The Irish experience following the banking collapse is to be repeated in Cyprus, with the attendant
1. General Impressions Cyprus is a former British colony and shares many of the same traits as common law countries; functioning civil service , very safe, well educated, good; transport links, water, accommodation, food. Most Cypriots speak English. The British maintain a large military base on the island and from there direct their operations in the Middle East. In addition to the British influence, Cyprus stands at the crossroads between the Middle East (Lebanon is 100 mi