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Transition of the Ministry of Justice to Konstantinos Fytiris

December 8, 2025

Today, Marios Harchiotis hands over the Ministry of Justice to Konstantinos Fytiris, who becomes the new minister. In his statements, Harchiotis urged Fytiris to listen to criticism and stay focused on the government's goals. He highlighted improvements made in prisons and public safety, including increased capacity and changes to the court structure. Successes in combating organized crime and drug-related issues were noted. Fytiris hails from Paralimni and takes office with aims for reforms.