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Fytiris: 4 Years for New Prisons - Cypriot FBI Soon

Published January 14, 2026, 14:15
Fytiris: 4 Years for New Prisons - Cypriot FBI Soon

Minister of Justice and Public Order, Kostas Fytiris, informed the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs that the construction of the new prison facility will take 4 years or more and will be located outside urban areas. He highlighted the need to combat organized crime and the inadequacy of the existing Central Prisons building. He also announced that the so-called “Cypriot FBI” will be operational soon. During the discussion, MPs expressed concerns about the sense of insecurity in society and the need for better consultation between the Ministry and the Parliament. In addition, the issue of police participation in elections was discussed, with the Minister emphasizing the need to maintain the independence of the security forces.