POLICE Cyprus’ prisons at breaking point, new facility and staff boost announced Newsroom Cyprus is taking steps to overhaul its aging prison system, with the Justice Minister announcing plans for a new correctional facility outside urban areas and a major expansion of prison staff. READ MORE
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Cyprus steps onto Europe’s center stage with €25.6 million infrastructure overhaul Upgrades prepare conference and press facilities for hundreds of high-level EU meetings in 2026. Dorita Yiannakou 06/01/2026 | NEWS
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