World Maritime Day was celebrated on 25th September 2021. What is important to highlight though, is the actual theme of this year as suggested by the IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim...

European Union adopted a Succession Regulation (EU) No 650/2012 in order to make cross border successions easier to plan and manage.

The Posting of Workers in the Framework of the Provisions of Services Law of 2017 (L.63(I)/2017) and 2020 (L.158(I)/2020) and Regulations of 2017 (R.A.A.196/2017), which is fully harmonized...

Through the enactment of Regulation 269/2014 (the "Regulation"), the European Union imposed restrictive measures in response to Russia's actions which undermine Ukraine's sovereignty.

In a groundbreaking move, the European Union has passed the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, the world's first comprehensive legal framework for AI.

Turkey has rapidly emerged as a significant hub for cryptocurrency companies, driven by a combination of economic factors and recent regulatory changes.

The European Commission has unveiled its 19th package of proposed sanctions against Russia, marking a further escalation in the EU's response to Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.

Imagine a legal structure that protects your assets from unexpected life challenges – from family disputes to economic crises – while ensuring smooth succession across generations.

Parental responsibility as well as determining the amount of child maintenance for your child are among the most common and complex disputes which occur before the Family Courts.

I have recently been dealing with a case where a banking institution in Cyprus has requested from the client to either repay his housing loan earlier or transfer his loan to another bank.

Japan's trade ministry reported, that the two oil tankers carried "Japan-related" cargo.

The Greek market has accepted Cyprus as the premier solution for structuring investments into Greece and choosing the appropriate partner, with detailed knowhow in both markets can lead an investment in a tax environment which is significantly more protected & favourable than normal.

The acquisition of new-build residential properties and the construction of private residences are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) as per the provisions of the Value Added Tax Law (95(I)/2000).

The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union has implemented, from 10th March 2021, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation ("SFDR") with direct effect on the Member States.

As part of its ongoing digital transformation, the Republic of Cyprus has introduced a new electronic service for the renewal of residence permits for third-country nationals. The new platform, launched on 6 July 2026, aims to simplify the renewal process, reduce administrative burdens, and provide a more efficient and user-friendly experience for applicants and their representatives.

On August 1, 2024, the Aliens and Immigration (Amendment) Act of 2024 [L.111(I)/2024] was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic.

Law 146(I)/2025 introduces a significant amendment to the road traffic legal framework in Cyprus through the addition of Article 14B to the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Laws.

In European Criminal Law, the European Arrest Warrant (the "EAW") represents the first and most significant effort to implement the principle of mutual recognition which is an essential concept in judicial cooperation,

The European Union has adopted its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, intensifying efforts to restrict Moscow's ability to finance and sustain its war in Ukraine.

In the aftermath of Greece's financial crisis, the country's banking sector accumulated one of the highest ratios of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the European Union.