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EU seeks to ban “forever chemicals” in consumer products
The European Commission’s new initiative to phase out “forever chemicals” from consumer products marks a significant shift in the European market, impacting industries across various sectors. Background “Forever chemicals”, formally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl - Read More...
Judicial Proceedings via Videoconferencing: Practices and Proposals
Our Partner and President of the Reform and Civil Procedure Rules Committee of the CBA, Nicolas Kyriakides, expertly moderated the discussion alongside Secretary of the Committee, Ms. Constantina Zantira. The session addressed current practices, the - Read More...
Commission for the Protection of Competition launches public consultation on priority criteria
The Competition Protection Committee is initiating a public consultation to establish criteria for prioritising its duties and powers as defined by the 2022 Competition Protection Law. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and effectiveness in - Read More...
Model European Rules of Civil Procedure
The ELI and UNIDROIT convened a pivotal Dissemination Conference at the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna on February 5 and 6, 2024. The event spotlighted the enduring significance of the ELI-UNIDROIT Model European Rules - Read More...
Cyprus Parliament Approves Lifting MEMOs on Assets in the Occupied Areas
Cyprus Parliament unanimously passed the “Lifting of Encumbrance /Memo” on occupied assets.
Cyprus implements Fast-Track process for naturalisation of Highly Skilled Professionals
In a long-anticipated move aimed at attracting and retaining highly skilled employees of Companies of Foreign Interests, Cyprus amends the Civil Registry Law 141(I)/2002.
Navigating trademark rights of Cyprus businesses in multiple jurisdictions
In a globalised marketplace, Cyprus businesses aiming to expand operations across borders require a comprehensive approach to safeguard Cyprus trademarks and intellectual property rights in multiple jurisdictions. Simply put, the protection offered to intellectual property - Read More...
Cyprus implements eJustice in civil litigation
The implementation of eJustice represents a monumental shift in Cyprus’s civil justice system, moving away from conventional paper-based procedures towards a modern online platform.
Cyprus Administrative Court recognises rights of affected parties to be heard before the Tender Review Authority
In a welcome and much anticipated interpretation of Cyprus law, the Cyprus Administrative Court has clarified that in proceedings before the Tender Review Authority (the TRA) where the remedies sought include the grant of an - Read More...
Lobbyists Register: A Step Towards Transparency in Decision-Making Processes
The landscape of public decision-making processes is undergoing a seismic shift with the initiation of the Lobbyists Register by the Independent Authority Against Corruption. This pivotal step, effective from Monday, November 27, marked a significant - Read More...
Cyprus introduces legislation for class actions on consumer claims
Cyprus has introduced new legislation allowing the filing of class actions on consumer claims. The new law on the Issuance of Court Orders and the Filing of Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective - Read More...
Cyprus Forum panel moderation on ‘EU Parliament Elections: Why Voting Matters?’ by Georgina Athanasiou
Our Partner, Georgina Athanasiou, moderated an insightful panel discussion on ‘EU Parliament Elections: Why Voting Matters?’ at the Cyprus Forum 2023.