ANNUAL COMMERCIAL CONFERENCE

Natasa attended another comprehensive course that offered an in-depth exploration of Cyprus’s immigration laws, providing participants with practical knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of migration processes for both third-country nationals and EU/EEA citizens. Covering key legislation, permit types, application procedures, and compliance requirements, the course is designed for HR professionals, legal advisors, and employers managing immigration-related issues. Through case studies, workshops, and updates on recent legal developments, participants gained hands-on experience and the ability to handle real-world immigration challenges in Cyprus, from general work permits to investment-based visas and family reunification processes.

The recent judgment of the Cyprus Court of Appeal in CCSRE Real Estate Company Ltd v. Theodorou Menelaou (Crim. App. 94/2022, 31.10.2025) brings to the forefront a long-standing yet sensitive issue: when does a tenant’s continued occupation of a property, after the termination of the lease, transform from a civil dispute into a criminal offence of unlawful possession under Article 281(1)(a) of the Penal Code.

Cyprus has enacted a new sanctions framework that criminalises the violation or circumvention of EU restrictive measures. The Criminalisation of Violation of Union Restrictive Measures Law 2025 [Law 149(I)/2025] aligns Cyprus with Directive (EU) 2024/1226 and introduces clear offences, extraterritorial reach, and a tiered penalties regime for both individuals and companies. It replaces the prior approach and signals closer coordination with EU bodies and national authorities.