Spain reach Euro semi-finals with penalties win v Switzerland
Spain reached the Euro 2020 semi-finals on Friday after prevailing 3-1 in a nervy penalty shootout against dogged Switzerland who were reduced to ten men by...
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Penalties for people-smugglers massively hiked
Parliament has voted to bolster the law against people smugglers and educational institutions which facilitate “sham” students’ entry into the Republic. Perhaps the most notable...
House passes steeper fines for businesses violating Covid protocols (Update 2)
Parliament on Friday voted into law two bills increasing fines for businesses found violating coronavirus measures and allowing police to order their immediate suspension for...
Coronavirus: penalties for businesses revised, opposition parties say bill less unfair
Justice Minister Giorgos Savvides on Friday presented to MPs revisions to controversial draft bill to raise fines on businesses breaking health protocols set in place...
Business faces suspension of operation after defiance of Covid-19 measures (Update)
Police on Sunday said that the owner of a bar in the Famagusta district who organised parties during the weekend in violation of coronavirus measures...
Coronavirus: cabinet approves hefty new fines, inspectors say people too lax
The cabinet on Friday decided to increase fines and penalties for businesses found to be violating regulations surrounding new protocols to prevent the spread of...
Sweeping changes, higher penalties for animal abuse approved by cabinet
The cabinet on Wednesday approved a slew of new measures on animal welfare following proposals tabled by agriculture minister Costas Kadis. The measures are part...
‘Drunk drivers are potential killers’, MPs mull deterrent fines
LAWMAKERS on Friday delved into a package of bills providing for deterrent traffic fines that they hope will end the road carnage after a particularly...
Harsh penalties for driving offences not enough on their own – study
A study by the University of Cyprus law department into how to reduce road accidents concludes that extrajudicial penalties should be harsher but said this...
Two motorists an hour caught by police using phones while driving
In the last five years, 83,069 motorists were caught by police using their mobile phones while driving, an average of well over 16,000 a year,...
Harsher penalties for drunk drivers in the works
By George Psyllides Drivers who cause a death while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or because of speeding could face longer prison time...
MPs attempt to raise the stakes in shop hours dispute
By Angelos Anastasiou The House labour committee on Monday decided to prepare a legislative proposal raising the penalties for shop owners violating the legally-prescribed schedule...
California gearing up for major enforcement action against Volkswagen
By Rory Carroll California is preparing a major enforcement action against carmaker Volkswagen AG over its admitted cheating on tailpipe emissions tests, the state’s top...
Harsher fines needed for traffickers of women
By Andria Kades FINES are not suitable punishment enough for traffickers and authorities should proceed to harsher retribution such as confiscating their property or the...
Road tax deadline on Wednesday
THE deadline for renewing road tax expires on Wednesday and late payments will be penalised. Vehicle owners will pay a €10 late penalty and 10...
Road campaign for child safety
REACTION Youth for Prevention on Tuesday announced a nationwide awareness campaign for the safe transportation of children in cooperation with Pan-European Youth Forum for Road...
New bill targets illegal gambling
By George Psyllides A BILL on gambling seeks to bolster the police’s capabilities by introducing strict penalties including five years in jail and fines up...
Ayia Napa to clamp down on touts
By Staff Reporter Ayia Napa is launching a campaign to stamp out touting for business. Mayor Yiannis Karousos said that following the passage of legislation...
Car tax deadline
THE STATE expects to raise around €100 million from road tax – €10million more than last year – despite the increase in the number of...
Stiff measures to ensure clean seas for Paphos
By Bejay Browne PAPHOS authorities will impose stiff new measures including hefty fines to enforce the law and ensure local waters remain clean and unpolluted...