Introduction  Annual leave constitutes a fundamental component of employment protection in Cyprus, reflecting both national social policy objectives and binding European Union principles on working time and worker welfare. The right to paid annual leave is not merely a contractual benefit, but a statutory and non-derogable entitlement, intended to safeguard employees’ health, safety, and dignity...Read More

The Law on the Promotion and Protection of Breastfeeding, Law 21(I)/2018, has been recently amended to introduce a statutory obligation for the creation of rooms for breastfeeding, milk expression, and safe storage of breast milk in workplaces, as well as the provision of such facilities in certain public spaces. This legislative change strengthens the rights...Read More

The judgment of the New Supreme Court dated 10 September 2025 in Civil Appeal No. 74/2017 revisits and clarifies the operation of Section 15A of the Companies Law, Cap. 113, in the context of pre-incorporation contracts. Although agreements concluded before a company’s formation are common in commercial practice, the legal implications are often underestimated. This...Read More

Background For many years, Cyprus operated under the old Civil Procedure Rules, dating back several decades. While these rules provided a framework for litigation, they often fostered a culture of excessive formalism. Even minor procedural defects could prove fatal to a case, resulting in claims being struck out or dismissed without judicial consideration of the...Read More

In a landmark legislative development for the Cyprus property sector, the House of Representatives passed new legislation in June 2025 designed to address the long-standing issue of so-called “trapped buyers”, individuals who, despite having paid the full purchase price for immovable property, have been unable to obtain legal ownership due to existing encumbrances such as...Read More

The Court of Appeal has issued a significant ruling affirming the constitutional principle that the judiciary does not possess legislative authority. The decision, which arose in the context of a challenge to a provision of the Pensions Law, underscores that the power to enact, amend, or expand legislation lies solely with the House of Representatives....Read More

The European Court of Human Rights (“ECtHR”) delivered a significant judgment on the 10th of June 2025 in the case of *K.V. Mediterranean Tours Limited v. Türkiye* (Application No. 41120/17), addressing serious procedural deficiencies in the operation of the Immovable Property Commission (“IPC”) established in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus. The Court found violations...Read More

Introduction The increasing reliance on digital communication and e-commerce has prompted jurisdictions worldwide to adopt laws recognizing electronic signatures (e-signatures) as legally binding instruments. Cyprus, as a member of the European Union, has harmonized its legislation with the EU framework, notably Regulation (EU) No 910/2014, commonly referred to as the eIDAS Regulation. This article explores...Read More

The first legislation in Cyprus on violence and harassment in the workplace has been established through the publication of the Prevention and Combating of Violence and Harassment in the Workplace Law 42(I) of 2025, on the 11/04/2025. It is noted that the Republic of Cyprus has ratified the Convention No. 190 of the International Labour...Read More

The EU Blue Card is a work and residence permit designed for highly skilled professionals from non- EU countries. It provides a streamlined pathway for qualified individuals and their families to live and work in the European Union. Cyprus introduced the EU Blue Card scheme through an amendment to its Aliens and Immigration Law in...Read More