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Who Pays the Bill?

Published March 20, 2026, 17:18
Who Pays the Bill?

In an opinion article, Michalis refers to the lack of accountability for vandalism in Cyprus, in contrast to Greece where parents are required to pay for the damages caused by their children. He points out that despite the existence of legislation allowing for the imposition of damages on perpetrators, such as in cases of arson, this is rarely applied in practice. The author specifically mentions examples of vandalism in Limassol and damaged police cars, where the perpetrators were never forced to pay for the damages, resulting in the bill always being paid by the taxpayer. He criticizes the lack of enforcement of the law and the impunity of the perpetrators. The article highlights the need for stricter enforcement of the law and the assumption of responsibility by the perpetrators for the damages they cause, so that the taxpayer is not constantly burdened.