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In 2004 many parts of the Peri Radiophonikon and Tileptikon Stathmon Nomos 1998/7(i) (Law on Radio and Television Broadcasting) have been amended in order to fully harmonise it with EC directives. Provisions were enacted that give full rights to EU citizens and in this regard all restrictions were removed. Among other issues, amendments relating to licensing and share capital as well as to the obligations of broadcasters were made. Archi Radiotileorasis Kiprou (the Radio and Television Broadcasting Authority) has been given extended powers. Now its rulings apply not only to the broadcasters that...

Recent amendments (Act No. 128(I)2002 and Act No. 128(I)/2004) to the Act on the protection of copyright and neighbouring rights No. 59/1976 aimed at keeping pace with new technologies (software, databases, cable and satellite broadcasts) and full harmonisation with European standards, including provisions of the European Convention relating to questions on Copyright Law and Neighbouring Rights in the Framework of Transfrontier Broadcasting by Satellite. The Act on the protection of copyright and neighbouring rights of 1976 is a broad spectrum covering legal document aiming at protecting all kinds...

In June 2003, the House of Representatives approved the Cyprus Press Agency Amendment Law of 2003 regulating state aid received annually by the national news agency, the Cyprus Press Agency (CPA - KYPE). The new Law fully harmonises national legislation with the relevant European acquis and more specifically with provisions of Articles 86 and 87 of the European Community Treaty, and Directives 1980/723/EEC and 2000/52/EC (for the broadcasting sector see article in this issue). The main provisions of this Law include: - A precise definition of the term "general economic interest service" assigned...

In June 2003, the House of Representatives approved Regulations issued under Section 12 of the Law 238 (I) of 2002 on Film Classification. The main feature of the new Regulations is the introduction of a new classification system, consisting of five categories, based on criteria of language, sex and violence. The categories are as following: 1. Category (K) ­ Suitable for all audiences. 2. Category (12) ­ Not suitable for viewing by persons under the age of 12 3. Category (15) ­ Not suitable for viewing by persons under the age of 15 4. Category (18) ­ Not suitable for viewing by persons under...

After a lengthy debate, the House of Representatives approved Regulations issued under Section 22A of CyBC Amendment Law (No. 2) of 2003 (see supra). The new Regulations provide the necessary legal framework for the implementation of certain provisions contained in the European Commission Communication on State aid vis-à-vis the provision of public radio/television services and more specifically the provision by the national public service broadcaster of a "balanced mix" of radio/television services to the general public. For television the Regulations provide for the following programme mix (measured...