Announcement of new prison construction and staff hiring
January 7, 2026
Justice Minister Costas Fytiris announced the construction of new prisons outside the city while suspending extensions of existing ones. There will be 90 positions open for prison guards, and their training school will be upgraded. The minister emphasized the importance of unity and the dignified treatment of inmates. The new correctional facility will be designed to meet modern standards. The government is committed to delivering tangible results in the correctional system.