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31 Jan 2025

Cyprus Enters the AI Era: National Taskforce Launched to Lead AI Development and Implementation

On 22/01/2025, the Council of Ministers of Cyprus approved the establishment of a National Specialised Committee on Artificial Intelligence, commonly [...]

30 Jan 2025

Navigating DORA: Strengthening Digital Resilience in Financial Entities

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) marks a pivotal development for the European financial sector, introducing comprehensive rules to [...]

29 Jan 2025

Cyprus Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision on Arbitral Awards

In recent years, courts around the world have increasingly demonstrated respect for the provisions of the New York Convention on the Recognition and [...]

23 Jan 2025

Is TikTok at Risk in Europe? What the U.S. Ban Means for Cyprus & the EU

The recent TikTok ban in the U.S. has sent shockwaves across the digital world—could Europe be next? While the EU hasn't taken similar steps, [...]

22 Jan 2025

Game-Changer in Sports Arbitration? National Courts Could Review CAS Awards

Introduction A significant legal opinion from Advocate General (AG) Tamara Ćapeta issued on 16/01/2025 in the context of the case C-600/2023 could [...]

20 Jan 2025

An introduction to the Legal Framework, Enforceability, and Benefits of Mediation in Cyprus

As discussed in Economou & Co LLC’s previous article, the Council of Ministers in Cyprus has approved an amendment bill that, if approved, will [...]

14 Jan 2025

Navigating Cyprus’ Path to the Schengen Zone: A Comprehensive Guide

Economou & Co LLC is excited to announce the release of our latest guide, “Cyprus and the Schengen Zone: Legal and Economic Implications.” This guide [...]

10 Jan 2025

Mandatory Mediation for Civil Disputes up to €10,000 in Cyprus: A Significant Step Towards Alternative Dispute Resolution

The Council of Ministers in Cyprus recently approved an amendment bill introducing a mandatory initial mediation session for civil disputes valued at [...]