MPs say trying to protect small businesses from unfair bank contracts
The House commerce committee is trying to afford small businesses protection from unfair terms and conditions included in standard bank contracts through a bill on...
House Commerce Committee
Lawmakers welcome first court ruling against bank
Lawmakers on Thursday welcomed the first court judgment against a bank for unfair terms of contract, but still harangued the banks for acting with “impunity”...
Despite Anastasiades’ election pledge, red tape not been cut
Despite repeated pledges and election promises, it seems the Nicos Anastasiades administration has failed to put a dent in public sector bureaucracy, which costs taxpayers...
One major issue standing in the way of Airbnb law
Lawmakers on Tuesday said they were almost ready to bring a bill regulating the operation of short-term Airbnb-style property rentals to a vote, although one...
Confusion surrounds enforcement of copyright laws
Confusion surrounds the enforcement of copyright laws, lawmakers said on Tuesday, urging the government to bring forward new legislation. In June last year Cyprus passed...
Discussions continue on who eligible for cheaper electricity
The government on Tuesday proposed means testing for people eligible for reduced domestic electricity tariffs in order to allow certain categories of people suffering from...
MPs warn against tourism complacency
Lawmakers on Tuesday expressed satisfaction at yet another bumper year for tourism, but warned against complacency, highlighting the need to constantly improve the island’s tourist...
Ministry asked to issue regulations for industrial buildings
Lawmakers on Tuesday urged the interior ministry to regulate the use of buildings within industrial zones in a bid to slash red tape and costs...
MPs study ways for complaints to be made against traders
MPs on Tuesday began reviewing legislation aimed at affording further protection to consumers through the creation and operation of alternative dispute resolution bodies. The government...
Cyprus must submit EU copyright bills by end June or face fine
The House commerce committee on Tuesday discussed the urgent need to submit bills that will bring Cyprus into line with EU copyright law before the...
