We want to share one of the best news for Summer Friday! According to the report of the European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA), Cyprus has the highest proportion of bathing sites with high water quality among the countries of the European Union (99.1%). The study evaluated 113 bathing sites in Cyprus, of which 112 were rated as being of excellent quality.

The Board of Directors of the Cyprus Fiduciary Association has approved the entry of Main Partner Trust into its membership.

The corresponding draft regulation of the Government of the Russian Federation “On the extension of the submission period by resident individuals on the account (deposit) activity in banks and other organizations of the financial market located outside the territory of the Russian Federation” was published on May 19, 2020. Such an initiative was caused by difficulties arising for individuals in obtaining information on account (deposit) activity from the foreign bank and difficulties in submitting reports in set time due to the spread of coronavirus infection.

Cyprus will allow direct flights from 19 countries starting June 9, and plans to reopen hotels from June 1, Bloomberg reported. The mandatory 14-day quarantine for visitors to the island will end on May 25.

According to the decree, in order to protect citizens and limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, both domestic and international flights are completely banned. The decree exempts: cargo flights; flights arriving without passengers for the purpose of repatriation of foreign citizens from the island; flights that fly in exceptional or emergency cases. All specified exceptions are allowed only under a special license from the Ministry of Transport.

An electronic signature will allow you to receive documents, submit applications, register companies in Cyprus without physical presence. You can go through identification through your bank or through the JCC system.

From May 4th Cyprus will begin to return to normal life! President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiades announced to the country the plans to ease quarantine, which will take place in two stages. All state institutions and courts will open on May 4.

Russia opened its borders for Russians with dual citizenship. The order was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on April 29. Russians who have a residence permit, second citizenship or other valid document confirming the right of permanent residence in another country will be able to leave the country through land checkpoints.

Today Evgenios Evgeniou, President of the Cyprus-Russian Business Association (CRBA), addressed the members of the association with an explanation of the information on the latest developments regarding the Double Taxation Treaty between Russia and Cyprus.