what is it about hugs that some of us crave so much? How can we navigate hugging and respect people’s boundaries in a postpandemic world?

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What’s in a hug? There’s scientific evidence that hugs can really boost your mood. When we enjoy a long and meaningful hug, our brains release the hormone oxytocin, which helps us to feel calm and

Research has also found oxytocin to help decrease stress and anxiety. This means that a good hug can work wonders for some people’s mental well-being.

It has been found that many children require hugs and physical contact from a young age as a part of their healthy development. Why then do the seemingly magical powers of hugging not apply to us all?

Why hugging isn’t for everyone A study from 2012 backs this theory up. It was found that people who were raised as huggers were more likely to enjoy hugging as an adult compared to those who weren’t.

On top of that, social anxiety plays a role in some people’s aversion to hugging. People sometimes just don’t feel comfortable sharing a hug, particularly with someone that they don’t know well. Personal boundaries are extremely important.

Social distancing rules have meant that throwing your arms around a loved one isn’t quite so simple anymore. For many, navigating hug etiquette during the pandemic has been an uphill battle. Even now, as restrictions are being loosened, hugging is still a contentious topic.

The question is, with so many different views on hugging at this stage in the pandemic, how can we make sure everyone feels comfortable? One way of dealing with this is pretty simple – asking.

As restrictions are eased, everyone will be getting back to ‘normal’ at their own pace. Different people will have different personal boundaries. So, even if you can’t wait for close human contact, ask others how they feel about it. Be mindful that some people might still feel uncertain or anxious about hugging – whether their feelings are in relation to the pandemic or not.

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ESS A LIFESTYLE OF WELLN

The Power Within Everybody deserves to be treated with respect. Even better is to be treated with kindness. Above all we all wish to be heard and seen. Yet, do you give this to yourself?

Ask yourself this question: “Would I accept a friend to talk to me how I speak to myself?”

If the answer is no, then it’s time to review and rewrite the text of your self-talk. How can you expect to be seen and heard for your best self if you constantly doubt your attractiveness, intelligence and the ability to make good decisions?

Rewriting your inner voice begins with learning to notice what you say to yourself throughout the day. Are you kind and supportive to yourself or are you unkind and judgmental? Do you praise yourself for work well done or are you looking only for the mistakes? In short your inner voice should be your biggest cheerleader and not a source of insecurity.

The second step is to decide what you can say

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to encourage self worth at all times v putting yourself down. Some examples of this are:

Ekaterina Sophia in Larnaca Join Ekaterina for meditations at The Tree of Life in Larnaca, Thursdays 6pm

Next time I will do better v I always fail.

This has been a powerful learning experience v I am so stupid.

I look beautiful as I am, I accept myself as I am v I hate the way I look.

I love myself and wish to be in good health v I am fat.

Lastly, begin to speak with kindness and encouragement. If your self-talk takes a negative tone, say three positive observations. The key to success is to believe what you say is true. If in doubt of what is the best selftalk, think about what an ideal parent would say in each scenario.

Your mind is like a spunge and listens to everything you think or say. Then it makes your words and thoughts your reality. If you think you are not

good enough you will attract people like a magnet who will confirm this to you daily. If you know you deserve to be loved and respected and give this to yourself over time you will be surrounded by a reality that supports this vision of yourself.

Let your new moto be, I speak to myself as I wish to be treated and spoken to by others.

With joy, Ekaterina Sophia

Telephone/Whatsapp: +447492422885 Facebook: fb.me/yourholistichealthandlifecoach Messenger: m.me/yourholistichealthandlifecoach.

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AUGUST2021 ARIES (21 MARCH–19 APRIL) This should prove to be an exciting, busy and fruitful month. Your life seems to speed up in and you find that you lose some of your skepticism, cautiousness, and fear of taking risks.

You’re finding all-new ways of expressing yourself and it could leave a few heads spinning.

TAURUS (20 APRIL – 20 MAY)

You can benefit greatly from any form of self-improvement techniques. Inner strength and control is the name of the game and this is an ideal time to develop these qualities.

Business endeavours will go smoothly for you if you recognize the value of the team at this time.

GEMINI (21 MAY – 20 JUNE)

You stand to widen your social circle, update your skills, communicate more effectively, read even more than you do now. Opportunities pop up that allow you to expand your personal influence. You are bound to interact more and enjoy friends’ company more freely than usual.

CANCER (21 JUNE – 22 JULY)

This is an excellent period for you to get in touch with yourself–what you truly want from life, and just how much power and strength you possess.Take the time to reflect on your life rather than forging forward and putting your foot in your mouth.

However, try not to be oversensitive.

LEO (23 JULY – 22 AUGUST)

This is a good month for attracting what you want and improving your relations with others. Your powers of

magnetism and charm are at a high. You begin to feel like your projects and business activities are moving forward.

Opportunities to travel are very likely.

VIRGO (23 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER) You have

the tools to improve your income at this time and the problems that crop up only serve to push you in the right direction, towards financial independence. Do whatever it takes to make adjustments that will allow you to move toward a more self-sufficient position.

LIBRA (23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER) Enriching your

social circle is bound to expand your happiness and satisfaction from more broadranging experiences and perspectivesSocial activity increases and you enjoy greater freedom of thought, inspiration and fresh ideas and insights that seem to come out of the blue.

SCORPIO (23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER) This is

power time for attracting money, love, and pleasure into your life. You will keep dreaming and planning for the future. You may meet new acquaintances who help you to further your goals, or you could join a new group that gives you considerable satisfaction.

SAGITTARIUS (22 NOVEMBER -21 DECEMBER) This is an

excellent period for finances.

You discover resources that were as yet untapped. Money may come from unexpected sources, or it simply flows well and is in abundance.

Excitement and change are in

MANISH’S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS MANISH KUMAT ARORA EMAIL: manish@ manishastrologer.com store for you with regards to close personal relationships.

CAPRICORN (22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY) You may feel

restricted by pressures from an intimate partner. Issues of trust and control come into play. Adjustments need to be made in your intimate relationships in order to get to a “place” where you feel more free to relax.

AQUARIUS (20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY) This month is all about focusing on the future and moving forward with confidence and self belief.

You will be feeling more dynamic and determined than you can remember ever feeling before. You will have a new level of financial security that allows you to follow your ambitions.

PISCES (19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH) You’ll get a chance

to overhaul your finances, your love-life and make headway at work. This burst of fiery energy will be put to good use in the home as well.There would be useful challenges enabling you to cut the deadwood out of your life.

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MUSIC

Feeling the summer vibes with EUROPIANA! Singer songwriter and musician Jack Savoretti recently released his 7th studio album EUROPIANA. An album which celebrates the music of Europe, succeeding in blending disco, funk and soul, laced with his own influences and song writing.

The 11-track album has an 80’s Retro, Euro pop and funky feel to it with soulful elements with a disco touch. It awakens feelings of warmth and happiness and hints of melancholy. In a nutshell its European song writing and traditional storytelling with disco, funk and grooves.

The artist describes the album as a soundtrack of past holidays, rekindling memories of his summers spent in Italy when he was a boy, and wanted to share the pleasures it brought him.

He had an urgency to bring the summer

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Music expert Drew Andreou, who organises Cyprus Rocks, gives her insight into the music scene around Cyprus. If you want to be included email info@lifestylelivingcyprus.com

feelings and experiences to his family at home during COVID 19, thus the inspiration was born from the desire for pure escapism, resulting in its concept. The deep sense of nostalgia complimented by happy moments of summer and freedom.

“It’s the music of my childhood summers, remade for today.” J.S. I Remember Us is a beautiful song which awakens feelings of true love and memories, War of Words gives you goosebumps, Secret Life has a Retro feel with keyboards and melodies, Who’s Hurting Who and Dancing in The Living Room makes you

want to dance and are easy to sing along to.

When You’re Lonely is probably a favourite… funky, chic and groovy.

Overall, even though I am a true Rocker at heart, I appreciate most music and love this album and fingers crossed, I will see him perform these songs in Athens in September.

Even though the singer is English, he is a true European artist with European roots – his father is Italian, and his mother is Polish German. He lived in Switzerland and was influenced by the many people that surrounded him as a young boy growing up, which led to his vision of writing an album that celebrates European

music and labelling this genre of music, EUROPIANA. Just as Americana was created when American soul, funk and disco came over and collided with European song writing, now Europiana, a homage to European culture and musical heritage has been labelled If you’re still wondering what this album gives you apart from a collection of great songs then, “Just picture yourself in Italy riding a Vespa through the southern coasts and you will have an immediate grasp of what this record is all about”. J.S. VIVA EUROPIANA!!

Hello The Zilla Project! …..lovingly described as ‘music for the soul’ The Zilla Project is a four-piece band from Nicosia, known as being the most original and leading Blues band on the island, playing original compositions and their own versions of well-known classic

Blues. In 2014, their album, This One’s for The President (which is fit for a President’s ears) was released and received raving reviews from home and prestigious International Blues publications.

Their outstanding musical talents and professionalism has given the band a wide and loyal following on island and has seen them perform at many Live Music venues and festivals. Their quality of musicianship has also led them to tour in Switzerland and Greece and to perform with well-known International and world class guitarists, including the likes of Kirk Fletcher, Adam Levy, Gil Edwards, Bex Marshall and most recently, guitar extraordinaire Babis Tyropoulos from Greece.

The Zilla Project continuously, without fail, give us the highest quality music and the opportunity to see world class guitar virtuosos perform with them, in small

intimate venues on our doorstep.

For those who appreciate an international level of Blues, The Zilla Project is for YOU. Expect to encounter an energetic and supercharged performance with an aroma of foot stomping American Blues, funk and rhythm. Music full of raw emotion, guitar riffs that sing to you and smooth rich vocals that will have you wanting more.

After every Zilla show that I have attended keeping in mind that ZILLA means large and impressive, I am on a music high and reminded of the magic of the Blues and the importance of Live shows.

The Zilla Project are Emmanuel Vourakis aka ‘Big Mo’ on vocals and guitar, Andreas Millns on keys, Stefanos Meletiou on drums and Loizos Pafitis on Bass.

Listen to their music and then see them perform…..you’ll thank me!

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INFORMATION

YOUR GO-TO GUIDE TO USEFUL INFORMATION IS RIGHT HERE If you would like to be included in the listings email: info@lifestylelivingcyprus.com

MAIN NUMBERS EASTERN CYPRUS Ambulance/Fire/Police 112

USEFUL WEBSITES Weather: www.cyprus-weather.org

Alcoholics Anonymous 97798043 (8am-9pm) Aeronautical and maritime incidents 1441

Ministry of Interior: (Immigrations, Land & Surveys, Town Planning & Housing, Press & Information, Asylum, Civil Registry & Migration) www.moi.gov.cy

British High Commission 22861100

Social Insurance & Benefits www.ssa.gov

Cyprus Samaritans 77777267 (6pm-10pm)

Vat, Legislation, Cyprus & the EU www.mof.gov.cy

Cancer Support Line 97760989 (9am-1pm Mon-Fri)

Road Transport Department: www.mcw.gov.cy

Directory Enquiries 11892

Ministry of Health www.moh.goc.cy

Drug Helpline 1410

Electricity faults 1800

Tourism & Travel

Forest fire reports 1407

Cyprus Tourism Association: www.visitcyprus.com

Pafos Airport 77778833

UK Government: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus

Larnaca Airport 77778833 Poison control 1401

Pregnancy advice and counselling 99859562 Cyprus Kidney Association 24652044

FAMAGUSTA REGION Private doctor on call 0901433 Paralimni hospital 23200000 Police HQ 23803030

24hr pharmacy 90901413

Water supply faults 23740022 (8am-8pm Mon-Fri) St John’s, Derynia 99854741

Christ Church, Ayia Napa 99376551

LARNACA REGION

Private doctor on call 90901432

General hospital Larnaca 24828768 Immigration office 24864242 24hr pharmacy 90901414 Larnaca Port 24804034

Larnaca town police 99376551

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Embassies in Cyprus: www.embassypages.com/cyprus

Sport & Leisure

Cyprus Climbing & Mountaineering Federation www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/en/discovercyprus/ nature-3/climbing Cyprus Golf Federation: www.cgf.org.cy Cyprus Dive Centre Association: www.cyprusdiving.org.cy

Cyprus Tennis Federation: www.tennis.com.cy Cyprus Cricket Association: www.cypruscricket.com

Cyprus Football Association: www.cfa.com.cy Cyprus Cycling Federation: www.cypruscycling.com

Cyprus Equestrian Federation: www.facebook.com/cyprusequestrianfederation Cyprus Athletics Federation: www.koeas.org.cy

Cyprus Rugby Federation: www.cyprus-rugby-com Cyprus Basketball Federation: www.basketball.org.cy Cyprus Hockey Association: www.cyprushockey.org Cyprus Motorsport Federation: www.webcfm.com