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Prison Improvements to be Completed Within 3-6 Months, Says Minister

Published January 20, 2026, 13:03
Prison Improvements to be Completed Within 3-6 Months, Says Minister

The Minister of Justice and Public Order, Kostas Fytiris, announced that improvement works at the Prisons will be implemented within three to six months, in parallel with the finding of a site for the construction of new Prisons and the cancellation of the original expansion plan. The projects aim to improve the operation, security, and living conditions of prisoners. The planned projects include the renovation of medical facilities, the creation of a new entrance for staff, the construction of a clothing storage facility, the creation of a new medical facility in the Open Prisons, the construction of a laundry facility for prisoners, and the installation of a mobile phone jamming system. In addition, the procurement and utilization of an electronic monitoring system have been initiated, with the aim of expanding the possibilities of parole, while ensuring public safety. The equipment order has been completed and delivery from the contracting company is expected. Minister Fytiris stressed his desire for close cooperation with the relevant services, in order to ensure the timely completion of the projects and the achievement of substantial results. The implementation of the improvement works is considered necessary until the relocation to the new Prisons.