On 9 June 2023, the Minister of Justice and Public Order of Cyprus, Anna Koukkidi-Prokopiou announced, during the Justice and Home Affairs Council session of the EU held in Luxemburg, that a new independent authority tasked with monitoring the implementation of EU sanctions in Cyprus is in the process of being established. – Source: Cyprus times

This development highlights Cyprus' commitment to upholding and enforcing the EU's sanctions regime effectively, aiming to strengthen its efforts in combating violations and ensuring compliance with EU sanctions.