Cyprus Whacks Business Violating COVID-19 Measures with Big Fines

NICOSIA – Nineteen businesses defying regulations aimed at slowing the COVID-19 pandemic on Cyprus have been hit with fines ranging from 500-8,000 euros ($557-$8916) penalties, tied to violations of the so-called SafePass that has conditions for admittance. One was for dancing, which is prohibited, with police conducting 2,369 checks also wrote fines for people not...