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Enemalta Launches Preliminary Market Consultation For Strategic Malta-Gozo Interconnection Project
Enemalta has initiated a preliminary market consultation for a major 132kV interconnector project linking Malta and Gozo, seeking industry input on technical specifications, risk allocation, and procurement strategy before formal tendering begins. The consultation covers submarine and land-based infrastructure design, with the first phase targeting 160MW export capacity, while offering economic operators a strategic opportunity to shape the project's development and future competitive procurement process.
Malta Government
WP
WH Partners
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FDI Compliance: A Required Step In Malta’s Public Procurement Process
Malta's Department of Contracts has issued Circular 07/2026, introducing foreign direct investment screening as a mandatory step in public procurement procedures involving critical activities and third-country investors. This development requires contracting authorities and economic operators to navigate new compliance obligations that bridge investment regulation and procurement law, potentially affecting contract award timelines and bidder eligibility assessments.
Malta Government
WP
WH Partners
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Southern Italy’s “ZES Unica” Special Economic Zone: New Opportunities In Logistics And Real Estate
Italy's new ZES Unica framework consolidates regional special economic zones into a unified system offering tax incentives and streamlined procedures for foreign investors. The reform covers southern regions and strategic Mediterranean ports, creating opportunities in real estate, logistics, and industrial development. How can international operators leverage this framework to establish a competitive presence in European and Mediterranean markets?
Italy Tax
GGI Global Alliance
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Constitutional & Administrative Law

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Driving Licence Conversion In Cyprus: 2026 Guide
Foreign residents in Cyprus face specific requirements when converting their driving licences, governed by EU residence rules and recognition agreements between countries. The process involves proving usual residence through documentation like registration certificates and utility bills, submitting applications through the Department of Road Transport, and navigating different pathways depending on whether the licence originates from an EU or non-EU country.
Cyprus Immigration
Philippou Law Firm
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Money Laundering

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The Sanctioning Powers Of The European Anti-Money Laundering Authority
The European Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) has been granted extensive enforcement powers to oversee compliance across the EU. These powers include the ability to impose administrative measures, pecuniary sanctions of up to €10 million or 10% of annual turnover, and periodic penalty payments on supervised entities. Understanding the scope, conditions, and legal remedies associated with these enforcement tools is critical for financial institutions
European Union Government
JD
Jones Day
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Human Rights

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The Protection Of Legal Professional Privilege In Cyprus And Europe A Fundamental Guarantee Of The Rule Of Law And The Right To A Fair Trial
Legal professional privilege is not a mere professional convenience nor a technical rule of ethics. It constitutes a fundamental guarantee of the rule of law, a necessary precondition for the proper administration of justice, and an essential component of every person’s right to effective legal assistance.
Cyprus Litigation
Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC (Clerides Legal)
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