A significant academic distinction has been awarded to Dr Petros Constantinides, Lecturer in Public Law at the Department of Law of the University of Limassol (UoL). Dr Constantinides received the “Constantinos Emilianides Award” in the Law category at the Cyprus Review Annual Book Awards (CRABA) 2026, at a ceremony held on November 2, 2026.

The award recognises his scholarly book, Η Οριζόντια Επίδραση των Θεμελιωδών Δικαιωμάτων και η Υποδοχή της στην Κυπριακή Έννομη Τάξη (The Horizontal Effect of Fundamental Rights and Its Reception in the Cypriot Legal Order), published by Sakkoulas Publications (Athens–Thessaloniki).

The annual CRABA awards are presented by The Cyprus Review, a scholarly journal dedicated to Cypriot studies, recognising outstanding academic publications that contribute to the study and understanding of issues relating to Cyprus. The awards cover various academic disciplines, including History, Political Science and Law.

Dr Constantinides’ distinction represents an important recognition of his scholarly work and highlights his contribution to research in Public Law and fundamental rights within the context of the Cypriot legal system.

The University of Limassol warmly congratulates Dr Petros Constantinides on this significant achievement, which reflects the quality of academic and research work undertaken at the University and reinforces its commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and research with a meaningful impact on society.