
Prison guards of the Isotita union began a 24-hour strike on Friday, protesting outside the justice ministry over what they describe as unsafe working conditions, union retaliation and the growing “militarisation” of the prison system.
The strike comes amid escalating tensions between staff, prison management and the justice ministry, with the union demanding direct engagement of Justice Minister Costas Fitiris.
Α union representative told the Cyprus Mail that the minister






