New Prisons Director: Primary Focus on Discipline
October 31, 2026
The new director of the Central Prisons, Georgios Ioannou, assumes his duties on Monday during a challenging period for the correctional system. His primary goal is to restore discipline among both staff and inmates. Although he will wear a uniform, there are numerous challenges such as overcrowding and understaffing. Drugs and mobile phones are serious issues that require immediate solutions. The overall situation in the prisons urgently needs attention and action.