More prison guards to be brought in after reported assaults
Fifteen new prison guards have been hired and another 14 recruited as the justice ministry seeks to address…
Justice minister makes ‘surprise’ visit to prisons
Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Tuesday made a ‘surprise’ visit to the central prisons, less than 48 hours…
Prison wardens report Cyprus to Council of Europe
Trade union Isotita has reported the Cypriot government to the Council of Europe over alleged mistreatment of prison…
Syrian ambassador leaves prison meeting after security dispute
A scheduled meeting between the Syrian ambassador to Cyprus and officials at the central prisons ended abruptly on…
Plans advance for new €300m prison in Nicosia
Justice Minister Costas Fitiris on Thursday held a meeting with officials from relevant authorities to discuss the next…
63-year-old lifer found dead in prison cell
A 63-year-old Cypriot lifer was found dead in his cell at the central prisons, authorities confirmed on Friday.…