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New Traffic Code: Motorcycle lane-splitting legalized amongst congested cars

For the first time, motorcycles are allowed to split lanes in traffic jams, and the speed limit in urban areas is reduced to 30 km/h. New measures are introduced for scooters and bicycles, and drivers, not vehicles, will be penalized with driving license suspensions for infractions. Severe criminal penalties are introduced for high-risk violations

Kikilias on new arrests for arson: Those responsible will pay the consequences of their criminal actions

The new legislation provides for sentences of up to 10 years for arson by negligence - as the offence has now become a felony - and up to 20 years for arson by intent, the minister stressed.

With the new Criminal Code of Florides, the well-known lawyer was arrested for domestic violence

The specific provision was adopted last February together with the amendments to the Criminal Code

New Criminal Code from 1 May – Florides: When we say prison, we mean it…

See which offences lead to prison - The Minister of Justice in Thema: From May Day, the new philosophy of our penal system, of 'applied rather than fictitious punishment' will be tested - Part of the prison sentence will be served even for misdemeanours punishable by more than 2 years

Today the voting of the bill for the new Criminal Code – The main changes

Sentencing for misdemeanors, increase in the maximum sentence for felonies include provisions - The bill serves the rights of victims, the Justice Minister said

Drunk drivers to face life in prison under new criminal code in Greece

The law will be put up for public consultation

US State Department: Bosnia & Herzegovina has “potential sources of terrorism”

Foreign terrorist fighters frequently received sentences below the minimum prescribed by the BiH criminal code