Tenfold fines for firework enthusiasts

Troodos will not be allowed to go up in flames while others play with fireworks, Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou has stressed, noting that tenfold fines are in the pipeline.

She reminded a decision in effect by which no permits are issued for fireworks in the countryside, in proximity to forestland, on beaches or at sea.

Speaking at a press conference, Panayiotou said that after the recent incident of a fire that started in Trimiklini from fireworks, licenses were revoked pending reassessment.