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Malta has strengthened its tax transparency framework through Legal Notice 162 of 2026, the Cooperation with Other Jurisdictions on Tax Matters (Amendment) Regulations, 2026. The amendments transpose Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226, commonly referred to as DAC8, into Maltese law and introduce new reporting obligations relating to crypto-assets.

Dismissal during the probationary period is not merely a process in which the parties may unilaterally and easily terminate the employment relationship; it is also a critical stage in which the mutual suitability of the employment relationship is tested and the legal boundaries of this process are defined.

Recent amendments to Cyprus's Transfer and Mortgage of Immovable Property Law have introduced significant changes to the auction procedure for mortgaged properties. These legislative updates extend debtor rights by allowing more time to challenge mortgage debt and establishing mandatory minimum reserve prices for all property auctions. The reforms aim to strengthen protections for debtors facing foreclosure proceedings.