The article explores the evolving concept of duo euthanasia, where couples choose to die together as an expression of love and autonomy, and how this practice intersects with varying legal and ethical frameworks across Europe. While countries like Switzerland, Belgium, and the Netherlands have legalized assisted dying, often viewing it as a personal right, Cyprus maintains a prohibitionist stance under general criminal law, offering no legal path to euthanasia or assisted suicide.
Read full articleThe Mediterranean business landscape thrives on personal relationships, face-to-face interaction, and a degree of informality that shapes professional dynamics. In countries like Cyprus and Malta, where industries often operate within cohesive networks, trust is frequently built through in-person engagement rather than digital exchanges. This is particularly evident in sectors such as legal, accounting, and iGaming, where long-standing traditions of office-based collaboration remain deeply ingrained.
Read full articleThe EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is a landmark regulation aimed at enhancing cybersecurity across all digital products in the EU market. By shifting responsibility from end-users to manufacturers and developers, the CRA mandates security by design and default, requiring robust protection measures throughout a product’s lifecycle. It seeks to build consumer trust, encourage innovation, and standardize cybersecurity requirements across member states and improving the overall security of digital ecosystems.
Read full articleViolence and harassment in the workplace are not only violations of individual rights—they also erode trust, safety, and productivity across entire organizations. As awareness grows globally, countries are taking legislative action to create safer working environments. In this context, Cyprus has introduced a new legal framework aimed at preventing and addressing such behavior, offering both civil and criminal remedies. The following article outlines the scope and impact of this significant legal development whilst providing a guide to employers and employees in addressing incidents.
Read full articleWe’re excited to share that Angelos Onisiforou Partner – Financial, Commercial, VAT, Angeliki Epaminonda Partner – Financial, Corporate, M&A, and Nikoleta Christofidi Senior Associate successfully represented National Paints, a Dubai based company being one of the largest paint consortiums in the Middle East, in the acquisition of Viostik Ltd, one of the oldest and most respected companies in its field in Cyprus.
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