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
