Alternative Location for New Prisons if Objections Are Not Resolved
August 5, 2026
The Ministry of Justice is considering an alternative location for the new prisons if the objections from the Mathiatis community do not subside. A new area in Ayios Sozomenos, without nearby residences, has been proposed. The planning includes informing the Mathiatis residents about the master plan of the project. The new prison, with a capacity of up to 1,500 inmates, is scheduled to begin by 2027. The cost of the project is estimated at 300 million euros.