hooliganism

Nikos Loizides, president of the trade union Isotita, appeared before the Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee to discuss proposed measures to combat violence in stadiums. He stated that if the measures are implemented, they will bring the problem to the streets. Loizides also mentioned that the only thing not assigned to the police is the VAR. He urged for cameras to be fixed in stadiums so that the police can do their job. Football clubs also disagree with the government’s positions on stadium closures and fan integration. The president of the Cyprus Football Association called for a dialogue with the government. The stance of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, regarding the release of fans who test positive in drug or alcohol tests, has caused controversy.