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Cyprus central prison construction dispute

Overview

Municipalities in Cyprus, specifically Latsia-Geri and South Nicosia-Idalion, expressed opposition to a proposed central prison construction site in the Agios Sozomenos area. Local leaders raised concerns regarding a lack of consultation with the approximately 60,000 residents affected by the plan, as well as the site’s proximity to an archaeological site and a Natura 2000 protected area.

In response, Justice and Public Order Minister Kostas Fytiris stated that final decisions would follow the completion of a master plan and related studies supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. While Mati was a previous priority, high infrastructure costs led officials to consider Agios Sozomenos as a primary alternative. The Minister committed to presenting the master plan to the affected municipalities for feedback, with the goal of beginning construction by the end of 2027.

Entities

Agios Sozomenos · Latsia-Geri Municipality · Mati · Kostas Fytiris · European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Cyprus Justice Minister reviews new prison plans and asset forfeiture laws

    Cyprus Justice Minister Kostas Fytiris is reviewing plans for a new prison, potentially in Agios Sozomenos, with construction targeted for 2027. He also advocated for new asset forfeiture laws.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Cyprus municipalities seek meeting over proposed central prison site

    Municipalities of Latsia-Geri and South Nicosia-Idalion are challenging the proposed construction of central prisons in Agios Sozomenos, citing lack of consultation and environmental risks.

Sources

dialogos.com.cy · sigmalive.com · tothemaonline.com