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Friday, January 9, 2026
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Cyprus Changes Justice System

Cyprus has big changes for its justice system. A new Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General are now working. These changes will help make prisons better. The President thinks this will help people trust the system more. It will also make the law work better. The plans will fix problems in prisons.

George Savvides is the new Attorney General. Savvas Angelides is the new Deputy Attorney General. Their quick start shows the government wants to improve justice. The old Attorney General left his job.

The President said honesty is key for these jobs. He wants the Attorney General's office to be good. This office must stop unfair choices. People expect officials to do their jobs well. They are now independent.

The Ministry of Justice is also changing prisons. The Minister of Justice talked to many people. He met with prison guards. He also visited prisons. This helps him see problems.

The changes will help prison staff. Prisons will also work better. Ninety new staff members will join. This will help with work. A new system will help guards. The ministry will also change how jobs work. An independent team will investigate. Prison guards will not be on this team. This will be fair.

These changes will make justice work better. They will also build trust. The President wants the new Attorney General to speed up old cases. This will make the legal system stronger.

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