The Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus, particularly Part 2, establishes and guarantees the fundamental rights and freedom of individuals.

Nonetheless, when Kafkaris was admitted to prison, he was given written notice that he would be eligible for release in July 2002

The Council of Ministers have adopted the amended regulations in regards to the Cyprus Investment Programme (CIP) on the 18th of August 2020.

The concept of causing death by reason of a rash, reckless or dangerous act constitutes a special area of criminal liability, which is distinct from the crimes of murder/manslaughter with intent.

Article 10 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) specifically limits the processing of personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences or related security measures

When a freezing injunction is granted, the court will almost always require the applicant to give a cross undertaking in damages.

The fundamental rights and freedoms of a person are established and guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus ("the Constitution"), and more specifically, by Part 2.

Cyprus is possibly heading towards comprehensive anti-corruption legislation aimed at establishing unprecedented transparency in public sector financing.

The rule of law is the cornerstone of any democratic legal system. Compliance with court orders is not merely a procedural formality—it is a substantive obligation that ensures legal certainty, safeguards justice, and preserves public trust in the judicial process.

On the 25th of July, 2025, the Republic of Cyprus ("Cyprus") enacted Law 149(I)/2025, formally titled The Criminalization of the Violation of the Restrictive Measures of the European Union Law of 2025 (the "Law").

PSD2 has been transposed into Cyprus law through the Payment Services and Access to Payment Systems Law of 2018.

We are pleased to present our regulatory Insights August - September 2024 edition, which outlines the latest updates on regulatory developments in Cyprus and Europe.

The Team of lawyer-monthly.com got in touch with our Partner Christiana Kouppi and talked about the much discussed topic: GDPR

The recent judgment of the Cyprus Court of Appeal in CCSRE Real Estate Company Ltd v. Theodorou Menelaou (Crim. App. 94/2022, 31.10.2025) brings to the forefront a long-standing yet sensitive issue: when does a tenant's continued occupation of a property

Criminal proceedings represent one of the most serious forms of state power against an individual. Even before any conviction, the initiation of criminal proceedings may severely affect a person’s reputation, professional standing, personal freedom, and psychological well-being. For this reason, the law recognises that criminal process must not be used abusively, vindictively, or as a mechanism of pressure in private or commercial disputes.

In order to be able to follow or rather trace, there must be a property or an asset.

The applicant may proceed with a combination of the above investments, provided that the total investment will amount up to at least €2,0 million.

What should you do if questioned or arrested by police in Cyprus? Understanding your legal rights during criminal investigations is crucial, from knowing why you're being detained to exercising your right to legal counsel and remaining silent. These ten essential points explain the safeguards available under Cyprus law and how to protect your legal position from the earliest stages of police interaction.

Cryptocurrency fraud victims in Cyprus are increasingly targeted by sophisticated "recovery" scams involving cold calls, remote access requests, and false promises to retrieve lost digital assets. Recent court cases demonstrate that while recovery is not guaranteed, victims who preserve evidence and act quickly may have realistic legal options through Cyprus courts, including freezing orders, disclosure relief, and asset preservation measures.

The Transparency in the Procedures to Make Public Decisions and Related Matters Law of 2022 ("Law") was enacted on 17 February 2022 by the Plenary Session of the House of Representatives.