A woman walks outside of the burnt public bus office next of the athletic complex in Nicosia, Cyprus, Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Cyprus' justice minister has unveiled a host of measures to combat fan violence at sporting events, including pre-game drug and alcohol tests, increased body searches and tougher policing.
Police will intensify searches of fans entering venues while bans for convicted offenders will be raised to a maximum of 10 years. Police said six officers suffered minor injuries after being showered with flares, Molotov cocktails, rocks and other projectiles, while several police and private vehicles parked outside the stadium were damaged.
“It’s been discussed, discussed again, every time after such incidents there are meetings and more meetings," he told reporters Tuesday. "It’s time for decisions.”
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I spent a week in Cyprus back in 1972. An amazing ancient island. History galore.