Amendments to the Leaves = (Paternity, Parental, Carer, Force Majeure) and Flexible Working Arrangements for Work-Life Balance (Amendment) Act, 2025 The Law on Leave (Paternity, Parental, Care, Force Majeure) and Flexible Working Arrangements for Work-Life Balance (Amendment) Law of 2025 was passed by the House of Representatives and published in the Official Gazette on 31...Read More

The Cyprus Parliament has passed the new amendment to the Law for the Prevention and Combating of Legalization of Income from Illegal Activities (amendment Law N.141(I)/2024), which introduces the following main amendments to the Law relating to the obligation imposed for the filing of the Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO) of each Cyprus Company with the...Read More

European Union – Commission Decisions on United Kingdom The European Union Commission has passed the following two Implementing Decisions on the 28th June 2021 pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the adequate protection of personal data by the United Kingdom and Directive (EU) 2016/680, on Law Enforcement...Read More

On the 19.07.2021, the Ministry of Tourism announced the initiating of the process of submitting applications for registration of premises (villas, residences, apartments) in the Register of Self- Service Accommodation. Applications can be submitted by natural and legal persons, together with the documents as stated in the below paragraphs. This matter will affect owners who...Read More

COVID-19 – FAQs by Data Protection Commissioner The Data Protection Commissioner has issued the following guidelines to frequently asked questions relating to the implementation of the restrictive measures under the Quarantine Law Decree (No.28) dated 08/07/2021. In relation to my personal data, how is the Health Minister’s Decree dated 8.7.2021, different from the previous Decrees?...Read More

Answers to frequently asked questions about Coronavirus Cases and Close Contacts The Cyprus Government has issued the following guidelines on the 20th April 2021 relating to procedures for confirmed coronavirus cases and their close contacts: What is a coronavirus case? A coronavirus case is an individual who has a positive result in a coronavirus diagnostic...Read More

Annual Leave of Employees for Vaccinations for COVID-19 We would like to inform you that the Ministry of Health in the Republic of Cyprus has published the following Decree (No. 27): Regulation 2.2 of the Infectious Diseases (Determination of Measures against the Spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus) Decree (No.26) of 2021, is amended by deleting the...Read More

EU Digital COVID Certificate On the 9th of June 2021, the European Parliament and Council reached to an agreement regarding the implementation of a Covid-19 Certificate. The Parliament’s adoption addresses the issues raised by the new coronavirus pandemic, especially regarding the movement of European citizens and 3rd country nationals within the European region. The aim...Read More

Based on the recent decisions of the Council of Ministers within the framework of the strategy for the gradual restart of the economy and social activity, it is recalled that, based on the Decree, dated 28 May, as of 1 June: Gatherings of 20 persons in homes are allowed, including minors and permanent residents. Gatherings...Read More

COVID-19 Restrictive Measures – Update as of 17th May 2021 As part of the timetable decided by the Council of Ministers for the gradual lifting of restrictions and the gradual resumption of the economy and social activity, the Ministry of Health recalls that as of Monday, 17 May, the following will enter into force: The presence...Read More