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Decision for New Prison Facility Welcomed by Isotita

Published January 22, 2026, 14:08
Decision for New Prison Facility Welcomed by Isotita

The Isotita Pan-Cypriot Prison Officers Association welcomes the decision of the Minister of Justice and Public Order, Kostas Fytiris, to build a new prison facility. Isotita emphasizes that the Minister fully adopted the union's long-standing position on the need for a modern prison, describing it as a matter of vital importance for the safety of both prison officers and inmates. The union accuses PASYDY of inaction in the past, arguing that its stance provided “an alibi” for the state not to proceed with the construction of the new facility. It considers Minister Fytiris's decision a victory for responsibility and a defeat for temporary solutions.