CYPRUS Nationwide police crackdown targets firecrackers and illegal bonfires. File photo @ESN Facebook Easter bonfires go ahead under strict controls and heightened policing Newsroom Authorities across Cyprus are stepping up safety measures and enforcement efforts ahead of Easter, as the long-standing tradition of lambratzies (Easter bonfires) continues to be observed under tighter regulation. READ MORE
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