Private Client: Cyprus

2.1. National legislative and regulatory developments In Cyprus, matters pertaining to succession and probate are governed by the Administration of Estates Law, Cap. 189, the Wills and Succession Law, Cap. 195 (“Succession Law”), and the Probate and …

Plans to link Cyprus and Lebanon by ferry confirmed

Plans to link Cyprus and Lebanon with a passenger ferry service, were confirmed on Tuesday by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades. Speaking to the Cyprus Mail, he said a group of investors informed the government of their intention to commence ferry …

Rediscovery of Temple of Apollo in Cyprus Yields Colossal Statues, Marvelous Treasures

The heads of ancient statues found in forgotten Temple of Greek god Apollo in Frangissa, Cyprus. Credit: Department of Antiquities Cyprus After nearly 140 years of silence, archaeologists have rediscovered the Temple of Apollo at Frangissa, Cyprus, once …

Cyprus Expands Electricity Bill Payment Options with Post Office Collaboration

Home Cyprus Cyprus Expands Electricity Bill Payment Options with Post Office Collaboration FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE  – Electricity bills in Cyprus can now be paid at post offices under a new agreement aimed at improving access to services, particularly for …

Systemic neglect: Cyprus forces re-evaluations for lifelong disabilities, stripping vital benefits

Cyprus’ disability assessment system is under fire for failing to recognize congenital hearing loss as a permanent condition, prompting calls from lawmakers and disability advocates for urgent reforms. Following a session of the Parliamentary Committee on …

Cyprus bioethics committee says genetic discrimination in insurance “unacceptable”

Cyprus’s National Bioethics Committee has ruled that insurance companies cannot demand genetic or preventive medical tests before issuing policies, calling such discrimination “as unacceptable as racial or ethnic discrimination”. In an official opinion …

Disability assessment system in Cyprus faces serious shortcomings, MPs warn

The Cypriot system for assessing disability is riddled with serious shortcomings and delays, MPs warned on Tuesday after a House committee session. Chair of the House labour committee Andreas Kavkalias said it was “unthinkable” that lifelong conditions …

Sanctuary of Apollo on Cyprus Found, Statue Fragments Unearthed

The Sanctuary of Apollo at Frangissa, located near ancient Tamassos on Cyprus and lost for approximately 140 years, has been rediscovered through recent excavations by teams from the universities of Frankfurt and Kiel/Würzburg. It was in a  secluded …

Cyprus gymnast Marios Georgiou wins silver at World Cup in Cairo

Fake 'local' produce? €35,000 in fines uncover product labeling misconduct in Cyprus

Authorities have issued €35,000 in fines for 74 violations of legislation targeting unfair commercial practices in the agricultural supply chain since the law came into force in 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture announced Monday. Director General Andreas …