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Outlook on the Cyprus Electronic Communications Code
The Cyprus Electronic Communications Code has completed 12 months of continuous operation, after its adoption in March 2022.
Recent Court Judgment examining the validity of a mortgage due to the allegation of Forgery
In a Judgment dated 17 February 2023 Harris Kyriakides representing a reputable Cypriot Bank (the Plaintiff) successfully obtained a judgment against a Company under Liquidation (the Company) in a claim relating to a number of - Read More...
Landmark moment for Crypto – The EU Parliament passed the Markets in Crypto Act (MiCA)
On 20th April 2023, the European Parliament gave its final approval to the new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) with 517 votes in favour and 38 against. The Regulation forms part of the EU’s wider - Read More...
New rules expand and upgrade the use of digital tools and processes in EU Company Law
The European Commission has recently proposed a new Directive to make it easier for companies to use digital tools and processes in EU company law, including in Cyprus. This proposal is the second step of - Read More...
Ministry of Finance announces intent not to move forward with Distributed Ledger Technology Law
The Ministry of Finance has decided not to further promote the bill on “Distributed Ledger Technology Law”.
Gold Magazine “Large-scale real estate developments in Cyprus” featuring Harris Kyriakides
Discover an overview of our Real Estate Practice; our Real Estate team is featured in this month’s IMH Gold Magazine “Large-scale real estate developments in Cyprus”.
InBusiness Magazine “Insurtech 2023” featuring Harris Kyriakides
Discover the latest insights of the insurance law team at Harris Kyriakides in the InBusiness Magazine “Insurtech 2023” special feature, as our partner Nicolas Kyriakides explores our comprehensive range of legal services and examines the - Read More...
By Nicolas Kyriakides
Annual Report on the decisions issued by the Cyprus Commissioner of Personal Data Protection
Celebrated yearly at the same date, Data Protection Day marks the anniversary of the opening for signature of Convention 108, the global data protection Convention.
By Eleni Neoptolemou, Munevver Kasif
Proposed changes in the GDPR data breach reporting regime for non–EU businesses
The European Data Protection Board changes the framework by which data breach notifications should take place under GDPR for non – EU businesses.
Levy imposed on disposals involving Cyprus real estate – Amendment of the law on imposition and collection
On 22 February 2021, certain provisions relating to the Central Agency for Equal Distribution of Burdens (Creation, Objects, Responsibilities, and Other Related Matters) Law of 1989 (as amended) (No. 2) (the Law) were amended resulting - Read More...
Gold Magazine The Gamechangers Issue Interview With Andrea Newton
‘’Being a game changer means not accepting the rules and standards for success set by others but having the courage to go out there, challenging norms and established practices, and forging a new path’’
Cyprus suspends foreclosure processes until 31 January 2023
Pursuant to an amendment to the Transfer and Mortgage of Property Law (the TMP Law), on 10 November 2022, the Cyprus Parliament introduced a suspension to foreclosure processes until 31 January 2023. The amending legislation - Read More...