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

Five key elements before buying Immovable Property in Cyprus Buying Immovable Property could very well be one of the biggest decisions and investments in a person’s life and it has been well known to also create a great deal of stress and anxiety whilst going through this process. There is a series of checks to...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

Overview relating to Communal Building Meetings during COVID Restrictions During the course of the COVID-19 restrictive measures, one of the key enquiries by clients has been as to whether they can still validly convene their Annual Meetings (and Extraordinary Meetings) relating to their Communal Buildings, and specifically whether this can be done online under the...Read More