Nicolas Kyriakides

On February 28th, 2025, the Independent Authority Against Corruption issued Circular No. 005, reinforcing the obligations of lobbyists under the Law on Transparency in Public Decision-Making (N.20(I)/2022). The circular serves as an important reminder of the legal requirements that lobbyists must adhere to in-order-to maintain transparency and accountability in their engagements with public officials.  Key …

Lobbying and Transparency: Compliance Circular Issued  Read More »

The implementation of Cyprus’ lobbying law on March 1, 2024, marks a major shift in promoting transparent and accountable governance. This law mandates that any institution or professional seeking meetings with government officials for economic or business purposes must first register as a lobbyist. Additionally, both lobbyists and public officials are now required to submit …

New Lobbying Law in Cyprus Promotes Transparency and Accountability Read More »

The Independent Authority against Corruption (‘Authority’) has released a comprehensive guide to the application of Transparency in Public Decision-Making and Related Matters Law of 2022 (Law 20(I)/2022), (‘Lobbying law’), which aims to enhance transparency and curb corruption within Cyprus, in addition to providing clear and practical instructions for both lobbyists and public officials.Access the full …

Practical Guide on Promoting Transparent Lobbying in Cyprus Read More »

Nearly five months into the implementation of the new lobbying legislation, which aims to ensure transparency in economic and business meetings with government officials, some areas still exhibit laxity in enforcement. In a recent interview with “Kathimerini” newspaper, our spokesperson, Dr. Nicolas Kyriakides, observed that many meetings at the municipal and ministry levels continue without …

Implementation of lobbying legislation is lagging behind Read More »

On February 17, the House of Representatives voted in favour of a long overdue bill regulating lobbying which will bring people one step closer to policymaking. In 2023, when the bill will come into effect, transparent lobbying will become the means by which social groups and socially responsible businesses will be able to communicate and …

Cyprus regulates lobbying: House of Representatives voted in favour of a long overdue bill regulating lobbying Read More »

The Cyprus Association of Lobbyists and Public Affairs Professionals had a meeting with the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Cyprus. The meeting was attended by the Minister of Justice Ms. Stephie Dracos and three departmental officials and the Cypriot Association of Lobbyists and Public Affairs Professionals was represented by its President, Mrs. Mary …

Meeting with the Minister of Justice and Public Order Read More »