Cyprus: First Hunting Trip Marked by Complaints and Fines

The Game and Fauna Service considers the first day of the hunting season to be positive overall. According to the Service's Press Representative, **Petros Anagiotos**, no serious incidents of poaching were recorded.

However, **two out-of-court complaints** were filed. One hunter was found hunting in a **restricted area** and was fined €3,000, while another was found with a **assembled hunting weapon** in his car and was fined €300.

Mr. **Anagiotos** stated that approximately **18 to 19 thousand hunters** participated in the first outing. He also noted the improvement in hunters' familiarity with the **Artemis Cy** application, which facilitates their work.

It is also noted that a 44-year-old man was injured by a gunshot while working in an open area in Pera Chorio Nisou. The 44-year-old was transferred to Nicosia General Hospital.