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Film, video and photography The Protection of the Commercial Exploitation of Cinematographic Films Law (L.159/1990); andThe Act on the classification of cinematographic films (L.238/2002). Mass media The Law amending the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation Law of 1959 (C. 300) (L.8(I)/1998).The Law unifying and reviewing the laws governing the establishment, installation and operation of radio and television stations (L.7(I)1998)

The Listed Buildings Law (N.240(I)/2002) Law 68 (1)/1992The Town and Country Planning Law (L. 90/1972) Urban planning and environment legislation In terms of urban planning there is The Town and Country Planning Law (1972). The Law was fully implemented in 1990 and it has since become the major tool for promoting an integrative and sustainable approach towards spatial development. Under the terms of this Law, there are special provisions, (Articles 38, 39) which relate to the island's cultural heritage. Under the Inspection of the Erection and Installation of Monuments in Open Spaces Law (L. 79(1)/2006), the Monuments Committee deals with... read more →

The Cyprus Library Law (L.51/1987) dates back to 1927 with the establishment of the Cyprus Public Library on the initiative of the British Colonial Governor Sir Ronald Storrs. It operated under municipal control until 1954. Under the Cyprus Public Library Law of 1968, the Library came under the control of the Ministry of Education and Culture and its collections were merged with those of the Ministry's Library. In 1974 the Library was relocated back to its original premises on the D'Avila Bastion of the Venetian walls of Nicosia. The Cyprus Library was established by law in 1987.

The Law for the Recognition of Private and Local Authorities Museums (L.58(I)/2009)The Export of Cultural Goods Law (L. 182 (I)/2002);The Return of Cultural Goods Law (L. 183 (I)/2002);The Antiquities Law (C.31);The Antiquities (Amendment) Law (L.103(I)/2012);1972 UNESCO Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage;1992 European Convention for the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage (Revised); andLaw for the ratification of the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (L.50(III)/2005). Specific heritage legislation The following laws are implemented by the Department of Antiquities: 1. The Antiquities Law (1935) and relevant Regulations and amendments. According to... read more →

The Cyprus Theatre Organisation Law (L. 71/1970) provides for the creation of a legal body of public law; andThe Law on the Foundation and Functioning of Schools of Artistic Dance (L.65 (I)/1997) backed up this field of cultural activity. Certain Council Decisions are also relevant for the establishment of certain infrastructures in the field of culture (i.e. Council Decision of 2008, No. 67.949 for the establishment of the Foundation of the Cyprus Symphony Orchestra)

Under the Minimum Obligatory Enrichment Percentage of Public Buildings with Works of Art  Law 2009, [L. 57(I)2009] each state agency (including Legal Entities of Public Law) is responsible for launching a public competition for the enrichment of a public building, used by the agency for permanent housing or the provision of services, with a work of art.

The first law on antiquities enacted during the British colonial period was the Antiquities Law of 1905. This law however, did not manage to prevent illicit excavations nor the smuggling of antiquities from the island. The Department of Antiquities was finally established in 1935, the same year that the new Antiquities Law was enforced, which sets strict rules for the undertaking of excavations. The Department of Antiquities is part of the Ministry of Communications and Works and is responsible for all archaeological sites, Ancient Monuments, Government Museums and all archaeological activity on the island. It oversees the excavation of archaeological... read more →

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According to Article 3 of the Constitution, the official languages of the Republic of Cyprus are Greek and Turkish.  English is also widely used.