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Irene Loizidou Nikolaidou: “We expect compliance, compliance, and more compliance”

In today’s online world, the matter of personal data protection comes to the forefront. Vestnik Kipra talks to Irene Loizidou Nikolaidou, the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, about the implementation of relevant policies and the actions members of the public can take to protect their rights. Could you tell us about the main areas of responsibility of the Personal Data Protection Commission? First of all, it should be mentioned that a part of our responsibility is to provide guidance and…

A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC Reaches a 15-Year Anniversary Milestone

A testament to the firm’s ability to thrive in a highly competitive market and become one of Cyprus’ most prestigious law firms. A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC is proud to announce that it is celebrating its 15-year anniversary of law practice in Cyprus. Throughout these 15 years, as a firm we have accumulated vast experience and expertise in various facets of the legal sector and always ensured to maintain our sole goal of representing both our individual and corporate clients…

Marilou Pavlou Christodoulides LLC (MPC Legal)

Marilou Pavlou Christodoulides LLC (“MPC Legal”) is a full service law firm that provides the highest quality service to clients. Who we are. In a climate of increasing regulation and compliance scrutiny we can advise clients practically on how to comply in a clever and tax efficient manner.Our founding partner, Marilou Pavlou, is a graduate of the University of Oxford, who worked in the City as a solicitor for years before moving to Cyprus and she brings the wealth of…

Yiannis Armeftis: shaping of the multicultural identity of Limassol

Successful Business talks to Mr Yiannis Armeftis, the founding partner of the Armeftis Partners architectural firm and the man behind the Yia ti Lemeso (For Limassol) initiative. Could you tell us about the Yia ti Lemeso project? What are its goals and what has been done so far? Yia ti Lemeso (For Limassol) is an independent initiative of Limassolians. The idea was born six months ago with a group of Limassolians who share strong common bonds: our reflections, our concern,…

Isavella Evripidou: “Professionalism and integrity is the best combination”

Successful Business talks to the founder of GFSC Global Group of Companies, Isavella Evripidou about the current role of Cyprus as a business centre and the intricacies of the relocation and headquartering on the island. Cyprus has a long history as a business centre, but the matters of relocation and headquartering came forward only 3-4 years ago. What was the initial reason? How has Covid-19 changed the situation? Cyprus has always been an attractive jurisdiction with numerous benefits for investors…

Maria Stylianou-Lottides: Giving Voice to the Voiceless

Maria Stylianou-Lottides was appointed Commissioner for Administration and the Protection of Human Rights (Ombudsman office) in 2017. Successful Business talks to the Ombudswoman about the competencies of the institutions she leads and the broader context of human rights protection in Cyprus. The institution of the Commissioner of Administration was introduced 30 years ago. How have the duties and priorities of the Commissioner changed since then? Indeed, it was established in 1991 with the main competence to examine individual complaints regarding…

Theodosis Tsiolas: “Sustainable and prosperous environment for everyone”

With the negative impact that the pandemic has had on the economies, many EU countries including Cyprus hope to mitigate the consequences through the use of various European funding programmes. In Cyprus, the authority overseeing this filed is the Directorate General for European Programmes, Coordination and Development. Successful Business talks with its Permanent Secretary Theodosis A. Tsiolas about the current priorities and the opportunities available in the Republic. Could you tell us about the main tasks and responsibilities of the Directorate…