Delay in the completion of juvenile detention facilities in Mennogeia
September 3, 2025
The opening of the juvenile detention center in Mennogeia is delayed due to ongoing works at the Reception Center in Limnes, with a postponement of at least 6 months expected. The Minister of Justice and the Commissioner for Children’s Rights visited the site to assess necessary improvements. The juvenile prisons will be operated by the state, with custody responsibilities held by the Central Prisons. There are concerns about the design of the facility, which resembles a detention center. Timelines for project completion have changed multiple times due to local community objections.