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Nicosia prisons to feature on new Netflix series highlighting humanitarian approach (Updated)

Annette ChrysostomouSeptember 23, 2020September 23, 2020

By Annette ChrysostomouSeptember 23, 2020September 23, 202003168

The Nicosia central prisons will feature in a new Netflix documentary based on its humanitarian approach in treating prisoners, director of prisons Anna Aristotelous confirmed...

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New justice minister visits Nicosia prisons

Peter MichaelJuly 3, 2020July 3, 2020

By Peter MichaelJuly 3, 2020July 3, 20200638

Newly-appointed Justice Minister Emily Yiolitis on Friday discussed issues plaguing the prisons including overcrowding, during her visit and tour with Prison Director Anna Aristotelous. Yiolitis...

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Coronavirus: Nicosia prisons lays out measures taken since March 10

Gina AgapiouApril 17, 2020

By Gina AgapiouApril 17, 20200838

The department for prisons on Friday announced inmates have been allowed additional phone hours and skype calls during the month that visitation has been cancelled...

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Coronavirus: Cabinet to approve measures to mitigate prison overcrowding (updated)

Jonathan ShkurkoMarch 31, 2020March 31, 2020

By Jonathan ShkurkoMarch 31, 2020March 31, 20200998

The cabinet on Tuesday approved a series of measures to cut down on overcrowding at the Nicosia central prisons to curb any spread of the...

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Coronavirus: around 50 prisoners to be released – reports

Nick TheodoulouMarch 27, 2020March 27, 2020

By Nick TheodoulouMarch 27, 2020March 27, 202003395

About 50 prisoners are expected to be released in early April, according to reports, as concerns grow over overcrowding amid the Covid-19 outbreak. Nicosia central...

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Nicosia prisons to feature on new Netflix series highlighting humanitarian approach (Updated)

New justice minister visits Nicosia prisons

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