Cyprus is building a new prison. The government said yes to this plan. The old prison has big problems. It is too full.
The Justice Minister is Costas Fytiris. He said the prison is too difficult. The old prison will be for people waiting for trial. This will help with too many people.
The prison has about 1,175 people. Every day, more people come. This makes cells very full. Many people are waiting for court.
The new prison will be for 1,500 people. It will be near Mathiatis. This will cost much money. The old prison will be for fewer people.
Other good things are happening. A new place for foreign people will open. Some foreign people go back to their countries. A place for young people will also open.
More people will wear electronic tags. This means they do not go to prison. The government wants to make prisons better. They want to be safer.