Our View: Scooter ban: Elitism or safety concerns?
A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in Limassol in an accident involving a scooter, prompting a deputy to suggest banning scooters if safety measures are not enforced.
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MP calls for scooters to be banned
– Scooters must be banned if no active measures are taken to ensure their safe circulation.
– The legislation states that the driver must be 14 years and up to ride a scooter.
– The driver must wear a protective helmet and a fluorescent vest after dark.
– Scooters are permitted to travel on bicycle lanes, roads with a maximum limit of 30km, or where allowed by authorities.
– Municipalities must take the law seriously to deter illegal use or consider a complete ban.
New Israeli strikes on Rafah tent area kill 21; dozens wounded
Twenty-one Palestinians, including twelve women, were killed and many others were injured in Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday in a tented area housing displaced people in Rafah. The strikes specifically targeted tents belonging to displaced families in a designated humanitarian area in Mawasi, according to Palestinian medical officials and residents.
Thirteen-year-old in serious scooter accident
A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Limassol. He was hit by a car driven by a 19-year-old while trying to cross the road on an electric scooter. The boy suffered broken ribs, a broken leg and arm, and a skull fracture and is currently under intensive care at Limassol General Hospital. The Limassol traffic police are investigating the causes of the collision.
Police investigating shooting at local Larnaca coffee shop
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Twelve injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence, airport says
Twelve people were injured on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland due to turbulence, but the plane landed safely. The incident lasted less than 20 seconds during food and drinks service.
He reported that he was attacked in his home – He ended up in handcuffs
Assault cases are being investigated by the Kokkinotrimithia Police Station. A 43-year-old man reported being attacked by a 27-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman who illegally entered his residence and used a knife. The suspects were injured and taken to the hospital, along with the victim. The 43-year-old man was arrested on a court warrant to investigate the complaints of the suspects, while police are also investigating his complaint of assault.
Knife attacker injures three in metro in Lyon, France
Three people were injured in a knife attack in the metro in Lyon, France. A suspect was arrested, but there is no information on their identity or motive.
Twelve injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence, airport says
Twelve people were injured during turbulence on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland, but the plane landed safely and as scheduled.
Knife attacker injures three in metro in Lyon, France
Three people were injured in a knife attack in the metro in Lyon, France. A 27-year-old suspect, known to police for common law crimes, was arrested and had not made any religious or political claim.