IMPORTANT UPDATE: It’s official, Cyprus closed its popular citizenship by investment program on 1 November 2020. What this means is investors will no longer be able to directly acquire a Cypriot passport by investment.
A new program has taken place, however. The Cyprus Golden Visa provides individuals with an alternative route to permanent residency in Cyprus. Those looking for European citizenship can also apply to the Malta citizenship program, which offers a direct investment route to a Maltese passport.
Abortion became entirely legal in Cyprus in March 2018. Among other countries where abortion is allowed, Cyprus abortion law permits the procedure to be done on demand until the 12th week of pregnancy, and until the 19th week in cases of rape, or incest. Previously, it was only done in cases of fetal abnormality, if the pregnant woman was at risk of bodily or mental damage, or if the woman had been raped or otherwise sexually assaulted.