Cyprus plans to establish a juvenile detention centre in prefabricated units next to the Central Prisons, Justice Minister Costas Fitiris told the House Finance Committee on Monday, as he presented his ministry’s 2027 budget.
The proposal was discussed during the committee’s review of the ministry’s spending plans on October 26.
New prisons estimated to cost €300 million
The committee also heard about plans to build new prison facilities, with the project estimated to cost €300 million.
The expected timeline for completing the new facilities is five years, according to information presented during the meeting.
Foreign nationals make up 60% of inmates
The committee was also told that foreign nationals account for 60% of the prison population.
Members also discussed the smuggling of prohibited items into the Central Prisons. More than 90 mobile phones had reportedly been found inside the prison by April.
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