In a decisive move to quell years of acoustic discord, the Limassol municipality has ratified a stringent, tiered system of out-of-court fines targeting nightlife venues in the city's historic centre. This crackdown, a direct response to vociferous resident complaints and recent empirical evidence, aims to restore tranquillity to an area long plagued by nocturnal noise pollution and regulatory lapses. The new enforcement framework introduces a graduated penalty structure designed to compel immediate compliance. Initial infractions will incur two €85 out-of-court fines. However, for establishments found breaching the 60-decibel limit more than once within a single week, a subsequent administrative fine of up to €3,400 will be levied. The policy is grounded in data from an official sound monitoring campaign conducted between September 29 and November 8. During this period, municipal officers inspected approximately 30 venues over five nights, finding that more than half consistently exceeded the legal noise threshold, particularly after midnight. Municipal Councillor Maria Diamantidou, spearheading the initiative, underscored the necessity of a collaborative approach with law enforcement. "We discussed it today with the police... to have cooperation with them so that we can have proper fines," she stated, adding that for persistent offenders, "a fine is issued, and then it goes to court." She positioned Limassol as a municipal pioneer, asserting, "The municipality took it as a problem, and I think we are the only municipality that took it in this way." The impetus for this robust response stems from mounting pressure from residents' groups, who have endured what they describe as an "unacceptable level" of noise that makes "daily life difficult." Their frustration has escalated beyond complaints to legal action, with the association of residents and friends of the historic centre having filed a lawsuit against the municipality, citing inconsistent enforcement. While the municipality frames the action as ending "years of disorder," the perspective from within the nightlife industry is mixed. Some business owners express a desire for a "clearer system" that fosters a "balanced coexistence" with residents. Conversely, others appear detached from the impending changes, with one anonymous bar owner confessing, "I haven’t heard anything about new measures"—a statement that underscores the challenge of ensuring universal awareness and compliance, especially among the "several premises" found operating without any permit. The ultimate efficacy of this crackdown now hinges on the finalization of police cooperation and the municipality's resolve in navigating the dual challenges of unlicensed operations and a pending court case, setting the stage for a pivotal chapter in the city's urban governance.