Cyprus Union of Municipalities criticizes amendments to the 2026 dog law

The Union of Municipalities of Cyprus has expressed significant disappointment regarding the final version of the 2026 Dog Amendment Law. The Union states that while the Parliament initially approved a reform bill on March 26, subsequent interventions on April 17 weakened or removed key modernization provisions. These affected elements included new systems for ownership licenses, standardized fee management, sterilization incentives, and strengthened enforcement mechanisms. The Union argues that these changes return the legislation to an outdated framework. Separately, the Cyprus Society for the Protection of Animals (CSPA) has described the modifications as criminal, alleging they were driven by partisan interests. To protest these developments, the CSPA has scheduled a demonstration outside the Parliament for Saturday, May 16, at 11:00 a.m. The organization is calling on citizens and animal welfare advocates to attend the protest with their pets to voice their opposition to the legislative changes.