Organisation: Commission for the Protection of Competition (Cyprus)

Cyprus: CPC promotes healthy competition with fresh legislation, impactful antitrust rulings and public advocacy

Featured in Europe, Middle East and Africa Antitrust Review 2024

Impactful amendments to Cypriot competition and control laws, critical decisions in antitrust cases involving key industries like pharmaceuticals and agriculture, and increased consumer awareness of the need for robust competition are helping the Competition Authority of Cyprus build a culture of compliance.

30 June 2023

Cyprus appoints new competition head

Cyprus’ government has tapped a private practice lawyer with no antitrust experience to head the country’s competition watchdog, as an ongoing court battle calls into question the legality of the previous chair’s tenure.

21 June 2023

Cyprus sanctions cement maker for excessive pricing

The Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition has fined a cement manufacturer €5.1 million for charging excessive prices.

24 March 2023