In 2010, the Cypriot House of Representatives enacted the Law on Effective Remedies for the Violation of the Right to a Determination of Civil Rights and Obligations within a Reasonable Time (Law 2(I)/2010).

The EU Competitiveness Compass and the EU’s Climate Mitigation Projects are both integral to the European Union’s strategy for fostering a resilient and sustainable future.

The development of the law on the issue of harassment in the workplace in recent years aims to better protect the previously completely unprotected employee. Unfortunately, the impression has prevailed that harassing behavior by the employer or a colleague is normal, tolerated and in any case unpunished. 

Formalism may be inherent in laws, jurisprudence and in procedural law in particular, since the rules of law are specific forms that must be applied in real situations. Excessive formalism, however, which characterizes many judicial systems, can sometimes deprive citizens of their right to access the justice in order to assert their rights.

 The cement industry plays a crucial role in the infrastructure development of both Greece and Cyprus. However, this essential sector also carries a significant environmental footprint. From quarrying raw materials to the energy-intensive production process, cement companies face increasing scrutiny and stringent legal obligations aimed at mitigating their impact on the environment.

The regulation of property issues between spouses after divorce or separation is one of the main problems and is most commonly related with the issue of the contribution of one spouse to the increase in the other’s property.

Third-country nationals residing in areas controlled by the Government of the Republic legally and continuously for the last five years prior to the submission of the application and holding a valid residence permit in the Republic can apply along with the required original documents in order to obtain the status of long-term resident in Cyprus.

The process of purchasing property in Cyprus differs significantly from the corresponding procedure in other countries. Crucially, the transfer of ownership in Cyprus is not subject to a notarial deed (there are no notaries in Cyprus), which necessitates particular attention and thorough due diligence on the part of the prospective buyer.

The European Union (EU) does not have a harmonized, single regulatory framework for betting companies. Instead, the regulation of gambling services, including betting, remains largely within the competence of individual Member States.