How to Apply for Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI/EEE)
If you do not have a source of income, you may be eligible for Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI), also known
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Money
Money Matters: Opening a bank account and cashing checks
In our modern world, nearly everyone needs a bank account to perform basic tasks like cashing a check. If you’re
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Demystifying strange SMS messages from the bank
You may soon receive a message from the bank asking you to renew your ARC and/or provide updated IDs. There
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How to Open a Bank Account with Hellenic Bank: Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re in Cyprus and need to open a bank account, Hellenic Bank offers an easy way to book an
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What are Material Reception Conditions (aka Social Welfare benefits for asylum seekers) ?
In Cyprus, asylum seekers (and others!) refer to Material Reception Conditions (MRC) as Social Welfare benefits. Here’s the definition of
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Spend wisely! Double benefits in December, but none in January.
It is a custom for Social Welfare Services to pay Social Welfare benefits early at Christmas and Easter time. What
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