Cyprus has issued a Circular pledging COVID-19 vaccination to seafarers serving on board Cyprus flagged and managed vessels, while exploring the possibility of becoming a global vaccination hub.
Ministry of Health issues a decree for the implementation of the SafePass System in the workplace as part of new measures for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Cyprus Supreme Court announced that, after re-evaluation of the epidemic conditions and taking into account current circumstances and the improved epidemiologic situation and the relevant decrees of the health authorities in relation to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cyprus has updated the procedures regulating the repatriation or travelling in Cyprus.
A recent UK Supreme Court judgment in the FCA test case indicates Covid-19 related extended BI cover claims not requiring physical damage may succeed, whereas US statistics suggest claims under basic BI cover mandating physical damage are likely to fail.
As of February 6, passengers arriving to Cyprus from Category A & B countries must self-isolate for 72 hours, and undertake a PCR test after the lapse of this period, the cost of which will be borne by themselves.
In light of the provisions of the Order of the Minister of Health, Regulatory Administrative Act 6/2021 and the need to take drastic measures for the prevention of the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19 virus), a meeting was conducted on 11.1.2021 between the President and the Members of the Supreme Court.
In light of the emergency measures announced on 11 November 2020 to curb the coronavirus pandemic by the Minister of Health, a meeting of the President and Members of the Supreme Court and the President and Vice President of the Cyprus Bar Association was held on 12.11.20 at the Supreme Court.
COVID-19 impacts the wider maritime industry, including marine insurance. So far insurance claims have been reduced, though insurers are bracing for a potential influx through novel exclusion clauses.
The efficiency of the regulatory framework of Solvency II is being tested by the crisis caused by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Information on current travel procedures for persons intending to visit Cyprus.
The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic has plunged the world into economic, political, and social turmoil and had major impacts on the shipping sector.
Discussing the possibilities of employee dismissals following the government schemes issued in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our Associate Ms Georgina Athanasiou discusses how the COVID-19 crisis is impacting Cyprus legal market in the crisis management special edition of fivehundred magazine from The Legal 500.
Pursuant to a new Procedural Regulation (no. 2/2020) issued by the Supreme Court on May 13, 2020 and having effect as of June 5, 2020, all procedural timeframes in relation to filings of pleadings or applications or for the performance or processing of any procedural step, are reinstated and the suspension adopted due to the pandemic of Covid-19 is abolished.
On May 11, 2020, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published guidance on how employers should handle data in the event they choose to test their employees for COVID-19 on return to work.
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and its related public health concerns, Cyprus companies will need to consider whether to hold Board meetings or general meetings remotely.
We examine the permissibility of cooperation between competitors amid the COVID-19 crisis, in view of the Temporary Framework issued by the European Commission.
In light of the urgent need to take measures to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus, and in compliance with the relevant directions that were issued by the Medical Services of the Ministry of Health, the Supreme Court has proceeded to the regulation of the temporary suspension or adjudication and or promotion of a series of cases in all Courts.
In an effort to mitigate the economic impacts of Covid-19, the European Commission (the Commission) has published guidelines to ensure EU passenger rights- whether they travel by air, bus, rail, ship, or coach, are known to passengers and are applied in a coherent manner across the European Union (the EU).
The imposition of strict restrictive measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus Covid - 19 highlighted the necessity to fill in the legislative vacuum concerning the possibility to hold a meeting of a collective (multi-member) administrative body through the use of electronic media (teleconferencing).
Following the decision taken by the Council of Ministers on the operation of the public sector to prevent the spread of virus amid COVID-19 dated 15 March 2020, the Civil Registrar and Migration Department (CRMD) has made an announcement informing that the department shall be operated with a limited number of security personnel to handle emergency cases only.
The escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic and the emergency situation created in the public health sector, which severely harms the citizens and the wider society, has led to concussions in the global and national economy.
Under the Value Added Tax (Amending) Law of 2020 (L.24(I)/2020), the right of suspension of the obligation of payment of the VAT is conferred to the persons registered in the VAT Registry, whose specified taxation periods end on the 29th of February 2020, the 31st of March 2020 and the 30th of April 2020.
The House of Representatives has approved on 27/3/2020 the Financial Support Program in response to the financial impact of the coronavirus and in particular the decision for non-payment of the increased contribution to GESY for a period of three months, i.e. April–June. In July, the rates will return to those announced in March 2020.
Governments, public and private organisations throughout Europe are taking measures to try to contain and mitigate COVID-19 and its consequences including processing sensitive personal data. However, they should still keep GDPR and its obligations in mind in the time of COVID-19.
The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID- 19) has created a new reality, and its impact cannot be foreseen due to its uniqueness and lack of historical data. This evolving situation developed by coronavirus raises concerns about the impact on global economy, markets’ volatility and the consequences on the insurance sector.
In the course of the measures taken by the Cyprus Government to support the companies/businesses that are affected by the restricting measures imposed to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, the Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver (DRCOR) is announcing the following:
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to evolve, Cyprus authorities adopted different measures in order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and to strengthen the economy. The measures affected, among others banking and other institutions active in the banking sector.
On 15 March 2020, the Council of Ministers held an extraordinary meeting and decided on the measures to be taken for the protection of employees and businesses, in view of the emergency situation created as a result of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Treasury of the Republic and Ministry of Finance issued a joint statement on the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on public procurements.
In the light of the measures announced by the Cyprus government to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the governmental departments of the Republic of Cyprus have issued the following statement.
Following the growing coronavirus outbreak which continues to upend life across the globe, face-to-face meetings of the Board of many public bodies and organizations are no longer an option.
The outbreak and rapid spread of the COVID-19 has roiled markets and disrupted business, threatening the global and local economies. In an attempt to support local businesses to overcome the crisis related to the effect of COVID-19, Cyprus Government have announced a number of TAX measures, which are yet to be finalized and submitted for the Parliament’s approval within this week.
Following the measures taken by the Supreme Court, the functions of the Court of Justice are strictly limited only to the procedures subject to exceptions.
The Department of Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver has announced further measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
In light of the need to take measures to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus, a meeting of the President and Members of the Supreme Court was held on 16.3.2020 at the Supreme Court, in the presence of the Minister of Justice and Public Order, the Attorney General, and the President of the Cyprus Bar Association.
In view of the worldwide spread of COVID-19, which the World Health Organisation has classified as a pandemic, the Cyprus Government has issued a number of migration measures for travellers arriving in the Republic of Cyprus.
Cyprus has introduced new legislation allowing the filing of class actions on consumer claims. The new law was published in the Cyprus Official Gazette on 13 October 2023
We thank @DdTalks for inviting our partner Nicolas Kyriakides to address the second #NPLDaysHellas conference and discuss the multifaceted foreclosure process along with other leading NPL experts.
In our Compensations booklet for 2023 you may find a summary of all judgments issued by Cypriot courts in 2022, in which compensations were awarded for damages resulting from any form of accident.
Harris Kyriakides proudly supports the largest international art and culture event in Cyprus, the Larnaca Biennale 2023! In its 3rd edition, under the theme #HomeAwayFromHome, the Larnaca Biennale shall feature 101 artists from all around the world. #LarnacaBiennale #LawDoneRight
Our Partner, Georgina Athanasiou, moderated a panel discussion on 'EU Parliament Elections: Why Voting Matters?' at the Cyprus Forum 2023. The panel highlighted the importance of EU parliamentary elections and national representation at the EU. #CyprusForum #LawDoneRight
Congratulations to the Cyprus Forum for organising a thought-provoking conference. This was the 4th annual event which has proved to serve as a catalyst for fostering dialogue in pivotal domains of public policy and we are proud to have been part of it. #LawDoneRight #CyprusForum
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Our Mergers & Acquisitions team discusses recent trends and much more in this month’s IMH Gold Magazine issue titled "Mergers & Acquisitions Specialists & Consultants". Discover more here: bit.ly/3rrkLeE #LawDoneRight #MergersAndAcquisitions
The Cyprus Advertising Standards Agency has recently completed a decade of successful operation in the Cyprus advertising and media market. Read the full article here: bit.ly/3Ltw2lM #LawDoneRight #CopyAdvise #AdvertisingLaw
A number of decisions issued by the Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition in the telecommunications sector have been recently endorsed by the Cyprus Supreme Courts as correct and lawful in all respects. For more: bit.ly/3RoP2p2 #LawDoneRight #CompetitionLaw
@HKyriakidesLaw has yet again proudly sponsored the OPAP Cyprus3x3 basketball tournaments and also participated in the Corporate Games of the final event of the series held in Nicosia last weekend. #LawDoneRight #OPAPCyprus3x3 #3x3games #Nicosia3x3
At @HKyriakidesLaw, we recognise the significance of education and exchange of ideas amongst young minds. That’s why we have proudly supported @EYPCyprus for yet another year. Our partner, Nicolas Kyriakides, also participated in this year’s Session. #LawDoneRight #EYPCyprus
What do Trainee Lawyers at Harris Kyriakides actually do? Delve into Cleopatra Khattab's story that sheds light on her responsibilities and lessons learned. Read her full story here: bit.ly/3sJDBhk #LegalTrainee #LawDoneRight #JoinOurTeam #LawFirm
Recent Judgement by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, regarding the duties of doctors to discuss alternative treatments with patients and what legal test should be applied to assess whether an alternative treatment is reasonable. Read more at: bit.ly/45JbkG2
On 28/6/23 the European Commission introduced three new proposals to regulate the digitalisation of the Euro currency, resulting in a transformative leap in the financial landscape. Read more at: bit.ly/3R1HHvk #LawDoneRight #DigitalEuro #CBDC
Congratulations to our Tax Litigation team for being recognised once again by ITR World Tax, moving up the ranks to Tier 2 in both Tax and Tax Controversy. #ITR #ITRWorldTax #LawDoneRight
This month’s Legal Issue from Gold Magazine, features our firm and our partner Nicolas Kyriakides. Read more: bitly.pw/OsoCT #LawDoneRight #LegalTrends #Cypruslawfirms
Congratulations for yet another recognition of Michael Kyriakides, this time as a global leader in asset recovery litigation work by the Asset Recovery Guide for 2023 published by Who's Who Legal.
The House of Representatives on the 13th of July 2023, voted in favor of the bill which widens the scope of application of the so-called “trapped buyers”.
Recent Judgement by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, regarding the duties of doctors to discuss alternative treatments with patients and what legal test should be applied to assess whether an alternative treatment is reasonable. Read more at: bit.ly/45JbkG2
On 28/6/23 the European Commission introduced three new proposals to regulate the digitalisation of the Euro currency, resulting in a transformative leap in the financial landscape. Read more at: bit.ly/3R1HHvk #LawDoneRight #DigitalEuro #CBDC
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