Tense Relations Between 'Equality' Union and the Ministry of Justice
May 23, 2026
Relations between the 'Equality' union and the Ministry of Justice are strained, with prison guards threatening to close the Central Prisons if changes are not made. Justice Minister Kostas Fitiris states he will not withdraw the disciplinary measures against a union member. The union protests various issues, including overcrowding and understaffing. Guards staged a 24-hour strike while the union president demands improvements in working conditions. The situation does not appear to be resolving soon, with the potential for escalation.