MPs reject ‘draconian’ bill to regulate Easter bonfires
After a lively debate at the House plenum, MPs on Thursday gave the thumbs-down to a government bill attempting to regulate the practice of Easter bonfires.
The vote went 28 against, ...
Justice ministry awaits Holy Synod’s stance on Easter bonfire regulations
The ministry of justice on Wednesday said it was awaiting the convening of the Holy Synod regarding its position on the establishment of a legal framework to regulate the traditional ...
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Police condemn Easter attacks
A series of attacks against police officers during the Easter weekend has prompted strong reactions from the police, who called for immediate action and greater public awareness.
The police association ...
Easter bonfires remain banned as government seeks compromise
As the law now stands, the lighting of traditional Easter bonfires – known in Greek as ‘lambradjies’ – is expressly forbidden with no exceptions, the ministry of justice said on Thursday.
The ...
Police gears up to prevent Easter bonfires
Meetings discussing preventive measures against firecrackers and bonfires are set to take place in the next few days, ahead of Easter.
On Wednesday, police officers and members of the fire ...
Police to clamp down on Easter bonfires
Police in Limassol said they are set to intensify checks to clampdown on bonfires in the run up to Easter.
An announcement released on Thursday said that, from April 15, police ...
Three people charged after Easter bonfire fracas in Emba
Three people have been charged in Paphos for attacking a police officer and resisting arrest, the force said on Wednesday.
According to Paphos CID chief Michalis Nicolaou, the charges include ...