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The Cyprus Court of Appeal's recent decision in Civil Appeal No. 273/2019 examines the scope of guarantor liability in bank financing, addressing whether a personal guarantee capped at USD 20 Million constitutes a continuing guarantee covering existing and future obligations, and how the Protection of Certain Category of Guarantors Law of 2003 applies to such arrangements.

Copyright protection in Cyprus arises automatically when original work is created, but effective protection depends on careful planning around ownership, licensing, and documentation. This guide examines how copyright law applies to digital content, software, creative works, and commercial material, and what businesses and creators should know about protecting their intellectual property rights.

Η πρόσφατη απόφαση του Εφετείου Κύπρου στην Πολιτική Έφεση αρ. 273/2019, ημερομηνίας 8 Ιουλίου 2026, παρουσιάζει ιδιαίτερο ενδιαφέρον καθότι πραγματεύεται, μεταξύ άλλων, την έκταση της ευθύνης εγγυητή στο πλαί`

Cyprus’ maritime sector is entering a new digital era. At the centre of this transformation is the Cyprus Shipping 1-Stop-Shop Portal (“CYSh1P”), the centralised platform of the Shipping Deputy Ministry (“SDM”) designed to modernise access to maritime services and redefine the manner in which stakeholders engage with the SDM and the Cyprus Ship Registry.

Cyprus financial firms that experienced major ICT-related incidents in 2025 face a 30 September 2026 deadline to report annual costs and losses to CySEC under DORA requirements. Understanding which entities must comply, how to calculate reportable amounts using the prescribed methodology, and maintaining proper documentation are essential for meeting this first reporting obligation.

Understanding the legal, financial and regulatory risks in Cyprus M&A transactions requires comprehensive due diligence. Recent legislative developments in merger control, foreign investment screening and sanctions enforcement have made thorough pre-acquisition review more critical than ever for buyers seeking to protect their interests.