EVIDENCE LAW IN CYPRUS
Evidence law refers to the rules and legal principles that define the proof of facts in a legal proceeding. As the available evidence shapes the judge’s decision, evidence law indicates what evidence should or should not be taken into consideration by the Court.
In Cyprus, the proof of facts in a legal proceeding is regulated by the ‘Evidence Law’ (Cap. 9). Cyprus evidence law follows the...
GAMING LAW IN CYPRUS: ONLINE BETTING REGULATIONS
‘New Online Betting Regulations will create significant prospects for the economy.’
Harris Georgiades, Minister of Finance
Online betting regulations, together with other measures concerning the betting industry, will create significant prospects for the Cyprus economy, according to the speech of the Cyprus Minister of Finance, Harris Georgiades at the National Betting Authority. Specifically,...
CYPRUS CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT: REVISED CRITERIA
The Cyprus government launched the Cyprus Citizenship by Investment Programme in order to give incentives to foreign investors and business people to implement their business and investment plans in Cyprus. Precisely, the particular programme grants EU passports to investors and entrepreneurs in three months given that they launch their business activities in Cyprus.
In September 2016, the...
CONTEST A WILL IN CYPRUS
A person (the testator) determines the ways in which his/her immovable and movable property will be distributed after his/her death through a will. However, in some cases, the inheritors or other individuals may not be satisfied with the stipulations of the testament. Therefore, individuals who are in such a situation should be aware that they contest a will on various legal grounds so they...
PROBATE IN CYPRUS
Estate planning is a sensitive matter, consequently, many people avoid addressing it. However, it should be pointed out that estate planning is an important matter that should be taken into consideration as it may eliminate emerging doubts over administration of estates. Therefore, the documents you prepare regarding your death might be some of the most significant documents you will ever...
CYPRUS PROBATE LAW: RESEALING OF PROBATES OR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Estate planning denotes the process of arranging the disposal of someone’s property, including immovable and movable property after his/her death. Obviously, estate planning may eliminate obstacles and doubts over the administration of estates.
In the Republic of Cyprus, all matters related to estate planning are regulated by the following legislations:
Wills and Succession Law (Cap. 195)....
CYPRUS PROBATE LAW: RESEALING PROBATE OR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Estate planning denotes the process of arranging the disposal of someone’s property, including immovable and movable property after his/her death. Obviously, estate planning may eliminate obstacles and doubts over the administration of estates.
In the Republic of Cyprus, all matters related to estate planning are regulated by the following legislations:
Wills and Succession Law (Cap. 195)....
POKEMON GO AND LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
Pokemon GO is an augmented reality game that embeds virtual creatures in the physical space. Therefore, virtual and physical space co-exist as the virtual creatures Pokemon can appear anywhere, even in the garden of your neighbour. The goal of the game is to find and catch them.
The intersection of virtual and physical space urged legal professionals to start considering the impact of...
COMPENSATION IN CASE OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
The provisions of Termination of Employment Law (24/1967) regulate and define the rights and obligations of employers and employees in case of termination of employment. According to Section 3 of the Law, an employee whose employment is terminated unlawfully after he/she has completed minimum 26 weeks of continuous employment with an employer, is entitled to compensation. In addition to this,...
INSURANCE CLAIMS IN CYPRUS: NO WIN NO FEE SERVICE
Insurance represents a contract, in which an individual or a private entity receives financial protection or reimbursement against unexpected losses from an insurance company. In general, insurance is a form of risk management used to hedge against the risk of financial losses. Therefore, individuals and companies purchase insurance for several reasons. Some illuminating examples are life,...