Blevins Franks Events March 2023

Blevins Franks Events March 2023

blevins franks events march 2023

Financial seminars

Text reading - "Event Date - 28th & 29th March 2023"

Our 8509 Partner Blevins Franks are our go-to recommended financial advisors for UK ex-patriots living in or relocating to Cyprus. They will be hosting financial seminars later this month at two locations in Paphos, sharing their valuable knowledge on tax topics that apply in Cyprus, aptly named ‘Is Cyprus Now a Tax Haven’. See details for these seminars below, details provided by Blevins Franks:

Is Cyprus now a tax haven?

* Why Cyprus is seen as the country of choice for those looking for a tax-efficient home.

* Making the most of attractive tax rates on investment and retirement income.

* Disposing of business and overseas property assets tax free.

* Avoiding taxes on death – there is no Cyprus inheritance tax but British expatriates need to plan for the UK tax.

Investing today

* Why is inflation impacting your investments and income?

* What does 2023 have in store for your investments?

The seminars are free to attend, but seats are limited.

Book your seminar place now using the links below:

28 March | Droushia Heights Hotel, DROUSHIA

29 March | Elysium Hotel, KATO PAPHOS

You can also contact their Paphos office on  cypaphos@blevinsfranks.com or 26 023 100 for more information.

Blevins Franks – specialist financial planning advice for expatriates in Cyprus

Blevins Franks are experts at helping British expatriates make the most of their wealth in the most tax-efficient way possible, providing integrated, cross-border advice on tax planning, estate planning, investments and UK pensions. Their overriding aim is to give you peace of mind that your financial affairs are in order, for today and the future, for yourself and your family and heirs.

Blevins Franks has 45 years of experience providing tax and wealth management solutions to UK nationals living in and moving to Europe.  They have 24 offices across Cyprus, Spain, France, Portugal, Malta, Monaco and London, with an office in Paphos since 2002.

Find out more at www.blevinsfranks.com

 

Blevins Franks Wealth Management Limited (BFWML) is authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority, registered number C 92917. Authorised to conduct investment services under the Investment Services Act and authorised to carry out insurance intermediary activities under the Insurance Distribution Act. Where advice is provided outside of Malta via the Insurance Distribution Directive or the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II, the applicable regulatory system differs in some respects from that of Malta. BFWML also provides taxation advice; its tax advisers are fully qualified tax specialists. Blevins Franks Trustees Limited is authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority for the administration of trusts, retirement schemes and companies. This promotion has been approved and issued by BFWML.

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Green Monday

Green Monday

Green Monday

A Day to Lookup

Easter is the most celebrated event of the year in Cyprus, even more so than Christmas. There are many traditions involved in Easter celebrations, starting with Green Monday. This year, 2023,  Green Monday lands on 27th February. 

‘Green Monday’ or ‘Clean Monday’ is a national public holiday and is the day that officially marks the start of Lent. As the first day of fasting for Lent (a 40 day period), it is tradition to feast on veggies and other fasting foods (including lagana bread). It is a day to be outdoors and the best part is the tradition of flying kites, so on Green Monday we recommend you…look up! 

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Green Monday (also known as Clean Monday, Pure Monday, Ash Monday or Monday of Lent) is a public holiday in Greece and Cyprus, where it is celebrated with outdoor excursions, the consumption of shellfish and other fasting food, a special kind of azyme bread, baked only on that day, named “lagana” (Greek: λαγάνα) and the widespread custom of flying kites. Eating meat, eggs and dairy products is traditionally forbidden to Orthodox Christians throughout Lent, with fish being eaten only on major feast days, but shellfish is permitted in European denominations. This has created the tradition of eating elaborate dishes based on seafood (shellfish, molluscs, fish roe etc.). Traditionally, it is considered to mark the beginning of the spring season, that denotes the start of Lent.

The common term for this day, “Clean Monday”, refers to the leaving behind of sinful attitudes and non-fasting foods. Clean Monday—and thus Lent itself—begins on the preceding (Sunday) night,[1] at a special service called Forgiveness Vespers, which culminates with the Ceremony of Mutual Forgiveness, at which all present will bow down before one another and ask forgiveness. In this way, the faithful begin Lent with a clean conscience, with forgiveness, and with renewed Christian love. The entire first week of Great Lent is often referred to as “Clean Week”, and it is customary to go to Confession during this week, and to clean the house thoroughly.

During Green Monday flying a kite is the main past time. Families and groups of friends descend onto the beaches. Laden with picnics and, of course, their best kites ready to take part in the local kite festival.

 

Did you know? The ‘fasting’ calendar of the orthodox church is 48 days before Easter, 40 days before Christmas & lesser fasting periods throughout the year – in total, half the year is taken up by fasting.

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Event: Logicom Cyprus Marathon

Event: Logicom Cyprus Marathon

Event: Logicom Cyprus Marathon

Paphos Run in the Sun

Text reading "Event Date: 12th March 2023" referring to the Logicom Cyprus Marathon in Paphos.

 

 

 

 

 

The Logicom Cyprus Marathon will take place this year on Sunday 12th March, the 23rd year that this annual running event will take place in Cyprus.

Cyprus is fast becoming one of the most popular sport destinations in Europe, with an ever increasing itinerary of major events hosted throughout the year. Its location, climate, warm Mediterranean waters, teamed with the facilities on the island make it a fantastic venue for these very well organised events. Logicom Cyprus Marathon is one of the biggest of these events and is always a huge success; with plenty of participants (travelling from all corners of the world), great safety measures in place and a fantastic atmosphere.

Not to mention the location. The Marathon starts at Aphrodite’s Rock, one of the most scenic spots in Cyprus, where runners follow the beautiful coast road (with some diversions to add extra kilometers to make up the distance) to finish at the Medieval Castle on Paphos Harbour. All other races start and finish from the Harbour, where the atmosphere is full of fun and encouragement).

Races:

Marathon: 7.30am (Aphrodite’s Rock)
Half Marathon: 8.30am (Paphos Castle)
10km Road Race: 8.45am (Paphos Castle)
5km Fun Run: 9am (Paphos Castle)

Learn more / Register on the Logicom Cyprus Marathon Site.

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Event: Cypriot Easter 2023

Event: Cypriot Easter 2023

Event: Cypriot Easter 2023

Learn about Greek Orthodox Easter

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Easter in Cyprus is the most celebrated occasion of the year – trust us, it’s a big deal! This year Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday falls on Sunday 16th April 2023.

You can’t beat the atmosphere of Easter Sunday in Cyprus, especially in little villages; the delicious smell of souvla waving around in the air throughout the village, the sound of the traditional music as the locals sing and dance along, the games in the village square, the cheer from children running excitedly around, the sound of ‘Christos Anesti’ (Christ has risen) and ‘Yiamas’ (Cheers) being greeted from one smiling face to another…even the sound of the firecrackers (which also cause the occasional fright!) add to the buzz.

Easter Traditions in Cyprus

In the lead up to Easter it is traditional to have your house looking completely fresh and new so it will be properly spring cleaned, sometimes even painted, and most people will treat themselves to new clothes (especially shoes).

Holy Thursday (an optional public holiday) is a busy day in most houses; the women will prepare traditional Easter foods such as flaounes (delicious! – a kind of cheese cake with a cheese, egg and mint filling) and tyropittes. Hard boiled eggs are also colour dyed, mostly red, in preparation for Easter Sunday – it is traditional to bash eggs on the day, and whoever has the least cracked egg is said to receive luck.

Good Friday (public holiday) is mostly dedicated to the decoration of the ‘Epitafios’, a flowery decoration in the church in which the icon of Christ is normally laid. A traditional soup containing vinegar is normally eaten at lunch time, and then an evening church service will follow which then includes a solemn procession headed by the priest with the ‘epitafios’ lit up, and carried by young men, followed by the choir singing hymns and the congregation – usually with sparklers in hand. The procession goes around the parish boundaries and back to the church.

Easter Saturday is a quiet day, usually with a church service in morning, but the highlight being the ‘ceremony of the resurrection’ service which starts at 11pm, for which you will hear church bells ringing beforehand. A few minutes before midnight the lights in the church are turned out and the choir sings the story of the three women who arrived at Christ’s tomb only to find it empty. The lights are switched on again and the priest calls the congregation to “take from his candle the light which never dies.” The flame is passed from person to person until everyone is holding a lit candle. The ceremony then continues outside the church for approximately 30 minutes, after which the priest returns inside again to begin the special Sunday liturgy for another two and a half to three hours. Most people will then leave to start the Easter Sunday celebrations, which kick off with a bonfire in the church grounds, fireworks in the village and many locals will go home to eat traditional soup. This is also when the firecrackers tend to peak!

Easter Sunday is a day of rejoicing – the fast is broken so food (especially meat) is eaten in mass, wine flows freely, games are played, eggs are cracked, people dance, people sing, and people are merry! These celebrations tend to go on until Tuesday, and you will hear many greetings of ‘Christos Anesti’ (Christ has risen) met by ‘Alithos Anesti’ (indeed he has risen). Another lovely tradition on Easter Sunday is that the priest will stand at the church door with the Cross and everyone leaving kisses the Cross, then shakes-and takes the hand of the person in front, thus forming a large circle in the church yard which symbolizes the renewal of friendship with one another. After this, all friends and relations, but especially people from other towns or villages, are invited to the villagers’ homes where they sit down together, eating and drinking until late in the afternoon.

If you’re lucky enough to be spending the Orthodox Easter in Cyprus then we urge you not to miss the local celebrations. Neighbouring Pissouri Village is a wonderful place to soak up the Easter atmosphere.

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