After months of negotiation, the Russian parliament (Duma) has voted to approve a double taxation treaty with Cyprus, making it easier for Russian citizens to buy property in the country The new treaty replaces the one signed between the two countries in 1998

Efforts to solve the Cyprus issue are being evaluated in different ways in Turkey While the Turkish Government supports the Turkish Government supports the Turkish Cypriot President Talat’s efforts, the main opposition party (CHP) has criticized Talat after a long period

Sungur: A Mortgage Bill has been proposed, for approval by the end of this year, in Northern Cyprus The plans are set to boost property market, and some experts suggest that the move will also benefit ex-pats