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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