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Increased Applications for the Director Position at Central Prisons

March 13, 2026

There is heightened interest in the position of director of the Central Prisons, with 37 candidates having applied. The position was announced following the resignation of Anna Aristotelous, and applicants must be citizens of the Republic. The Ministry of Justice aims to hire someone without dependencies on other services. After evaluation, successful candidates will be invited for an oral interview. Additionally, 90 new positions for prison guards have also been announced.