Cyprus’ energy market will be opened up to private companies on October 1, the energy regulatory authority (Cera) has confirmed.

At the age of 17, many Lyceum students in Cyprus are beginning to think seriously about their future. It’s an exciting stage of life, but it can also feel overwhelming. Parents naturally want the best for their children, teachers focus on exam performance, and peers may follow popular routes such as law, IT, or family traditions. With so much input, it’s normal for teenagers to feel uncertain about what’s right for them.

We are very proud to announce that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) has once again secured the top position in Gold Business Magazine’s prestigious annual ranking of the ‘80+ Leading Law Firms in Cyprus’, reaffirming our firm’s leadership in the Cypriot legal sector.

Cyprus is on track to surpass last year’s record tourism revenues and arrivals, after posting the strongest growth among its Euro-Mediterranean peers in the first half of 2025, as mentioned in Philenews. 

Google has consistently maintained a strong competitive presence within the internal market, securing dominant positions across several key sectors. Over the years, the company’s dominance has steadily expanded across multiple interconnected digital markets, including online search services, online advertising intermediation, web browsers and mobile operating systems. This dominance is reflected in Google’s substantial market shares : (a) over 90% in general search services across most EEA Member States, (b) more than 95% in the market of licensable smart mobile operating systems and (c) above 90% in the market for Android apps.

We are thrilled that our Executive Chairman Stavros Pavlou and Partner – Head of International Disputes Marina Hadjisoteriou have been recognised as Lexology Index Thought Leaders: GIR in association with Global Investigations Review (GIR) in their 2025 report.

On 14 October 2025, the Hilton Nicosia will host the 3rd Cyprus International Technology Relocation Summit—a distinguished gathering of global business leaders, senior ICT executives, and migration specialists. The event serves as a focal point for discussing the strategic advantages of establishing technology operations in Cyprus.

The European Accessibility Act (EAA), which came into force on 28 June 2025, introduces common EU-wide accessibility requirements for digital products and services such as smartphones, e-books, banking, e-commerce, and transport systems, aiming to ensure equal access for the Union’s 87 million people with disabilities.

LABUBU dolls, initially introduced in 2015 by Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung, transitioned, from book series characters (“the Monsters”) into collectible figurines, when the Chinese retail giant, Pop Mart, began distributing them in 2019.

We are delighted to announce that our associate, Theodora Alexandrou, has been awarded the prestigious Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (ADIT) with distinction, following the June 2025 examination session.