Easter bonfires remain banned as government seeks compromise

As the law now stands, the lighting of traditional Easter bonfires – known in Greek as ‘lambradjies’ – is expressly forbidden with no exceptions, the ministry of justice said on Thursday.

The blanket prohibition applies under legislation passed by parliament a few weeks ago. It provides for severe penalties for violators – in some cases fines of up to €100,000 and jail sentences of up to 12 years . This