Expert analysis and opinions on legal issues, legislation, and judiciary matters in Cyprus, offering comprehensive insights on the implications for citizens and businesses
By Katie Wright
Subtle, chic and flattering on everyone, the ‘barely there’ make-up trend is perfect for summer, when we don’t want to spend ages on elaborate smoky-eye looks ...
By Elena Christodoulou
On March 18, 2021, the Cyprus Parliament approved the draft bill of the Law of Administrative Cooperation in the Field of Taxation (Law 205(I)/2012) (Law) implementing Directive 2018/822/EU (DAC6). ...
Cypriot and EU taxpayers lose out as Cyprus fails to properly apply VAT rules
By Achilleas Demetriades
About two weeks ago the European Commission announced that it was taking measures ...
– Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is not President Vladimir Putin’s “cashier” nor did he buy Chelsea FC as a vehicle to corrupt the West, his lawyer told England’s High ...
Consequences of the Eurogroup decision on Cyprus cases brought in the European Court of Justice
By Nikos Korogiannakis and Antigoni Pafiti
Multiple cases, related to the Eurogroup’s March 2013 decision ...
A tenacious family’s dogged pursuit of the truth could provide answers to a soldier’s 2005 death
By Achilleas Demetriades
The Nicolaou case is a very sad one indeed. Not ...
Former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was filing lawsuits against Twitter Inc, Facebook Inc, and Alphabet Inc’s Google , as well as their chief executives, alleging they ...
Landmark case saw lower court defy Supreme Court and follow EU directive
By Elena Michael-Riga and Kriton Dionysiou
The fundamental principle of the EU legal order, i.e. the “principle ...
The Council of Europe (CoE) on Tuesday lauded the announcement last week by the Cyprus Supreme Court on the adoption of new rules of civil procedure.
The rules were finalised ...
By Stephanie Papazoglou
There seems to exist a consensus that arbitration has become a big legal business. The growing use of arbitration has led to a burgeoning number of arbitral ...
On June 1, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office started operations. Their mission? To hunt down those cheating the EU out of money
Dr Louisa Borg Haviaras
This article focuses on ...
The criminal route for a sexual harassment case has been blocked, but other possible actions exist
By Achilleas Demetriades
The #MeToo Movement that had started off in the US also ...
Cyprus walking a thin line between EU and China on infrastructure development
By Jason Krentos
Cyprus may soon be in a position where it will have to choose between elements ...
Argos Pereira España SL, Generali España SA v Athenian Marine Ltd.
By Steven Gee QC, Christiana Pyrkotou and Aimilia Efstathiou
This was an appeal to the Commercial Court ...
A Madrid court has asked the European Court of Justice to establish if FIFA and UEFA, the world and continental soccer governing bodies, are breaching EU competition law by preventing ...
Is the SafePass forcing us to get vaccinated? Why is it so selectively applied? A look at the balancing act between public interest and private rights
By Achilleas Demetriades
The ...
The latest amendment aims to strengthen measures against money laundering and terrorist financing
By Elena Riga
The Amendment Law 13 (I) / 2021 introduces changes to The Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering ...
New anti-money laundering law strengthens ways of monitoring crypto-assets
By Christiana Nestoros
During the last few years we have witnessed the growing popularity of ‘virtual’ or ‘crypto’ currencies. Today, we ...
Courts provide clarity amid confusion: a look at the role of the ministry in public transport legal wrangle
By Elena Riga and Maria Kozakou
On February 16, the Administrative Court annulled ...
But it comes with both risk and opportunities for business
By Antigoni Pafitis
In the past few years there has been a great deal of interest in the concept of ‘...
A look at the possible liability of ministers for wrongful acts
By Achilleas Demetriades
My effort today relates to examining the obscure point of possible liability under tort of government ...
Dealing with it requires the mobilisation of many civil society groups, government departments and tougher penalties
Dr Louisa Borg Haviaras
More and more people are finding the courage to report ...
Athletic shoe maker Nike Inc on Monday sued a New York-based company that produced “Satan Shoes” purported to contain a drop of human blood as part of a collaboration with “...
Landmark case highlighted rampant discrimination against female officers in the National Guard
By Elena Riga, Maria Kozakou and Christina Anastasiou
On March 8, 2021, International Women’s Day, Ombudswoman Maria Stylianidou Lottides, ...