The abolition of modernizing provisions in the law on dogs is a setback, the Union of Cyprus Municipalities notes in a statement, expressing strong disappointment with the final formulation of the amending law of 2026.
He notes that subsequent interventions after the approval of the bill by the Plenary Session of the Parliament "overturned the essence of the agreed regulations", with the result that "the majority of the modernizing provisions are abolished or weakened".
He adds that this development constitutes "a clear setback, as it brings back an outdated framework that does not meet the modern needs of implementation and control of legislation".
Finally, the Union of Municipalities calls for "an immediate review of the decisions, in order to adopt a truly modern, effective and applicable legislative framework".
In its own statement, the Cyprus Society for the Protection of Animals (KEPZ) characterizes the amendments to the Dogs Law as "criminal", claiming that they were made "with party interests in mind".
KEPZ is organizing a protest event outside the Parliament on Saturday, May 16 at 11:00 a.m., calling on citizens and animal lovers to support the mobilization against animal abuse and abandonment.
"Come to the event with your dogs and your placard. Our voice must be heard not only in Cyprus but also abroad", concludes the announcement of the KEPZ.
