Ministry of Justice bans campaign activities in official government facilities

The Cyprus Ministry of Justice and Public Order has issued a formal directive prohibiting all election-related activities within official government premises. This instruction was disseminated to the leadership of the Police, the Fire Service, and the Prison Department to ensure institutional neutrality. The Ministry's announcement comes in response to media reports concerning campaign visits conducted in such facilities. Officials emphasized that security forces must maintain professional impartiality throughout the election period. Any violations of this directive will be subject to a formal investigation and administrative inquiry. A specific administrative probe has already been launched following an incident involving a parliamentary candidate's speech at the Fire Service Academy. The Ministry stated that such misconduct will be addressed consistently in all cases.