SOCIAL LENS
New Prison to Be Built in Mathiatis at €300m Cost
Facility to house up to 1,500 inmates, Justice Minister tells MPs
POLITICS
Cyprus Coast Guard: A Decade‑Long Journey
From Ionas’ Announcements in 2015 to Fytiris’ Priorities in 2025. The goal is to bring all relevant services under one umbrella, responsible for monitoring and controlling Cyprus’s maritime space.
POLITICS
Strong Objections to Surveillance Bill Over Method of Lifting Telephone Secrecy
Behind‑the‑scenes negotiations to secure the two‑thirds parliamentary majority required to amend the Constitution and allow phone‑tap authorisations for combating organised and serious crime have so far failed to bear fruit. Today’s scheduled vote will likely be moved to next Thursday.
POLITICS
Six Services to Be Integrated into New Coastguard
After years of discussion, first step in establishing Cyprus Coastguard finally taken following Cabinet approval.
SOCIAL LENS
Police Raid Transport Department in Takata Airbag Probe
Investigators seize documents and computers as criminal inquiry expands over fatal cases and alleged state negligence
