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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...

In July 2003, the House of Representatives approved CyBC Amendment Law (No. 2) of 2003 regulating state aid received annually by the national public broadcaster ­ the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC). The new law fully harmonises national legislation with the relevant European acquis and more specifically with the provisions of Articles 86 and 87 of the European Community Treaty, the Amsterdam Protocol, the relevant Communication issued by the Commission (OJ No. C 320 of 15. November 2001) and Directives 80/723/EEC (OJ. No. L 195 of 29. July 1980) and 2000/52/EC (OJ No. L 193 of 29 July...

The Act on the classification of cinematographic films of 2002 provides for the rating of all cinematographic works prior to public screening in cinema halls or other public premises. It replaced the colonial law of 1935 (chapter 43) with the same title, providing for the constitution of a “board of censors”. The law establishes a rating body and classification system for (1) cinematographic works in analogue or digital format, and (2) for display/advertising material. Material publicly screened before classification is subject to seizure by the police. The board for the classification of cinematographic...