Cyprus
Public Bodies
Cyprus Radio-Television Authority
The Cyprus Radio Television Authority is an independent regulatory body established under the Radio and Television Stations Law. It is responsible for issuing and renewing licenses for radio and television and monitoring the ownership of radio and television stations. Its tasks also include avoiding media concentrations and monitoring the content of radio and television programs to ensure compliance with the Radio and Television Stations Law and regulations by broadcasters.
Self-regulation bodies
None
Law
Radio and Television stations law, 1998
Part 10 Advertising
Prohibits advertisements of children's toys until 22:00 on weekends, during school holidays and the days preceding.
Further limitations are imposed regarding the content and techniques employed on children's advertising.
Section 10 REG 34 (4), (7) (English translation)
Self-regulation
None
Updated: July 2005