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Sunday, January 25, 2026
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Woman Says Prison Was Bad

A woman from Germany is in a prison in Cyprus. She says she was not treated well. She also says the place was not good. This made a court look at her case. Her lawyer wants her to leave prison. He said she had bad treatment for a long time. This is now a big part of a court case. It also makes people ask about how prisoners are cared for.

Her lawyer told the court about her problems. The woman has charges for taking things. But now, the prison is the main thing. The lawyer asked for her to be free. He said she could stay in a hotel. She would also pay a lot of money. She must go to the police every day. She cannot keep her passport.

She says she did not get important medicine. Her lawyer said she has not had it since last year. It was given before. But it stopped. It was only given again last week. She also found a mouse head in her food. Then, she got threats. She could not speak outside the prison. She did not get a special food diet.

The court wants written answers. The woman and the prison must give information. The court is looking at her claims. The prison will also give its side.

This is happening after a report about prisons. The report came out in April. We do not know all the details. But it shows that prison places are watched. The lawyer told officials about the report.

The woman is still in prison. The court will wait for the answers. This is a careful step. The decision could change her life. It could also change prisons in Cyprus. This can help make sure prisoners are treated well.

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