On 20 December 2023, the Council of Ministers issued a new ministerial decree regarding the minimum wage in Cyprus, which became effective on 1st January 2024,...

LABUBU dolls, initially introduced in 2015 by Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung, transitioned, from book series characters ("the Monsters") into collectible figurines, when the Chinese retail giant, Pop Mart, began distributing them in 2019.

Platform workers are already mentioned in some EU laws such as the transparent and predictable working conditions directive.

On September 4 2015 Lukoil Mid-East Limited filed an application with the Nicosia District Court for the recognition and enforcement in Cyprus of a September 3 2015 London Court of...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has recently issued a guide (Guide) warning about potential risks posed by financial promotion on social media.

Nearly three years have passed since the Digital Markets Act (the "DMA") entered into force, and digital markets have undergone radical transformation during this period. In response, the European Commission...

On January 30, 2025, the Court of Appeal issued an important decision concerning the judgment of the Labour Disputes Court in Civil Appeals 311/2022 and 333/2022.

As of 01/09/2023, the new Civil Procedure Rules (the "Rules") will apply to new cases filed from that date onwards. However, the Court has the discretionary power to extend the application...

This month, we marked a special milestone - our 20th anniversary - with a memorable cocktail party. A night filled with warmth, great company and a shared sense of pride in how far we've come.

GZG is delighted to announce a groundbreaking legal victory on behalf of our client following a twelve-year pursuit of justice that culminated today with a favorable ruling by the Administrative Court of Appeal in Appeal 25/25.

A number of important elements have contributed to the recent success of games companies. The Covid 19 pandemic caused a global increase in the consumption of digital entertainment...

The EU Pay Transparency Directive required Member States to transpose its provisions into national law by 7 June 2026, yet the picture across the EU remains mixed with only a handful of countries having completed transposition. This update examines where each Member State stands in the implementation process and provides specific guidance on Cyprus's current position and timeline for employers operating in the region.

In the decision AP v (1) Republic of Cyprus and others issued on 22/04/2016, the Industrial Disputes Court considered a variety of substantive and procedural issues in the context of a claim...

Cyprus introduces significant reforms to its out-of-court financial dispute resolution framework through Law 87(I)/2026, establishing binding decisions by the Financial Ombudsman for monetary compensations up to €20,000. The amendments strengthen debtor protections during mortgaged property disposal procedures while maintaining judicial review rights and introducing new timelines for complaint submissions and debt restructuring negotiations.

The amending law N110(I)/2025 was published on 4th July 2025, amending the Transfer and Mortgaging of Immovable Property Law of 1965.

As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves, governments worldwide play a balancing game between fostering innovation while managing associated risks.

The European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee has approved a legislative proposal for the digital euro, a new electronic form of money issued by the European Central Bank. This comprehensive package addresses the establishment of the digital euro, its distribution by payment service providers, and the continued legal tender status of physical cash, with a pilot programme scheduled for 2027.

In the landmark decision of the Privy Council in Tianrui (International) Holding Company Ltd v China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd (Cayman Islands) [2024] UKPC 36...

In the context of harmonising Cypriot legislation with European guidelines and directives aimed at improving working conditions and promoting work-life balance...

The Court of Appeal of Cyprus issued a landmark judgment clarifying critical principles regarding child maintenance following parental separation. The decision addresses contentious issues including the allocation...