Cyprus will build a new prison. It will be outside Nicosia. The old prison will not get bigger. This is a plan for a better prison system. The new prison will be modern. It will follow new prison rules.
The Justice Minister said the new place is very modern. It is good for today. The old prison is too old. A new building will work better. It will also have better conditions. They found a good place for it.
The plan needs more staff too. Ninety new officers will be hired. Hiring starts this month. This will help with few staff. It means better care for all. The school for officers will also be better.
There will be other changes. New cameras will be installed. This will make it safer. More help will be given to people. This includes health support. A system to change staff jobs will start. This helps staff have a good life.
The minister said prisons are good when people can return to society. They want people to live normal lives after prison. This is the main goal. They want to help people change.